Sunday, December 5, 2010

Friday, September 3, 2010

Catching Up

So once again I have fallen behind on the blog.  I am working as a Architectural Designer now at a Design/Build firm.  I have been creating renderings for submissions and proposals, as well as some CAD work.

I have also been continuing on my cookbook, as well as starting to create jewelry again.  I created a simple pair of earrings last night, and wore them to work today.  While we were out to lunch, the deli owner asked where I purchased my earrings, when I told her I designed and made them myself, she asked if I could make her a pair to match some jewelry she had... I guess wearing my jewelry is the best way to advertise!

I will post images of my recent designs soon.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Phenomena: Wentworth Masters Celebration 2010: Part 2

More event photos courtesy of Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Event planned for 400 plus Master of Architecture graduates, faculty, and architectural professions to exhibit the work of Wentworth Architecture Students. We aimed to showcase the work of the graduates from the Master of Architecture Program. The showcase was designed to emulate a New York City style art gallery.

Ibeam Graphics and Master of Architecture Thesis Poster Display


Wentworth's underclassmen models and table top graphics


Very successful gallery space


Friends, family, and professors


Wentworth's underclassmen models


Super graphics for navigation between gallery rooms


Welcome super graphics

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Archeyes: Competition: Project 10 to the 100

Do you have an idea that could change the world for the better and truly make a difference? Google thinks with all the information out there that the ideas have been generating for a long time. Google set up a platform for these ideas to flourish; whether the idea is for a new invention, new architectural design, modified water purification system, etc. they wanted to hear ideas from anyone.

They created a whole project dedicated to that idea called 10 to the 100th. For their 10th anniversary they have committed to invest $10 million dollars in a winning idea(s). The deadline to submit ideas has passed...and so has the voting... I have been trying to find the winners but no luck so far.

The idea is kinda like the movie pay it forward... where a collective idea and wisdom can be passed between people at a very rapid speed thus making the word a better place by pushing for change together (strength in numbers).

Monday, July 12, 2010

Phenomena: Wentworth Masters Celebration 2010

Event planned for 400 plus Master of Architecture graduates, faculty, and architectural professions to exhibit the work of Wentworth Architecture Students.  We aimed to showcase the work of the graduates from the Master of Architecture Program.  The showcase was designed to emulate a New York City style art gallery.  The showcase remained on display until the next semester began to inspire and motivate the underclassmen still in school to strive to create high quality work.  The Celebration became yet another event to designed to create culture and tradition at Wentworth.

Under the overall direction of Professor and Architect Elizabeth Gibb Jillian Infurchia and myself designed and coordinated the spatial layout, posters, signage, and videography of the event.

Archeyes: Design: Inspiration


Interesting movie clip about how to bring the outside into the inside of a space by Philips Design Probe.

I really enjoy their use of architectural concepts infused with graphic design and industrial design techniques to solve issues.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Phenomena: Arch Vanguard Gala

The Master of Architecture class of 2010 wanted to instill new traditions  at our school.  I was in charge, with a team of 2 others to design, coordinate, and create the Arch Vanguard Gala for 90+ individuals.  The design our team decided would envoke ideas of change, innovation, and a reflection to the past.  
We designed the atmosphere to be reminiscent of the avant-garde era of architecture because of the new and unusual methods and ideas the designers used and developed. 

Logo design for Arch Vanguard Gala


Stairwell design
Illumination of laser etched table.

Appetizer spread.

Gathering.

Main lounge.



Designed directions.

Designed directions.

Designed directions.

Menu from Tentempie`.




Thursday, July 8, 2010

Culinary: Triple Berry Pie Take Two

(now Quadruple Berry Pie)
strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries

put berries in pie pan to judge amount needed

wash berries (dry with paper towel to remove moisture)

make crust

sugar berries

roll out refrigerated dough

roll out

fit into bottom of pie plate (this crust was a little messy)

fill pie with berry filling



bake and enjoy!

Photography: Boston: Fourth of July



Afternoon skyline






Cambridge
Dusk skyline

fire works!





Zoomed in while using a long exposure





my favorite fireworks of the night