Experience

City Tech, CUNY

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Associate Professor (Tenured)

  • Aug 2019 - Present

• Assistant Professor (Tenured)

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2019

  Co-coordinator - Urban Design StudioCourse coordinator - Design Foundation IICourse coordinator - Computer Assisted Architectural AnimationUrban Design (ARCH 4710)Building Technology II (ARCH 1230)Visual Studies I (ARCH 1191)Visual Studies II (ARCH1291)Design Foundation II (ARCH 1210)Architecture Design III (ARCH 2311)



Wabi Design

• Principal & Founder

  • Mar 2008 - Present

  WABI design is an Architecture Design Company specializing in the application of traditional Japanese architecture design principles in contemporary architecture. The company has acquired a deep understanding of Japanese design through many years of research in Japan. Japanese traditional architecture has a deep understanding of the harmony between interior and exterior spaces, as well as a beauty based on simplicity. We strive to create spaces without boundaries, a space that is in constant contact with its environment.



New York Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Assistant Professor

  • May 2011 - Dec 2019

  Co-coordinator First/Second Year Arch DesignDesign Fundamentals I (AAID-101)Design Fundamentals II (AAID-102)Architecture Visualization II (AAID-240)Architecture Visualization I (AAID-140)Architecture Design I (ARCH-201)Architecture Design II (ARCH-202)Exploring Architecture Co-coordinator First/Second Year Arch DesignDesign Fundamentals I (AAID-101)Design Fundamentals II (AAID-102)Architecture Visualization II (AAID-240)Architecture Visualization I (AAID-140)Architecture Design I (ARCH-201)Architecture Design II (ARCH-202)Exploring Architecture



NOVOA occidental (La Paz Developers)

• Architect, Design Consultant

  • 2003 - Nov 2017

  - In charge of development and planning of new design projects- Creation and planning of conceptual designs for new projects- Performed research on the sustainability of new projects to local conditions- coordinated the application of sustainable architecture suited to local conditions - In charge of development and planning of new design projects- Creation and planning of conceptual designs for new projects- Performed research on the sustainability of new projects to local conditions- coordinated the application of sustainable architecture suited to local conditions



ICRAVE

• United States
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Rendering

  • 2012 - 2013



The City University of New York

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Assistant Professor

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Architectural Design III (ARCH 2311)Urban Design (ARCH 4811) Architectural Design III (ARCH 2311)Urban Design (ARCH 4811)



New Jersey Institute of Technology

• Adjunct Assistant Professor

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Introduction to Design II (ARCH 164)Japanese Architecture (ARCH 662) Invited lecturer Introduction to Design II (ARCH 164)Japanese Architecture (ARCH 662) Invited lecturer



The University of Tokyo

• Japan
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• 3D Architectural Rendering Specialist

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  In charge or creating photo realistic computer rendering for projects create by Akira Fujii. Akira Fujii was my professor and is the director of Fujii Laboratory at the Institute of Industrial Science at the University of Tokyo. Professor Akira Fujii was a student of Hiroshi Hara and upon Professor Hara's retirement, he took over the laboratory. Architect Kengo Kuma also studied with Prof. Fujii and under Prof. Hara. In charge or creating photo realistic computer rendering for projects create by Akira Fujii. Akira Fujii was my professor and is the director of Fujii Laboratory at the Institute of Industrial Science at the University of Tokyo. Professor Akira Fujii was a student of Hiroshi Hara and upon Professor Hara's retirement, he took over the laboratory. Architect Kengo Kuma also studied with Prof. Fujii and under Prof. Hara.



Kengo Kuma & Associates

• Architect Assistant

  • Feb 2006 - Jun 2009

  - Translated conceptual ideas into drawings and visual forms- Assisted in the development of international design projects - Created photo realistic renderings for competitions and publications - Translated conceptual ideas into drawings and visual forms- Assisted in the development of international design projects - Created photo realistic renderings for competitions and publications



Fractal Architects

• Principal, Consultant

  • 2008 - 2009

  - Provided consultation regarding the application of Japanese design in contemporary architecture- Coordinated and created 3d renderings, simulations and animations- Coordinated the preparation execution of architecture competitions and projects - Provided consultation regarding the application of Japanese design in contemporary architecture- Coordinated and created 3d renderings, simulations and animations- Coordinated the preparation execution of architecture competitions and projects



Far Easter State Technical University

• Lecturer

  • Jun 2007 - Jul 2007

  Introduced architecture students to the ideas and design principles which make up Traditional Japanese Architecture. Also, gave them an introduction to current architecture projects in Manhattan by famous international architects. Introduced architecture students to the ideas and design principles which make up Traditional Japanese Architecture. Also, gave them an introduction to current architecture projects in Manhattan by famous international architects.



Vladivostok State University of Economics

• Lecturer

  • Jun 2007 - Jul 2007

  Introduced architecture students to the ideas and design principles which make up Traditional Japanese Architecture. Also, gave them an introduction to current architecture projects in Manhattan by famous international architects. Introduced architecture students to the ideas and design principles which make up Traditional Japanese Architecture. Also, gave them an introduction to current architecture projects in Manhattan by famous international architects.



Toyo Ito & Associates

• Intern

  • Apr 2005 - Jan 2006

  - Translated ideas into physical and 3d generated models- Assisted in the development of design projects- Produced and revised competition graphics and drawings - Translated ideas into physical and 3d generated models- Assisted in the development of design projects- Produced and revised competition graphics and drawings



RMJM

• United Kingdom
• Architecture and Planning
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Architect Assistant

  • 2001 - 2003

  - Improved time management skills, leading to better coordination between multiple projects and tasks- Assisted architects in generating ideas for new designs- Assisted in the correcting construction drawing sets- Assisted in creation of 3d models and renderings - Improved time management skills, leading to better coordination between multiple projects and tasks- Assisted architects in generating ideas for new designs- Assisted in the correcting construction drawing sets- Assisted in creation of 3d models and renderings