I have been practicing architecture in
San Francisco since 1991. In that time I have worked on numerous
projects in a variety of different offices as well as on my own. I have
been particularly interested in working on projects in which art, technology,
and materials are integrated into unique built structures. These often
require a diverse team of indivuduals, with complimentary skills and areas
of expertise.
Architecture provides a great counterpoint to media art. It is an inherently
collaborative process in which the creative, technical, and construction
processes are shared among varous project members (designers, engineers,
builders, owners, etc). It is inherently physical and must address the
issue of permanence. It must directly address its site and location, building
and zoning issues. It is tactile, functional, and practical.
Conversely, architecture shares many ideas with media arts. It is spatial.
It must be conscious of time. It is creative, colorful and dynamic. It
is structural and technical. It has the potential to change peoples lives,
thoughts and behaviior. Unquestionably, the study and practice of architecture
Architecture is a major influence on my work and approach to art and life.
RECOMBINANT MEDIA LABS
VARIOUS COLLABORATIONS WITH ARTIST MILDERD HOWARD
ORACLE / BMW PAVILION
Other projects I have worked on include:
Kids Smiles Pediatric
Dentistry, new offices.
DDB, design offices.
Pasta Pomodoro,
new restaurant locations
Thirsty Bear Brewing
Company
Gordon Biersch
Brewery