Steel Purse Protoype

Began as an experiment for an art

show, the simple gesture of this utilitarian

sculpture caught the eye of a collector. The

first in what I hope is a series, the prototype

is in her care, and together we have ham-

mered out the flaws and idiosyncracies of

such a handbag in daily use. Another purse

was commissioned a year later, and that pur-

chaser maintains the same feedback policy.

The purse features a removable divid-

er, customizable interior, hands-free integrat-

ed mirror, magnetic closure, and ball bearing

feet—keeping the piece off the ground. And

of course, lifetime warranty.

Jeff & Jackie DiCaro Bar

Inspired in part by the couple’s love of

Frank Lloyd Wright, and partly by their love for

entertaining, I designed and built this bar over a

two year period. Drawing heavily on my own

bartending experience, I got the chance to build

a highly functional and user-friendly bar. The

frosted Plexiglass panels cover a system of dim-

mable track lights that are easily accessed from

interior door panels - to ensure quick bulb re-

placement, and the opportunity to play with col-

ored bulb options. Other features include hori-

zontal wine storage, a lockable liquor cabinet,

oversized “junk” drawer with towel-rack sized

pull, stainless steel work surface, and integrated

power outlet.

Analyses: Various Projects

I find analysis to be not only

my “go-to” initial move, but also very

enjoyable. It is often a process of

slow revelation; part architectural

forensics, part catalogue.

Over the years I have developed

a mixed media method of analyzing

and interpreting site data. Each new

project has taught me to take note of

site-specific conditions while also

compiling a kind of graphic checklist.

AutoCAD, Revit, 3DS Max, SketchUp: Various Projects

1. Structural Plan LTU Gallery Expansion

2. BBAC First Floor and Courtyard

3. MCBW 2011 Expansion

4. Medical Office Electrical Plan

5. Legacy Oaks Section and Details

6. Medical Clinic Zoning and Parking

7. Structural Diagram Exploded View

8. Holl’s Writing with Light House:

a-FBX Model transfer

b-Material Testing in 3DS Max

c-Rendering with mental ray

9. Structural Design in SketchUp

10. Framing Plan LTU Expansion

11. Castle Grille Bar Layout

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Steel Design and Fabrication: Various Projects

Top Row (Left to Right)

Chandelier Cage and Armature for Angelina’s

Touch Lamp Entry Table

Twin Coffee Tables

Middle Row

Shadow Study Relic

Anvil Stand

Sconce Series 1-3

Bottom Row

Premonition Study 2

Modifiable Unit Series 1-4

Exterior Sign for Brandon’s Cuisine

Phone Table

Abstract Neighborhood Model

Hand-Drawn Samples, Various

1. Food Pantry at Crossroads East

2. Interior Floor Plan IDS 2

3. Meijer May House Exterior Detail

4. MCBW 2007 Expansion Proposal Phases

5. Long Island Cinema Competition

6. Crossroads Main Promotional Sketch

7. Brandon’s Cuisine Main Identification Sign

8. New Canaan House Axonometric

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