With the sun setting on 2012, I find myself excited for what 2013 may have in store!

With 2012 coming to a close and holiday parties in full swing- I'm finding inspiration in all things festive and with sparkle.

My roommate and I are having close friends over for a cookie exchange in December and I couldn't help but explore pinterest for festive decorations and packaging ideas.

How do you make something different?  A question I struggle with in the industrial architecture realm, a concrete panel is a concrete panel after all... right? Finding inspiration in a bold building address, a bright pop of color and texture.

initial sketch: an industrial tilt, 2012

initial sketch: touching lightly, undergraduate design studio: Rome, Italy.

local completed Living Building, Bertschi School, Seattle.

island transportation: Friday Harbor.

seattle to whidbey.

21st century library design competition: 2008