Dog House, 2007-2016

The inception of the Dog House project can be traced back to an architecture studio course at Ohio State. During a desk critique, my instructor introduced the work of John Hejduk. Hejduk's work had a profound impact on me. His poetic and symbolic work is encased in a modernist tradition, with direct references to poetry and indirect references to the grand ‘speaking’ architecture of Ledoux.  Additionally, the architectural project "New Babylon" by the 1960s Situationist painter and sculptor Constant Nieuwenhuys was a significant influence. His connection to the Situationists and his approach to political issues are key reasons for this. This idea should be explored with greater depth.  

The following sketches were created during and after my second experience at the School of Architecture at Ohio State. I subsequently designed a personalized study program, taking advantage of the exceptional courses and seminars available. I turned my focus to history and theory. 

Early Dog House sketches, 2012.

The following drawings were carried out between 2014 and 2016, before leaving The Shelf, which concluded an extended period of living and working in non-residential spaces. Leaving The Shelf wasn't simply about abandoning a physical location; it signified a departure from the community that had shaped my life. The familiar faces, the shared experiences, the comforting routines – all of these were left behind as I ventured into the unknown. It was a severance from the social fabric that had provided a sense of belonging and identity.