Purpose

TJ is focused on what architectural design can do to directly benefit its community inhabitants.

He believes that architects are in a position where they should assume the responsibility to initiate good things. His trajectory is towards a dream job of owning a small firm that does profound projects including concert halls, museums, and libraries. He’s also a researcher and becoming an academic, working towards a fulfilling career of learning, teaching, mentoring, and experimenting.

Merit

TJ recently received his first design award in the ACHA Healthcare Design Competition, where he directly engaged the rural community of Malta, Montana. His first internship was with Barkow Leibinger in Berlin for six months where he developed schematic designs while building numerous study and presentation models. A recent graduate of Montana State University with a BA in Environmental Design, TJ walked having received 8 scholarships, 4 academic/community awards, and was a Cameron Presidential Scholar with Honors Distinction.

What TJ’s Up To

Pending his visa approval, TJ will move to Polička, Czechia around mid to late September, leaping into his first solo design project: V SOULadu, which is conceived as a long-term cultural, educational and community initiative with significance for the entire region. The V SOULadu project focuses on revitalizing historic rural buildings, supporting informal education, community life, intergenerational encounters, and preserving cultural heritage.