ARCHITECTURE BACKGROUND

My background in architecture laid the foundation for my work as an art director and designer. After studying at Virginia Tech's Graduate School of Architecture and working for residential and commercial firms in the Washington DC area, I developed a passion for composing compelling spaces that tell unique stories.

This foundation in spatial thinking and environmental design shapes how I approach branding, advertising, and art direction today. The same principles that guide great architecture—clarity, purpose, and user experience—inform every visual identity, campaign, and digital experience I create.

Calcagnini Contemplative Center, Blue Ridge Mountains, VA. Design and construction drawings while at Dynerman Architects. Image courtesy of Dynerman Architects.

Calcagnini Contemplative Center, Blue Ridge Mountains, VA. Design and construction drawings while at Dynerman Architects. Image courtesy of Dynerman Architects.

“Architecture is the mother of all arts—a symphony of color, composition, light, and space woven together with emotion and purpose. A chapel whispers reverence while a retail store hums with energy, yet both orchestrate the same elements to create entirely different feelings. This understanding of how design shapes experience is what I bring to every brand and visual story.”

Calcagnini Contemplative Center, Blue Ridge Mountains, VA. Design and construction drawings while at Dynerman Architects. Image courtesy of Dynerman Architects.

Calcagnini Contemplative Center, Blue Ridge Mountains, VA. Design and construction drawings while at Dynerman Architects. Images courtesy of Dynerman Architects.