As a member of a team of architecture history researchers, I contributed to a range of projects and initiatives. Here are some examples of my work:
» Collaborated with a team of professors and graduate researchers to conduct in-depth research on architectural projects, resulting in the creation of comprehensive data sheets and annotated bibliographies. My ability to effectively work within a team environment and contribute to research efforts has resulted in the creation of high-quality materials that advance understanding of the field.
» Contributed to a traveling museum exhibition that showcased our team's research and was featured at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture in Charlotte, NC in 2021 and the North Carolina Museum of art in 2022. My ability to contribute to high-impact initiatives has resulted in increased visibility for our research and a greater understanding of the important role architecture plays in our world.
» Leveraged strong organizational and research skills to complete initial research on architectural projects, which served as a foundation for the team's subsequent work. My ability to effectively manage complex research tasks has been instrumental in ensuring that our team is able to complete projects to a high standard.
» Developed a framework to guide team members in creating material for museum exhibitions, ensuring consistency and alignment with project goals and objectives. My ability to think strategically and develop effective frameworks has been instrumental in ensuring that our team is able to effectively communicate its research to a wider audience.
Phil Freelon
The late North Carolina architect Philip G. Freelon (1953-2019) had a remarkable career of over four decades designing public buildings with his firm The Freelon Group and later as Design Director of Perkins&Will North Carolina.
This exhibition critically examines Freelon’s work, including museums, libraries, cultural centers, and public parks, with a focus on projects that foreground African American communities and identities. Freelon often noted that architecture should be more than a container, that it should help tell the story of and be integral to the content of these public institutions.
To explore the relationship between the “container” and the “contained” in Freelon’s architecture, this exhibition documents and analyzes connections between the forms, materials, and meanings of the projects and the histories and cultures they celebrate.
