DERN Architecture + Development is dedicated to excellence in architecture and real estate development throughout the Bay Area. The firm’s portfolio includes architectural design through construction project management for mix-use, multi-family housing, corporate workplace, hospitality, retail, restaurants and custom residential projects.Every site is unique and that programmatic, economic and aesthetic requirements of the project can be fused to create functional, sustainable and distinctive works of architecture.Notable ExperienceLyricWalnut Creek, CANew mix-use development of 141 residential apartments and storefront retail. Anchor tenants are Drybar, Laser Away, Sweetwater Cafe, Bank of the West and Stem Salon. The project has two levels of underground parking, a podium level courtyard and roof top amenities for the residential tenants.The AgoraWalnut Creek, CANew mix-use development of 49 residential apartments consisting of a mix of 2-bedroom / 2-bath flats and 2-bedroom / 2-bath 2-story townhouses. Anchor tenants are TD Ameritrade, Starbucks and California Pizza Kitchen. The project has two levels of underground parking, a podium level with swimming pool and amenities for the residential tenants.The LindenSouth San Francisco, CADevelopment of 5 unit apartment building in the historic district of South San Francisco.Andersen AmericaSan Francisco and San Jose, CACreated a new brand restaurant experience named Andersen Bread for franchise development. Utilizing modern Danish experience from studying in Copenhagen, Denmark the cafes introduce the Danish culture to the San Francisco Bay Area to reflect the unique tradition of baking breads and pastries that creates an authentic taste and quality. Space XTenant Improvement in Sunnyvale, CA. Permitted in 2-weeks and with the Design+Build Team we successfully built the office space space of 50,000 SF.

Senior Architect with the Building Envelope Group

At Cresa, we value integrity and partnership in everything we do as a company, creating a unique culture of collaboration and innovation. Above all else, we strive to “Do the Right Thing” by holding the client’s interest above our own.Projects:Palo Alto Networks - Executive Offices Build-OutEMC2 Venture Office in Palo Alto, CAPegasystemsPhilips - Lightolier Northern California Sales Office

Past projects include:Central Place / The 88 - San Jose, CA. 197 Unit residential tower and retail. Completed October 2008.The 88 swept the 2008 Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal's annual Structures Awards. The project was named "Design Project of the Year,"​ and was the runner up in the "Mixed-Use Project of the Year"​ and "Community Impact Project of the Year" categories428 Alice - Oakland, CA. 93 Unit residential mid-rise with commercial space. Completed June 2006.Design Award for Mix-Use from NBANC.450 Rhode Island - San Francisco, CA. 165 Unit residential with Whole Foods / Retail. Completed August 2006.

Worked on the following Projects:1314 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA2298 Lombard Street (and Pierce Street), San Francisco, CA

Advanced Architectural 3D modeling using Architectural Desktop 3.3. Class program was set upon taking students through schematic design, design development and construction documents. Similiar to using Revit, this was the only program available to students at the time that would allow them to see building elements in 3D as well as to create schedules, documentation and drawing sets of their work.

Architecture Led Design+Build. Architecture and construction company specializing in custom residential and commercial tenant improvements.

Advanced Architectural 3D modeling (Same course as Fall 2003).

Store design for Gap, Gap Outlet and Banana Republic Outlet Stores.