Recent Work

Lantern House has always been envisioned as more than a structure. It is an evolving space for living, making, and gathering—a place where architecture becomes part of the creative process rather than simply housing it. Every decision, from the orientation of the building to the materials selected, is guided by how the space will be experienced over time.

Lately I’ve been exploring materials that feel both durable and honest, balancing the practical needs of the environment with a desire to create something that ages gracefully. Rather than pursuing perfection, I’m interested in surfaces that collect history, respond to weather, and reveal the passage of time through use. Those details often become the most meaningful part of a place.

The surrounding landscape continues to influence nearly every aspect of the project. Spending time on site has become an important part of the design process, allowing observations about light, wind, temperature, and seasonal changes to inform decisions that drawings alone never could. These quiet moments often lead to the clearest ideas.

Beyond the physical structure, I’ve also been thinking about how Lantern House will function as a creative environment. The goal has never been simply to build a house, but to create a setting that encourages experimentation, conversation, and periods of uninterrupted focus. I imagine it as a place where projects naturally evolve through collaboration and where artists, musicians, writers, and designers can spend time immersed in both their work and the surrounding landscape.

Many of these ideas continue to overlap with other ongoing projects, particularly Artist Spaces and Signal Room, where architecture, environment, and creative practice remain closely connected. It’s been rewarding to watch those relationships develop naturally rather than forcing them into separate categories. Increasingly, they feel like different expressions of the same larger body of work.

As always, progress happens gradually. Some weeks produce visible changes, while others are spent refining drawings, testing materials, or simply observing. I’ve learned to appreciate that slower pace. The process itself often reveals possibilities that wouldn’t have emerged otherwise.

There’s still much to build, revise, and discover, but the project is steadily moving forward. I’m looking forward to sharing more as Lantern House continues to take shape and the next chapter begins.