06–24–2022
︎ Title: Purfleet Film Studio
︎ Date: June 2022
︎ Location: Purfleet
Spanning 3,000 sqm along the Thames Estuary, this project celebrates both the heritage and vibrant energy of the film industry. Drawing inspiration from remnants of the past, the design introduces circular outdoor theaters in the round, creating spaces where visitors and filmmakers can engage directly with storytelling. These intimate yet open spaces encourage immersion, offering moments where everyday life intersects with the magic of cinema.
A central pier connects the site seamlessly to land and river, providing access from the bustling cityscape or the serene waters of the estuary. The pier also acts as a transitional space, guiding visitors from public realms into the cinematic environment. Through this integration, the project aims to become a focal point for creativity and cultural exchange, attracting filmmakers, artists, and audiences alike. By blending architecture, landscape, and narrative, the design transforms the site into an experiential hub where stories come to life.
︎ Date: June 2022
︎ Location: Purfleet
Spanning 3,000 sqm along the Thames Estuary, this project celebrates both the heritage and vibrant energy of the film industry. Drawing inspiration from remnants of the past, the design introduces circular outdoor theaters in the round, creating spaces where visitors and filmmakers can engage directly with storytelling. These intimate yet open spaces encourage immersion, offering moments where everyday life intersects with the magic of cinema.
A central pier connects the site seamlessly to land and river, providing access from the bustling cityscape or the serene waters of the estuary. The pier also acts as a transitional space, guiding visitors from public realms into the cinematic environment. Through this integration, the project aims to become a focal point for creativity and cultural exchange, attracting filmmakers, artists, and audiences alike. By blending architecture, landscape, and narrative, the design transforms the site into an experiential hub where stories come to life.
︎ Title: Transient Encounters
︎ Date: November 2018
︎ Location: London
This 2018 photography project explored urban life around London bus shelters — transient spaces designed for brief pause rather than comfort, where the architecture subtly guides how people linger and move. Using a 35mm camera, I approached strangers for portraits, navigating frequent rejection and the discomfort that came with it. The process pushed me out of my comfort zone while revealing the quiet poetry of fleeting encounters in these in-between spaces.
The developed film revealed pink overtones, likely from overexposure on expired stock. What could have been a flaw instead lent an ethereal quality to the images that enriched the series and reinforced the beauty of embracing unpredictability in art.
︎ Date: November 2018
︎ Location: London
This 2018 photography project explored urban life around London bus shelters — transient spaces designed for brief pause rather than comfort, where the architecture subtly guides how people linger and move. Using a 35mm camera, I approached strangers for portraits, navigating frequent rejection and the discomfort that came with it. The process pushed me out of my comfort zone while revealing the quiet poetry of fleeting encounters in these in-between spaces.
The developed film revealed pink overtones, likely from overexposure on expired stock. What could have been a flaw instead lent an ethereal quality to the images that enriched the series and reinforced the beauty of embracing unpredictability in art.
︎ Title: Temporal Reverie
︎ Date: March 2019
︎ Location: Jeddah
“Temporal Reverie” is a set design project situated in an abandoned supermarket in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The installation explored themes of temporality and light, transforming the neglected space into an ethereal environment. Delicate fabric veils were suspended from the walls, interacting with sunlight to create shifting patterns, diffused glows, and dynamic shadows. I was directly involved in designing and arranging the installation, carefully considering how each element would respond to the changing light and spatial context. The interplay of light, texture, and movement invited viewers to pause and reflect on the impermanence of human interventions.
The project emphasized the beauty of ephemeral design, embracing both the limitations and possibilities of a transient site. As the urban landscape evolved, the supermarket and its installation were ultimately removed, leaving only the memory of the work. This experience reinforced the value of designing with temporality in mind, highlighting how fleeting moments and impermanent interventions can create profound spatial and emotional resonance.
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︎ Date: March 2019
︎ Location: Jeddah
“Temporal Reverie” is a set design project situated in an abandoned supermarket in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The installation explored themes of temporality and light, transforming the neglected space into an ethereal environment. Delicate fabric veils were suspended from the walls, interacting with sunlight to create shifting patterns, diffused glows, and dynamic shadows. I was directly involved in designing and arranging the installation, carefully considering how each element would respond to the changing light and spatial context. The interplay of light, texture, and movement invited viewers to pause and reflect on the impermanence of human interventions.
The project emphasized the beauty of ephemeral design, embracing both the limitations and possibilities of a transient site. As the urban landscape evolved, the supermarket and its installation were ultimately removed, leaving only the memory of the work. This experience reinforced the value of designing with temporality in mind, highlighting how fleeting moments and impermanent interventions can create profound spatial and emotional resonance.
05–17–2023
︎ Proposal: Kingston Concert Hall
︎ Date: May 2023
︎ Location: Kingston Upon Thames
In response to the lack of character in modern residential tower blocks, this project proposes a concert hall with residential housing in Kingston, combining architectural innovation with community engagement. Drawing inspiration from the historical charm of medieval bottle kilns, the design integrates heritage influences with contemporary functionality to create a space that enriches the local context.
The concert hall serves as the centerpiece, repurposing the bottle kilns into a theater in the round and rehearsal spaces. This approach revitalizes the area’s heritage while providing intimate, immersive performance venues that support artistic expression.
Surrounding the hall, residential housing for musicians and staff introduces a more personal, characterful living environment. By blending shared communal spaces with private areas, the design fosters meaningful interaction, artistic collaboration, and a strong sense of belonging, creating a vibrant community that complements the cultural hub of the concert hall.
︎ Date: May 2023
︎ Location: Kingston Upon Thames
In response to the lack of character in modern residential tower blocks, this project proposes a concert hall with residential housing in Kingston, combining architectural innovation with community engagement. Drawing inspiration from the historical charm of medieval bottle kilns, the design integrates heritage influences with contemporary functionality to create a space that enriches the local context.
The concert hall serves as the centerpiece, repurposing the bottle kilns into a theater in the round and rehearsal spaces. This approach revitalizes the area’s heritage while providing intimate, immersive performance venues that support artistic expression.
Surrounding the hall, residential housing for musicians and staff introduces a more personal, characterful living environment. By blending shared communal spaces with private areas, the design fosters meaningful interaction, artistic collaboration, and a strong sense of belonging, creating a vibrant community that complements the cultural hub of the concert hall.
︎ Title: Domestic Dialogues
︎ Date: April 2023
︎ Location: Canbury Place Car Park
In this performance art project, I explored domesticity by living on a bed within Canbury Place Car Park. Everyday rituals — reading, working on a laptop, and other domestic activities — were carried out in public, blurring the boundaries between private and shared spaces.
As part of the project, I interviewed local residents about the masterplan set to redevelop the car park, reflecting on its implications in the context of the UK housing crisis. These conversations connected the work to broader social issues, highlighting tensions between personal space, urban change, and community needs.
Through these actions and interactions, I examined the relationship between domestic life, human connection, and architectural space. A moving image film documents the performance, capturing intimate moments and engagement with the local community, while emphasizing the interplay between personal experience, public space, and the evolving urban environment.
10–17–2024
︎ Title: Frieze
︎ Date: October 2024
︎ Location: London
After years of attending Frieze Art Fair as a visitor, I was given the unique opportunity to step behind the scenes and witness the incredible effort that goes into creating such a prestigious event.
I gained firsthand insight into the curation process, from selecting and arranging works to transforming spaces into immersive exhibitions.
Seeing how the details, from lighting to layout, are carefully considered to elevate the artwork was truly inspiring. This experience deepened my appreciation for the collaboration and creativity involved in bringing an artistic vision to life for the world to see.
︎ Title: Frieze
︎ Date: October 2024
︎ Location: London
After years of attending Frieze Art Fair as a visitor, I was given the unique opportunity to step behind the scenes and witness the incredible effort that goes into creating such a prestigious event.
I gained firsthand insight into the curation process, from selecting and arranging works to transforming spaces into immersive exhibitions.
Seeing how the details, from lighting to layout, are carefully considered to elevate the artwork was truly inspiring. This experience deepened my appreciation for the collaboration and creativity involved in bringing an artistic vision to life for the world to see.
