Introduction

Choreographed
Design

As a design methodology, choreographed design applies kinetic principles as part of the architectural gestalt, shifting the process beyond static representation into a spatial and immersive three-dimensional realm. Elevation and plan are no longer separate conditions, but are merged into a volumetric understanding from the outset of the design process.

Kinetic principles extend beyond form to include the modulation of light across material and the tracking of natural light over time. The immediacy of three-dimensional visualization allows space to be understood in motion, offering a forward-looking perspective in which users can engage the environment from multiple vantage points as it is conceived.

Many of these ideas of synergy emerged through my studies in dance and the parallel integration of computational tools into architectural practice. While computers have transformed how we work, they have also reshaped how we think—expanding design from static representation into a fluid, computationally driven model of space. Formal ideas have moved beyond orthographic projection toward a more continuous and interconnected spatial field.

As a dancer, the notion of isolating phrases as spatial constructs was intuitive. In architecture, this translates into a more fluid approach to modeling space—one that is continuous, relational, and in motion.

This portfolio traces that development from 1985 to the present, positioning design as a form of choreography—an architecture inherently expressed through movement.

There are two primary components to this work. The first reflects projects completed for other firms—analogous to a dancer executing the work of a choreographer. The second explores design as choreographer, investigating computer animation and interactive environments as formal design drivers. These projects extend beyond static form, requiring not only physical space but also highly kinetic environments.