BRIAN HARRISFROM: Ogden, Utah
DESIRED CAREER FOCUS: Commercial, Education, Municipal, Higher Education CERTIFICATIONS: LEED Green Associate Brian is a driven and creative individual who is passionate about designing educational spaces for the next generation. Throughout his undergraduate studies, he became particularly interested in the intersection of architecture and education, leading him to work on several K-12 and higher education projects. As he enters graduate school at Texas A&M University this July, Brian is excited to further explore this field and develop his skills as an architect.
Over the past three years, Brian has gained valuable experience working for an architecture firm in Logan. During this time, he has honed his skills in using industry-standard software such as Revit and Enscape, and has particularly enjoyed the modeling process involved in designing new spaces. His ability to visualize and bring to life new ideas has been instrumental in his success as a designer. Looking ahead, Brian is eager to apply his skills and knowledge to educational design projects, and hopes to use architecture to create spaces that are both functional and inspiring for students and educators alike. He is committed to staying up-to-date on the latest developments in architecture and design, and is excited to see where this passion will take him in the future. |
My reason for being is to create, build, and work for the bettering of the world, my loved ones, and myself. To use my talents and resources to lift as many people as I can"
-Brian's Why for Design
THE DOME REST STOP
The Dome Rest Stop is a high-end modern rest stop designed to bring comfort and style to travelers. The site includes picnic tables and awnings, as well as grass for pets. The interiors feature lavish restrooms and individual water closets. The walls are adorned with authentic Native American art for sale from a nearby Native American reservation.
INITIUM HIGH-RISE
Initium High-Rise is a 10-story building that houses a top-of-the-line crypto currency banking and investment company. The building houses an on-site server floor, 7 level of office spaces, and on the top level is a banquet hall used for training and company meals. The site provides preferred parking for energy-efficient vehicles and electric vehicles.
PELICAN RESIDENCE
The Pelican Residence is a 1,700 SQ. FT. addition on a 2,200 SQ. FT. home. The expansion includes a lengthened dining room, master bedroom, master bathroom, and wrap-around porch. The roof line was extended to maintain a cohesive appearance with the existing roof. Dormers were added to give the roof more character, as well as to stay up to code in the bedrooms. The windows on the East walls were grouped to help preserve the view of the Wasatch Mountains.