I believe in a future in which we experience luxury and abundance through sustainability.

Originally from Houston, I have been fortunate to have traveled the world and contributed to niche and diverse design projects, including in the United States, Australia, and Indonesia. From 2019 to 2022, I lived in Bali and experienced an incredible variety of culture and design, which bolstered my love for modern evolutions of vernacular architecture.

I worked closely with AD100 designer—and RIBA Royal Designer for Industry—Elora Hardy at Ibuku Studio (pictured below) in Bali for 2.5 years. This experience shifted my paradigm on what is possible with design and taught me to embrace curved spaces, indoor-outdoor living, custom furniture, complex structures, and handcrafted details. I became an expert in bamboo architecture and construction as I worked alongside Balinese craftspeople and learned how to nestle our built environment into nature. Following my time at Ibuku I completed three homes for private clients on the island, using concrete, steel, wood, glass, and bamboo.

I am a passionate architect, bamboo consultant, and advocate for sustainability. Feel free to contact me for inquiries.

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Services

  • Residential and boutique commercial architectural services, in the United States and in Bali, Indonesia.

  • I am a specialist in bamboo architecture and construction. I intend to expanding bamboo architecture into the United States. I also offer services in bamboo furniture design.

  • I offer services in architecture and consultations in land scouting, legal arrangements, and construction in Bali and in Mauritius.

  • Talks about bamboo architecture and modern evolutions of vernacular architecture. Previous talks given through Bamboo U, Green School, and university lectures.

References

Elora Hardy

Elora is an AD100 designer, a TED speaker, a RIBA Royal Designer for Industry, and the Founder and Creative Director of Ibuku Studio in Bali. From her, I learned the meaning of sustainable luxury.

Neil Thomas

Neil is a decorated structural engineer and a RIBA fellow. I worked closely with him during the Arc at Green School project. From him, I learned principles of engineering in complex bamboo structures.

Tish Fuller

Tish is a highly experienced interior designer in the United States, specializing in high-end residential projects. From her, I learned the principles of interior design and a bit about how the interiors business works.

Marsha Folsom

Marsha is a long-time active member of Alabama business and politics. During my thesis research, she was the point of contact for my thesis client, and aided me in my research. From her, I learned about bamboo’s potential for American industry.

Professional Experience


Rowland Sauls Architecture

2022

Bamboo Cottages // Bali, Indonesia—1 bedroom spec house, design consultation

Villa Suweta // Ubud, Bali, Indonesia—5 bedroom, 7 bathroom luxury villa, full architectural services

Wetherbee House // Auburn, Ala.—5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom family home, concept design

Villa Buggi // Canggu, Bali, Indonesia—2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom contemporary villa, concept & schematic

Villa Shaka // Canggu, Bali, Indonesia—3 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home, concept & schematic

2020-21

Works for Paul Sanders // Auburn, Ala.—concept & schematic design

2020

Beach House // Bondi Beach, Australia—5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house, concept design

2019

Sanders Home // Auburn, Ala.—5 bedroom, 6 bathroom family farm house, concept design


Ibuku Studio

2021

Yoga Pavilion // Ubud, Bali, Indonesia—227m2 multipurpose space, Lead Design Architect

2020-21

The Arc at Green School // Abiansemal, Bali, Indonesia—760m2 gymnasium, Project Architect, Press Coordinator, and Awards Applicant

Published in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, CNN, Wallpaper Mag, Dezeen, and many others

Winner, Architecture Master Prize, 2021

Winner, ArchDaily building of the year, 2022

Winner, Dezeen public vote award, 2021

Winner, RTF awards Iconic Building category, 2021

2020

South Quay Flowers // Kuta, Bali, Indonesia—woven bamboo sculptures, Project Architect, Lead Design Architect


Bamboo U

2022

Bamboo U Online Facilitator

Bamboo U Bali guest lecturer—The Modern Vernacular


Foshee Architecture

2018

MGMWerx Office for the United States Air Force // Montgomery, Ala., Lead Design Architect


Pentimento Inc.

2017-18

Renovations and new construction for high-end residential projects in Lake Martin, Ala., Birmingham, Ala., & Panama City, Fla.

Lead for architectural design & Apprentice under Tish Fuller for Interior Design



Seay Seay & Litchfield Architects

2017

Architectural Intern for projects in higher education, post offices, and commercial projects in Alabama

PBK Architects

2016

Architectural Intern for projects in education and commercial projects in Houston, Texas

Honors


2022

Speaker // Bamboo U Bali, Indonesia—in person lecture at the Ibuku Studio on the Modern Vernacular Movement and bamboo architecture

Facilitator // Bamboo U Online—Online course facilitator

Speaker // iWorkstation—Online lecture on using BIM technology in combination with earthen materials and ancestral craftsmanship techniques

2021-22

Project Architect // The Arc at Green School, Ibuku Studio: Architecture Master Prize // ArchDaily Building of the Year // Global Architecture and Design Awards: Rethinking the Future // Dezeen Awards: Public Vote Winner

2021

Speaker // Green School Bali, Indonesia—in person guest engineering teacher for Green School third grade class

Speaker // Network of Interdisciplinary Urbanists—Online lecturer on the experience of working abroad and in cross-cultural settings.

2019

Finalist // Fulbright Fellowship

2018

Fellow // HKS Southeast Design Fellowship

Staff Writer & Photographer // Auburn Plainsman

2017

Auburn University Deans List

AIAS National Design Think Tank

AIA Speak Up Scholarship

2015

Silver Eagle Scout

Education


Auburn University, B. Arch. Cum Laude ‘19

2018-19

Thesis: Bamboo Architecture

Book: Effective strategies for the integration of bamboo to the American construction industry

Project: Future headquarters campus for Resource Fiber

Thesis Professor’s studio book award

2018

20k House research project— very first building in Alabama with PassivHaus certification

2017

AlaGasCo sponsored design competition finalist—mixed use urban complex, based on triaxial grid system

Study abroad in Rome, Italy

2016

Rural Studio, 20k house project: Johnnie Mae’s House


Lee College

2014

Associate’s Degree of Science in Architecture. President’s Award for best Architecture graduate


IMPACT Early College High School

2014

Distinguished Diploma with honors, Honor Society, Student Government, Christian Student Union and all that good stuff