Sophisticate

Streetstyle often has a connotation of lacking sophistication, this look plays on both; a trending streetstyle vibe with a sophisticated finish. Wool sweater with an underlying dress shirt, light wash jeans (without rips to maintain a clean aesthetic), and Chelsea boots.

18 West 53rd Street NYPL

Following the idea that circulation is a vital part in architectural design, I wanted to post about a project I saw recently in New York City. The New York Public Library on West 53rd street in NYC, designed by TEN Arquitectos, caught my eye immediately. Situated just a few hundred feet down the block from the…

Urban Fabric

Look of the day. Chelsea boots, light wash skinny jeans, wool sweater and overcoat. A semi casual look that maintains a sophisticated design aesthetic.

Architectural Promenade

When an Architect designs a building, the ultimate challenge is to organize the space in an integrated way that unifies the entire building. Among the most difficult design problems that come up is the placement and integration of circulation (stairs, ramps, etc.). In my last project I attempted to utilize the circulation as the major means…

Context Clues

Walking home today I passed this building. Having just finished a design project of my own where context was an extremely important precedent, this facade immediately stood out. The street on which it stands is densely packed, as most streets in New York City are, yet each building carries its own design and concept. This…

MakerSpace on East Genesee

The following project is a Design Studio project for a Maker Space in Downtown Syracuse New York. The final design  (shown here) was reached through an iterative design process. The program of the building is divided as follows. Reception Gallery Work Space Auditorium Offices The grand staircase allows non members to experience the Work Space…

Post Zero

“I have, in my place, books about English history. I like the bloodiness of it. I have one set of eight volumes. I read only the first volume, and of that only the first chapter, in which each time I see something else. But really, I am interested only in reading Volume Zero, which has…

Welcome!

The ZULUECHO Lifestyle Initiative is first and foremost a movement. A movement to empower and inspire within young adults a feeling of self belief. The movement serves as a unifying voice for college students, designers, influencers, artists, creatives, and young entrepreneurs allowing them to become part of a community of active minds. ZULUECHO Lifestyle Initiative…