Raised in the Pacific Northwest on the Puget Sound, Justin at an early age discovered the visceral impact of the immense and dramatic landscapes that surrounded him. Growing up on the water, the quality of the light, the sound of the tide in its ebb, the stillness of the horizon, and the mountains seeming to grow up from it all, has distilled in him a passion for nature and a creative hunger to make something beautiful. From elaborate tree forts in his childhood cedar tree, to building custom homes as a carpenter prior to architecture school, he has always been an artist and maker.

Justin received his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Oregon in 2010. Serving as a Senior Designer with Life Design Build, Justin brings a strong portfolio of design, honed skills in communication and collaboration, as well as over a decade of experience working on a wide range of arts, institutional, workplace, and high-end residential projects with some of the premier architecture firms in Oregon. Some notable projects include: The US Embassy Asuncion Paraguay, The US Embassy Maputo Mozambique, Pier 70 Mass Timber Building in San Francisco, and Sokol Blosser Wine Tasting Room in Dundee Oregon.

Beyond his work in architecture and design, Justin is an highly active fused glass artist, canvas painter, and sculptor. And when he is not making you will find him on adventures with his wife and two kids that might include snowboarding, hiking, camping, or traveling to new places.