Architect
Shaping Space with Story
At the University of Maryland, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and interned with William Morgan Architects—a practice known for its poetic, earth-integrated work. That summer remains a professional touchstone.
Earlier, I studied piano and solfeggio at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid, commuting through historic plazas and working in the Edificio España. I spent holidays exploring castles and cathedrals across Spain, England, and France—experiences that shaped a lifelong relationship with space and meaning.
After graduation, I spent a decade drafting, interpreting vintage blueprints, and assisting with cost estimating for large-scale projects. Eventually, exhaustion and illness led me to step back—and reimagine what a career in architecture could be.
My design influences range from the elegant utility of Sears craftsmanship to the timeless beauty of Greek orders; from Julia Morgan’s groundbreaking practice to Thomas MacLaren’s quiet grandeur. These threads continue to guide my work—symbolic, practical, and open to transformation.
Earlier, I studied piano and solfeggio at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid, commuting through historic plazas and working in the Edificio España. I spent holidays exploring castles and cathedrals across Spain, England, and France—experiences that shaped a lifelong relationship with space and meaning.
After graduation, I spent a decade drafting, interpreting vintage blueprints, and assisting with cost estimating for large-scale projects. Eventually, exhaustion and illness led me to step back—and reimagine what a career in architecture could be.
My design influences range from the elegant utility of Sears craftsmanship to the timeless beauty of Greek orders; from Julia Morgan’s groundbreaking practice to Thomas MacLaren’s quiet grandeur. These threads continue to guide my work—symbolic, practical, and open to transformation.
Current Scope
Today, I approach architecture as a symbolic and conceptual discipline, inseparable from art, lyrics, music, and metaphysics. I am no longer engaged in the technical side of practice—but I love collaborating with designers on projects that call for soul, symbolism, or creative clarity.
I enjoy supporting the early phases of design, when a spark of new insight can lift a project out of stillness. My contributions are idea-driven and imaginative, not technical.
Licensure & Credentials
Washington State Dept. of Licensing (Architect 12122)
Not licensed as a Washington architecture business.
California Architects Board (Architect 22740)
Not currently practicing architecture.
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Affiliations & Service
James M MacLaren Society, Scotland — Life Member
NAWIC Chapter 111 — Former Member
AIA Florida & California — Former Member, Board Rep
Habitat for Humanity Florida — Volunteer Designer
Collaborative Designer
Projects may include large land planning concepts, mid-scale collaborative consultation, or even creative interiors support.
My role is imaginative and insight-driven—not technical. I do not prepare, stamp nor sign construction drawings.
I bring an eye for meaning, pattern and possibility—especially in early concept design.
Student drawing of the former Textile Museum, Washington, D.C. — E. Sylvia
🌙 Dream Projects
Here, architecture becomes imagination. These AI-collaborative concept studies draw from myth, metaphor, and memory—playful yet rooted in real-world understanding. They are not construction documents, but visual poems inspired by classical forms, metaphysical threads, and modern design logic.
The Sanctuary of One
A crescent-roofed refuge for reflection, inspired by myth and moonlight.
✨ The Poetics of Space ✨
Architecture, for me, is no longer just structure—it is emotion, memory, and meaning. I often explore this through music and metaphor. In songs like "The Temple on the Hill", "Diamond in the Sky", "Seeking Dawn", and "The Open Square", I reflect on the soul of buildings and their silent dialogue with spirit.
“Oh the whispers of the ancient stone
Echoes of a golden age
In the marble veins alone
Live the wisdom of the sage”
”Columns rise in harmony they speak
Doric dressed in flutes stands tall”
“In the northeast square find inspiration clear
Put your image there, let the magic appear”
“Through a window the sun starts its gentle climb
Golden hues painting dreams in real-time”
”Every corner holds a secret divine
Whispers of earth and stars that shine”
”Open square breathe the cosmic air
Unity drawn from everywhere
Spiritual balance beyond compare
In the center grid nothing can compare”
Original lyrics by E Sylvia
Want to Build Something Together?
If you're designing from the heart—or envisioning a place that honors symbolism, memory, or myth—I’d love to help. Collaborations and creative conversations are welcome
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