AMOR TERRAE
Amor Terrae is a 22-room boutique hotel, tucked away in the Organ Mountains, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. “Amor Terrae” is latin for “Love Earth,” which describes the overall goal of the hotel, to love our permanent home. This unique getaway is secluded from society, proving to be an environmentally-friendly and self-sustaining hotel. Partof the hotel’s charm is the modern architecture, allowing the hotel’s rooms to blend in among the landscape.
THE FIREBIRD FESTIVAL
In 2004 the Firebird Festival was born. The event is native to Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and based around the story of the mythological creature the Phoenix. Starting in the fall, many Phoenixville residents join forces on the weekends to build a massive Phoenix Bird out of wooden planks, amassed to roughly the size of a two-story house. Watching the community come together to build such a massive structure is a very rewarding experience.
DREAMER'S OASIS
Dreamer’s Oasis is a poetry book based off of a collection of poems written by one of my close friends, Rhys Werny. Rhys is currently studying Psychology and Anthropology at the University of Temple.
These poems focus on the struggles of mental health, and how spirituality can be used to escape mundane life. The emphasis on the importance of mental health is so important, especially in times of a global pandemic.
TIMEPIECE: APPLE WATCH
Human interaction with time has always been evolving. Now more than ever, we are pressed by society to cram a million things into our schedule. Many of us check the time on our phone, but those who are at the cusp of technology might use an apple watch. My apple watch interface design offers a new way of checking the time, that takes you no time at all.