Hailing from the Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC, Charles credits Eero Saarinen’s Dulles Airport for sparking his interest and passion in design and architecture. In 2007 he relocated to New York to study interior design at The Fashion Institute of Technology, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2010. Since then, he has explored many facets of his interest in design, building diverse experience in Hospitality, Senior Living, secondary and higher education, Healthcare, and Workplace. His pragmatic and accessible approach to design resonates with clients, resulting in long-lasting relationships and repeat business.

Charles’ personal philosophy is that, on a long-enough timeline, the most important things are expanding the boundaries of human knowledge, educating the next generation, and improving the lives of those that are here today. Creating functional and beautiful spaces that enhance quality of life, as well as educating and mentoring the next generation, are what drive him.

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Charles enjoys working with and mentoring junior staff. As a senior designer, he works to create collaborative environments where everyone is empowered to share and contribute to the design process, and he’s led teams on award-winning projects. He is actively involved in the New York office’s Pin Up and Data Unit committees as well as the PEople Mentorship program. He’s also volunteered with iMentor and has taught design courses at his alma mater.