Adaptation of Ecuadorian National Music for Chamber Music Ensemble

This project was to take Ecuadorian national music and transform it for the students at WPI to increase the community’s cultural awareness and make Ecuadorian music more accessible. Three different styles were arranged for a combined instrumental and choral ensemble of WPI students using the skills learned from classes in music theory, arranging and orchestration, performance, and conducting. The result was arrangements of Vasija de Barro, Corazόn Herido and Nuestro Juramento for an ensemble of 31 musicians

Permaculture Design Plan for María Amor Foundation, Cuenca Ecuador

The María Amor Foundation, a women’s shelter for domestic abuse victims, sits on a largely unused plot of land. The goal of our project was to design an integrated land-use plan to provide food for internal use as well as to sell. Onsite we interviewed employees of the foundation and visited local farms to learn about the needs of the foundation and local agriculture practices. Our final design included functional, sustainable features which allows the shelter to serve as a safe space for women to recover and reconnect with nature. We left the property with suggestions on how to evolve to be completely self-sustaining

Revitalization of the Riverlands: Trail Design in Sturbridge, MA

The goal of this project was to design a trail connecting the Commercial Tourist District in Sturbridge, Massachusetts to the town’s existing trails network. Through collaboration with the Trails Committee and data collection during site visits, the team developed a design using ArcMap and Civil3D that aligns with the Town’s emphasis on sustainability and environmental impact. The project included considerations for delineations, materials, and steep slopes, as well as cost estimate calculations, stormwater analysis calculations, and stormwater management design