Christian sees architecture as a civic act and is drawn to work that serves a broader public purpose. Through a Travel Fellowship, Christian studied vernacular housing in South Asia’s rapidly urbanizing cities, deepening his understanding of how culture, context, and local building traditions shape design. His deep hands-on construction experience has given him an equally practical understanding of how ideas are resolved and built. He brings these perspectives together to create places that feel specific to their context, are carefully made, and remain useful over time. His portfolio includes nonprofit arts, commercial, K–12, higher education, and government projects, reflecting his ability to bring the same care and sense of purpose to a wide range of institutions and communities.