lex
tochi
Hello! We’re Tochi & Lex, your co-dreamers at soft(spaces) 🌷
Tochi is a multidisciplinary creative with a passion for curating spaces and experiences. She received her Masters in Architecture from Parsons School of design, delving into the corporate space designing NYC public schools & airports. From architectural design and project management to construction management and owner’s representation Tochi has developed a colorful relationship with the architecture. Tochi expanded her passion for creating and stewarding space beyond the built environment by serving on the executive board for the New York Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects. She also created a course she now teaches at Fordham University, The Ethics in Architecture and Design, where she inspires students to explore design with intention and social impact.
Lex is a creative polymath with a deep appreciation for communication outside of the verbal conditions that have been defined as the status quo. With 15+ years of musical education and experience in media operations, creative arts, community programming & entertainment management, Alexis has developed a uniquely intimate relationship with how folks engage with space. As a neurodivergent multi-instrumentalist, her deep understanding of how communication exists beyond verbal language has influenced her passion to curate and create warm, inclusive and inviting spaces. Through her analytical skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and high social-emotional intelligence, Alexis’ academic, corporate and personal experiences pushed her to learn how to transform complex ideas into innovative solutions.