Dash Maxwell
+ M.Arch, B.F.A.
+ dashiell.maxwell@ucalgary.ca | 778-865-1892
+ 12688 15a Ave, Surrey, BC, Canada, V4A 1L7
I am an ambitious, and detail-oriented graduate with a consistent record of academic achievement. Upon entering the University of Calgary’s Architecture Program, I was awarded one of only ten entrance scholarships. Since then, I have consistently performed at the top of my class, earning Dean’s List multiple times and receiving the G.E.C. Award for Comprehensive Architecture. Prior to this, I graduated with distinction from the University of British Columbia’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program, where upon graduation I was nominated by faculty for the national B.M.O. 1st Art Award
Before studying Fine Arts at U.B.C., I spent three years at the University of Victoria studying History, where I developed a critical understanding of culture that continues to inform my architectural practice. My background in history, combined with rigorous artistic training, allows me to bring a unique, and well informed perspective to design.
Education
University of Calgary, 2020 - 2024
+ Masters of Architecture
British Columbia Institute of Technology, 2023
+ Credits in Architecture & Building Technology
Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 2020
+ Certificate in Computer Aided Design
University of British Columbia, 2017 - 2020
+ Bachelors of Fine Art (with Distinction)
University of Victoria, 2014 - 2017
+ Bachelors of Art, History (Incomplete)
Interests
Professional
+ Multi & Single Family Residential
+ Office to Residential Conversion
+ Parametric Design
+ Cultural Institutions
+ Model Making
Recreation
+ Contemporary Art
+ Film
+ Classic Literature
+ Boxing
+ Fencing
Extracurriculars
University of Calgary Rifle Club
+ Member, 2023
University of Calgary Fencing Club
+ Member, 2022
Petley Jones Gallery
+ Assistant, 2019
Jennifer Kostiuk Gallery
+ Art Handler, 2019
Phi Gamma Delta
+ Scholarship Chair, 2019
+ Philanthropy Committee, 2018
Professional Experience
Co-op Student Arcadis
September 2023 - December 2023
+ Produced and converted Autocad drawings to Revit Models.
+ Aided in design of residential units in mixed use developments.
+ Rendered schematic visualizations alongside construction drawings.
Junior Designer
H.V. Design
April 2021 -September 2021
+ Produced several construction drawing packages in Revit
+ Aided in the schematic design for an accepted proposal of an Ontario based Alzheimers village.
Research and Design Intern Center for Civilization
September 2022 - December 2022
+ Researched various civic, provincial and federal policies regarding office to residential conversions for the City of Victoria.
+ Presented feasibility studies and proposals for three vacant office to affordable living facilities to the Canadian Urban Institute.
Graduate Teacher Assistant
University of Calgary
January 2022 - April 2024
+ Aided in instructing classes of ~60 graduate students.
+ Gave workshops, and one-on-one instruction regarding Rhino, Grasshopper and the Adobe Suite.
Accolades
University of Calgary
+ Illustrations to be featured as figures in TAD, 2024
+ Dean’s List, 2021 & 2022
+ G.E.C. Award for Comprehensive Excellence, 2022
+ Entrance Scholarship, 2020
Kwantlen Polytechnic
+ Dean’s List, 2020
University of British Columbia
+ Bachelors of Fine Art with Distinction, 2019
+ B.M.O 1st Art Award (Nominee), 2019
+ Phi Gamma Delta Graduating Brother Fellowship, 2019
+ Phi Gamma Delta Triple AAA Scholarship, 2017, 2018 & 2019
+ Print selected for A.H.V.A. Permanent Collection, 2018
References
Josh Taron
+ Associate Dean, Associate Professor
+ SAPL, University of Calgary
+ jmtaron@ucalgary.ca
+ Tel (403) 210-6415
Pascal Jean-Mairet
+ Senior Associate, Studio Manager
+ Arcadis Architects (Canada) Inc.
+ pascal.jeanmairet@arcadis.com
+ Tel (604) 683 8797 ext. 67117
Henry Au
+ BIM Coordination Specialist
+ Arcadis Architects (Canada) Inc.
+ henry.au@arcadis.com
+ Tel (604) 683 8797 ext. 67082
