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ABOUT
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CHΔNGES
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FOURTH WALL
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OVERGROWTH
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BROADVIEW
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ADDITIONAL
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CURRICULUM VITAE Hi, I’m Jackson. I’m a second-year student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. In architecture, simplicity and complexity don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Every design comes from a complex web of considerations, but at its core lies a central concept. As the design process blossoms, simple ideas branch into complex narratives that create the built environment and define its relationship with the inhabitants. I believe the study of demographics, context, typology, and temporality can provide the hands that guide these narratives to fruition. Sep 2021
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Media Specialist Waterloo Orientation Jul-Sep/2022
University of Waterloo, School of Architecture Sep/2021- Present | Cambridge, ON - Candidate for Bachelor’s of Architecture Studies / Honours co-op program Graphic Designer, Explorer Hop Jul-Oct/2021, May-Jul/2022 | Remote/Toronto, ON - As a member of an 8 person design team, successfully provided the visuals for Explorer Hop’s entire math curriculum - Assisted in the creation of visuals for Explorer Hop’s marketing dept.
Don Mills Collegiate Institute, CyberArts Program Sep/2017-Jun/2021 | Toronto, ON - OSSD / Graduated with Honours
Contributor
BRIDGE Student-Run Organization Sep/2022- Present
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Summary of Qualifications
Skills
- Strong visualization and conceptualization skills gained through 2 years of Architectural Studies and 8 months of professional experience.
Digital
- Solid adaptability, management, and organizational skills, gained through working alongside and managing multiple design teams. - Excellent academic standing | Sept/2021-Present
Analogue - Model-Making - Laser Cutting/CNC Milling - Sketching/Painting/Illustration - Hand-Drafting - Photography/Videography
j28adams@uwaterloo.ca +1 (647) 929-4267 Toronto, Ontario Jan 2023
- Adobe Creative Suite - Rhino 3D - Enscape for Rhino 3D - Microsoft Office - Grasshopper for Rhino 3D - V-Ray for Rhino 3D - Autodesk Revit - Autodesk AutoCAD
May 2023
Class Representative Waterloo Architecture Student Association May-Aug/2023
Sep 2023
Jan 2024
Vice President (Student Life) Waterloo Architecture Student Association May-Aug/2023
Graphic Designer galt. Student-Run Publication May/2023- Present
Architectural Intern, Studio V Architecture Sep-Dec/2023 | New York, USA
Architectural Intern, HDR Architecture Associates Jan-May/2023 | London, ON - As a member of a 16 person design team, took part in the development of a variety of projects in the Healthcare and Justice sectors. - Assisted in the production of project deliverables including drawings, diagrams, and other visuals.
- As a member of a 25 person design team, took part in the development of a variety of projects across Residential, Mixed-Use, and Commercial sectors. - Assisted in the production of construction documents, renderings, 3D models, AOR studies, and other project deliverables.
October 16, 2022 Reference Letter for Jackson Adams
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter for Jackson Adams who has been an employee of our company for two durations July 15th-Oct 3rd 2021 and May 9th-July 6th 2022. During both these times, Jackson worked as a Graphic Designer and we were extremely satisfied with the quality of his work, his team spirit and his sincere work ethic. Explorer Hop is a not-for-profit Edu Tech company that focuses on early financial literacy and applied math for youth. Our content tries to make complex financial & math concepts easy to understand. Jackson’s task was to take the technical explanations and create graphics that provide a pictorial representation of the content. This is no not an easy task and Jackson excelled in it. During his time with us, Jackson created more than 5000 educational content pieces that helped children all over the world understand financial literacy and applied math. He is always at work on time, his work is delivered promptly and he is prompt at finding innovative solutions to issues that arise. I recommend him wholeheartedly. Please feel free to contact me for more information.
Hasina Lookman CEO Explorer Hop
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To Whom it May Concern, It is my pleasure to provide a letter of recommendation for Jackson as he seeks future opportunities through his coop placement program at Waterloo Architecture. As a Senior Project Architect and the Operations Manager at the HDR Architecture Associates Inc. London Ontario office it was my responsibility to be Jackson’s supervisor throughout his placement with our team. During his 4 months with us Jackson worked directly with me as well as several other team members on a variety of tasks. Jackson quickly became an integral member of the London team and was a great help to our projects and studio. Jackson’s thoughtful and creative approach allowed him to quickly integrate into the office and become a key asset on any project team he joined. During him time with us Jackson grew and developed his skills significantly and because of this he was assigned with increasingly challenging responsibilities. He took each challenge seriously and worked hard to ensure that he was able to complete them effectively. Jackson asked thoughtful questions and took feedback seriously, ensuring that he absorbed all information given. Jackson was very good at understanding not only the direct request of a given task, but also the intent and/or goal. This allowed him to be very effective at finding novel solutions and helping problem solve at a level above his experience level. Throughout his placement Jackson helped in a wide variety of tasks including Schematic Design and Design Development drawings, Construction Documents, Hospital Master Plan diagrams, recording and issuing meeting minutes, and assisting with the review and interview process of our next batch of coop students. To say the least, they were very disappointed when his recent coop placement came to an end. Jackson is an excellent student and I highly recommend that you consider him for your team. He is engaged, takes initiative and you can trust him to work hard on your project activities. If you have any questions about Jackson’s experience while with our team, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Sincerely,
David Flett, OAA Operations Manager, London, Ontario Architect
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252 Pall Mall Street, Suite 300, London, ON, CA N6A 5P6 (519) 642-1414
CHΔNGES
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Housing
Cambridge, Ontario
2A Design Studio (2022)
Adrian Blackwell
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Project Brief: Situated along the grand river between The Grand River Lofts and Riverfront Condominiums, CHΔNGES is a residential complex which aims to connect and bridge the gap between different demographics while promoting integration into the Galt community. The unique shape and symmetry of each building creates a thoughtfully developed courtyard, an important public space to foster and encourage social-ecological connections. Made in collaboration with Alex Li.
The first level of the front building opens the complex to the public through retail services as well as a walk-in clinic. Intergenerational families and also call this building their home as they reside in the spacious yet affordable co-living units above. A series of modular housing units are available to provide emergency transitional housing to women and children who are integrated with the
intergenerational families though physical building connections. A separate and sheltered building in the back is designated student housing and hosts a youth drop-in center. The unique shape and symmetry of each building creates a thoughtfully developed courtyard, an important public space to foster and encourage socialecological connections.
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Multi Student Unit
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Single Student Units
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Third Floor
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THE FOURTH WALL
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Performing Arts
French River, Ontario
2B Design Studio (2023)
Scott Sorli
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Project Brief: Located on the French River in Northern Ontario, The Third Wall is a creative compound for artists to write, rehearse, record, and recite new material. The calm, quiet ambiance of this scenic location has great potential to inspire those who create art. The placement of program on the site is heavily dependent on how sound interacts with the natural granite forms of the Canadian shield, separating public and private space based on volume.
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1. Arts & Events Building 2. Administrative Building 3. Amphitheater 4. Bathhouses
5. Private Cabins 6. Communal Fire-pit 7. Boating Dock
Intimate outdoor corridor along exposed granite
Elevated Outdoor Bath for Privacy & Views
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5. Dining Area 6. Kitchen 7. Flexible Event Space 8. Equipment Storage
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1. Mezzanine 2. Bathroom 3. ISO Room 4. Conviviality 5. Recording Room
6. Rehearsal Room 7. Staff Lodging 8. Staff Bathroom 9. Amphitheater
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OVERGROWTH
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Pedestrian Bridge
Hamilton, Ontario
1B Design Studio (2022)
David Correa
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Project Brief: Designed to replace the existing bridge spanning Sherman Falls, Overgrowth Pedestrian Bridge embraces the mythical iconography of stone in a modern context. Inspired by the stone monuments and clapper bridges observed across Europe, this project benefits from a simplified monolithic material strategy emphasizing symmetry and temporality. Combining historic materiality and digital fabrication techniques, Overgrowth will inevitably embrace its natural surroundings as time passes.
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BROADVIEW INNOVATION
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Library
Toronto, Ontario
1B Design Studio (2022)
David Correa
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Project Brief: Situated at the intersection of Danforth and Broadview in Toronto, Broadview Innovation Hub is a library that emphasizes teaching the digital arts. The building is divided into two distinct morphologies according to program: a traditional library and a makerspace/classroom. The makerspace is built out of structural brick to reflect Toronto’s vernacular while encased in the main library’s curtain wall enclosure, creating the threshold condition of a building engulfing another.
The supplementary program follows the amenities presented by the Toronto Public Library’s Digital Innovation Hubs. The makerspace is split into three classrooms highlighting the
difference between structured and unstructured learning environments. Visitors are encouraged to sign up for the free digital media courses held within these spaces.
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ADDITIONAL WORKS - GR
Master Plan Diagrams Project: Rockway Golf Course Master Plan
Software: ArcGIS, Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop Date: February, 2024
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ROUP MASTER PLANNING
Group Members: Khadeejah K., Mrsal R., Lysiane K., Angenie N., Kristian T., Wang W., Lana D., Brooke K. Nazia N., Samira B., Grace L., Nathan M.
ADDITIONAL WORKS - GR
Individual Typology Proposal Project: Rockway Golf Course Master Plan
Software: Rhino, Illustrator Date: February, 2024
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ROUP MASTER PLANNING
PROFESSIONAL WORKS - H
Hospital Master Planning Diagrams Supervisor: David Flett, HDR Architecture Associates
Software: Rhino, Illustrator, Indesign Date: March, 2023
HDR ARCHITECTURE
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ADDITIONAL WORKS - CA
Landscape Case Study Presentation Boards Project: Termas Geometricas, German Del Sol
Software: Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign Date: June, 2023
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ASE STUDIES
Student Housing Case Study Axonometric Project: U of T New College III, Saucier + Perrotte
Software: Rhino, Illustrator Date: October, 2022