JBalinbin Portfolio 2023.06.30

DESIGN OBJECTIVE

Architecture design is a human intervention carefully weaving nature and the built environment together. It is the art and science of designing buildings and structures that serve both utilitarian and aesthetic ends. An enriched quality of life within the environment is defined by the creative process and collaborative efforts from a diverse team of public and private partnerships. This holistic design approach seeks to balance the functions of shelter and program with the spirit and joy of human habitation.

JASON BALINBIN

1870 155 2243 (China) 781 775 0808 (USA)

jasonanthonybalinbin@ icloud.com

www.linkedin.com/in/jab25

PERSONAL PROFILE

As a performance oriented design studio manager and enterprising leader, delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget has garnered numerous project opportunities. I have an organized nature and analytical problem-solving approach that enables me to handle complex challenges and adapt to changing requirements. I have also gained valuable experience in working with diverse teams and clients in fast-paced, accelerated schedules with successful completion.

WORK EXPERIENCE

CHINA INSTITUTE OF BUILDING STANDARD DESIGN & RESEARCH | 2022-PRESENT DESIGN CONSULTANT, BEIJING

Beijing, China

CERTIFICATIONS

REGISTERED ARCHITECT

• New York

• California

• Massachusetts

• Hawaii

NCARB Certified Architect

LEED Green Associate

AIA | Licensed Architect Member

SKILLS & ABILITIES

MANAGEMENT & DESIGN

• Design Studio Management

• Project Management

• Financial Management

• Business Development

• Marketing

• Staff Mentoring

• City Zoning Agency Reviews

• Master Planning

• Concept Design

• Design Development

• Construction Administration

MEDIA & SOFTWARE

• AutoCad

• Rhino 7

• Grasshopper

• SketchUp

• Enscape

• Photoshop

• Illustrator

• InDesign

• Handsketching

EDUCATION

UCLA | University of California, Los Angeles

Master of Architecture

CSLA | California State University at Los Angeles Master of Arts: Art

SU | Seattle University

Bachelor of Arts: Fine Arts

• Site Planning Management and collaboration with design team

• Developed conceptual architectural and interior floor plan layouts

• Participation in Design Competitions

TSINGUA UNIVERSITY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & RESEARCH INST | 2021-2022 DESIGN CONSULTANT, BEIJING

• Design team orientation, management and coordination

• Established master planning and architecture design direction

• Managed internal reviews and communication

• Participated in Client Workshops and Government Presentations

BEIJING VICTORY STAR ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING DESIGN CO. | 2017-2020 DESIGN STUDIO MANAGER, BEIJING

• Design Management and staff coordination

• Developed In-house design seminars and staff mentoring

• Developed design direction for the Bengbu Design Competition winning results, securing Client Contract and earned Revenue. At the Client’s request, hosted Public Design Presentation and Celebration for the City. Provided Client Add Services for Project Marketing and Business Developement culminating in successful opening day performance. Visitor flow attendance gained 200,000+, and the annual sales volume achieved approximately 500 million RMB. It is considered the chief commercial complex in Huaishang District

HOWARD & CAVALUZZI ARCHITECTS INTERNATIONAL LLC | 2011 - 2017 GENERAL MANAGER, BEIJING

• General Office and Design Management

• Staff performance and payroll reviews

• Developed In-house design seminars and staff mentoring

• Developed and maintained relationships with Clients through continual communications, project evaluations, and modifications which established Repeat Business and earned Revenue

• Developed Concept Planning and Design direction that won several Design Competitions which earned additional Client Contracts

• Managed and Coordinated an International Team of Consultants across different time zones, for participation on a Winning Design Competition submittal that was also featured in several professional Publications

ACHIEVEMENTS & ACTIVITIES

COMPETITIONS & HONORS

• We Miss Restaurants Design Competition: Finalist 2021

• Bengbu Jinping 99 Jiu Jiu Design Competition: Winner 2017

• Boston Living with Water International Design Competition: Semi-Finalist 2015

• Yangxian Lake Tourist Town Design Competition: Winner 2014

• Wuhan Mixed-Use Design Competition: Winner 2012

• UCLA Architecture Exhibition: Selected Alumnus for Design Excellence 2010

TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS

• AIA National Conventions: Attended various Workshops and Training Seminars

• Required Annual Continued Education Units for License and Certification renewal. Completed Online Courses and examinations for HSW (Health, Safety and Welfare) and LEED Sustainable. Annual Contributor to AIA ArchiPAC

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ABOUT CONTENT

Selected Works represent a few examples of projects under construction and Design Competition Award Winners. The programs introduces the design process, with its unique challenges and solutions. It also illustrates the scope and range of experiences with the various professional roles and skills undertaken for each project.

CONTENT

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BENGBU

Award Winner of Bengbu Jinping 99 Jiu Jiu Plaza Design Competition. Located adjacent to a riverfront esplanade, how does the site overcome infrastructure obstacles and create a new urban nexus for the city?

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YANGXIAN

Award Winner of Yangxian Lake Tourist Town Competition. How does an abandoned water-filled rock quarry provide resources and leverage for new residential and commercial facilities?

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BLwW

Award Winner and SemiFinalist of the Boston Living with Water International Design Competition. The site currently experiences waterfront flooding. What are the urban strategies for mitigation and resiliency?

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ZRT

Located between the Riverfront and Harbin Theme Park, how does the ZRT Super High-Rise Office Building respond to its urban context and integrate with a trio of existing office towers and shared open space?

Jason Balinbin

Bengbu Design Competition

Year: 2017 - 2020

Firm: Victory Star A&E Beijing

Type: Mixed-Use Commercial, Residential, Educational

Role: Studio Design Director, Master Plan, Client Marketing Team

AWARD WINNER of the Bengbu Jinping 99 Jiu Jiu Plaza Design Competition.

Located in northern Anhui Province, Bengbu City has a population of approximately 1 million inhabitants. The site leverages its key southeast corner position along the waterfront and future light-rail/ subway nodes by locating a large civic-scale atrium. The atrium is conceived as an “Urban Living Room” of the city where citizens can gather for relaxation and recreation activities while enjoying unobstructed views of Huaihe River and Parks from its elevated platforms. Its core staging area with perimeter commercial activity also allows simultaneous telic and paratelic retail activities to occur. Construction completed in Spring 2020.

Urban Analysis

Concept Master Plan

Floor Plans

Construction Photo

Urban Living Room -Atrium

Photo

Hosting Bengbu Citizens Presentation

Bengbu

Construction Aerial Photo

Yangxian Design Competition

Year: 2014 -2018

Firm: H&C Design International Beijing

Type: Mixed-Use Commercial, Residential, Hospitality

Role: Project Design Director, Master Plan, Building Design

AWARD WINNER of the Yangxian Lake Tourist Town Competition. Located in southern Jiangsu Province, Yixing City, the project calls for a Themed Historic European Resort hosting commercial, residential, hotel, and cultural facilities around an abandoned water-filled rock quarry. The site is anchored at 3 points for pedestrian-friendly critical mass and circulation with apartments, inn, and a hotel.

Commercial Site Area: 41,152 SM; Building Area: 46,100 SM. Construction completed in late 2018.

Handsketches by Jason Balinbin

Neighborhood Site Conditions

Symbolic Entrance and Promenade location provides maximum visibilty of lake and entertainment venues.

LEVEL

3 LEVEL

Construction Photo

Construction Photo

Construction Aerial Photo Massing

Spatial Quality Strategy

SCD: SITE COVERAGE DENSITY

The North Zone maintains a high building density for overall GLA and Urban Character. As pedestrian movement migrates south, the SCD gradually decreases providing unique spatial qualities. The South Zone is the least dense with a rural seafront character. The open space here also allows wide open views toward the lake from the street.

HOTEL

TriangulationofAnchors

Master Plan

31% SCD

APARTMENTS

BLwW Design Competition

Year: 2015

Firm: H&C Design International Beijing

Type: Mixed-Use Commercial, Residential, Cultural

Role: Design Director, Master Plan

AWARD WINNER semi-finalist of the Boston Living with Water International Design Competition. Located in Boston, the project calls for Resilient Solutions to mitigate flooding to 50-year sea-level rise conditions and storm surges. This site requires infrastructure challenges regarding the current flooding of Morrissey Boulevard and adjacent areas.

Building permanent seawalls around the shoreline has proven ineffective and destroys local sea and wildlife habitat ecosystems. ‘Living with Water’ allows rising waters to enter aroung key flood zones to create new social and economic linkages. The Omega Chain project is a resilient network system around Columbia Point Peninsula connecting disparate areas with holistic mechanisms that transcend simple solutions and elevate the quality of life.

Flood entry points

Existing Morrissey Blvd.

Local Coastal Plants

Health & Fitness

Education & Recreation

Food Cultivation

PHASE I

Fortify flood entry points at Morrissey Campus Entry and Bayside Expo Frontage. Allows Morrissey Boulevard to function.

New Skyway

New Morrissey Blvd.

WETLAND PARK

Wildlife Habitat

Park divided into 5 subzones: Local Coastal Plants; Health & Fitness; Education & Recreation; Wildlife Habitat; Food Cultivation

Commercial & Residential Zones

PHASE II

Perimeter Fortifications

Build and elevate New Morrissey Boulevard adjacent to the original position with a curved roadway shape to calm fast moving traffic. Original Morrissey Boulevard allowed to function until construction completion. Build New Skyway. Fortify critical perimeter areas

WATERFRONT COMMERCE

Wetland Park adds new waterfront perimeter bringing additional value to adjacent properties and direct views and access.

Commercial

Athlete’s Village & Student Housing

Residential

FUNCTION ZONES

PHASE III

Open both end points. After completion of perimeter Fortification and adaption, open both original Phase I Fortifications to allow storm surge and rising tide water into the new Wetland Park.

Development Process

Education & Culture

Columbia Point land use zones. After proposed Boston 2024 Olympics conclusion, the Athletes’s Villlage will be converted to UMASS Boston Student Housing.

Concept

Competition Phase II Submittal -Board 1 of 4

Howard & Cavaluzzi Design Intl. Urban Planning and Design Landscape Design Architecture Graphic Design

Team Team Consultants Contact

Boston Redevelopment Authority

Nitsch Engineering

Stoss Landscape Urbanism

GEI Waterfront and Coastal Engineering

Prof /Political Science, Emory University

Boston UTC -5 Beijing UTC +8

Jason Balinbin

Wetland Parkway

Harbin ZRT Building

Harbin ZRT Building

Year: 2019

Firm: Victory Star A&E Beijing

Type: Corporate Office Super High-Rise

Role: Design Direction

Located in the core area of Songbei District, Harbin City, the Zhongrong Trust (ZRT) Building occupies the northwest corner of Xueha Square, and completes the symmetrical layout with the adjacent Hartou Building on the right. The site presents circulation advantages of being located between Songhua River on the south, and Wanda Harbin Theme Park on the north. The overall planning and design focuses on urban integration and its linkage with the three existing high-rise buildings with texture, massing and unique contribution to the skyline profile of each building. The site area covers 1.44 hectares; construction area is 94,890 square meters; green rate is 20%, and the building height is 140 meters.

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Building Section Amenities Diagram

Construction

Photo 2022.11.28

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linkedin.com/in/jab25

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AIA NCARB LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE