John Mikesh is a researcher and recent graduate of the Syracuse University School of Architecture, having pursued a Bachelor of Architecture with a minor in Visual Culture. Today his interests sit at the intersection between the digital and the physical; John explores opportunities embedded within materials qualities and construction methods to speculate on future projects.
Aptum Architecture, Boston, MA, US, Researcher
Working at the intersection between digital and physical; exploring opportunities embedded within construction methods. The goal of the research is to find a new formal language that can take advantage of emerging concrete technology.
Cemex Research Group AG, Biel Switzerland, Research & Devolpment in Material Design Intern
Physical prototyping for speculative construction methods that expand on the potential of emerging concrete mixtures. The work investigates how computer driven tools can interface with traditional manufacturing methods.
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, Shop Technician
Used knowledge of both manual and digital tools to assists students and faculty to create and realize projects varying from conceptual study models to full scale installations.
Arcari Iovino Architects PC, Little Ferry, NJ, US, Junior Architect
Worked with architects and clients to create community driven projects for local municipalities, participated in all stages of the design process from site measurements and conceptual design through construction and seal of occupancy.
Terreform ONE, New York, NY, US, Research Fellow
Collaborated with a team of professionals and peers to develop a project that challenged current food production. Used both digital and physical prototyping to refine and work through ideas.
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, US, MArch, Architecture
computational design and robotic fabrication
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, BArch, Architecture
SU Florence Center
International Studio, Florence, Italy, Fall 2018
SU Fisher Center
Advanced Urban Studio, New York, NY, Spring 2018
