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Jody Chan Menos

Jody Chan Menos

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Beginning in 2009, I’ve had more than twelve cumulative years of professional experience in the fields of planning, design, architecture, interiors, and construction.  I’ve participated in all phases of the architectural design process — from pre-concept through construction administration and closeout — on projects ranging from 400 square feet to 1,400 acres, in Hong Kong, China, London, Rome, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, and Panama, as well as across states including California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Massachusetts, Virginia and more.  

My particular areas of interest include: housing and hospitality design, food-related architecture, master planning, environmental issues, and human rights, happiness, and wellbeing. 

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Hart Howerton, New York, NY, US, Project Manager, Designer

Design collaboration and project management for a “Complete Environment” design practice with int’l offices.

Dec 2019 - current
 

Human Being Design, New York, NY, US, Co-founding Principal

Managing Director for a transdisciplinary practice at the intersection between individual and environ, engaging in projects including: housing, installations, everyday items, and memorial artifacts.

Dec 2017 - current
 

The Office of Thierry Despont, New York, NY, US, Project Designer

Design coordination and production for a luxury architecture and bespoke interior design firm.

Apr 2019 - Nov 2019
 

Arrowstreet, Boston, MA, US, Job Captain

Design coordination and project management for a full-service architecture and design firm.

Oct 2015 - Aug 2017
 

Hart Howerton, New York, NY, US, Job Captain, Architectural Designer

Design production and project coordination for a “Complete Environment” design practice with int’l offices.

Sep 2012 - Oct 2015
 

Junior Achievement Organization, New York, NY, US, Volunteer

Practical architecture and urbanism with third grade students.

Sep 2013 - Nov 2013
 

Gammon Construction Limited, Hong Kong, HK, General Contractor Intern

Construction management assistance for a contractor and engineering firm specializing in quality large-scale buildings.

Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
 

Lu Tang Lai Architects, Hong Kong, HK, Architectural Intern

Design production assistance and project administration for a full-service architecture firm in Southeast Asia.

Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
 

Syracuse Architecture Exhibition Committee, Syracuse, NY, US, Assistant Curator

Lewis Tsurumaki Lewis Architects exhibition coordinator, Neil Denari, Audrey Matlock, Preston S. Cohen, Michael Bierut exhibitions installed, Slocum Gallery

Sep 2009 - May 2010
 

Habitat for Humanity, Hong Kong and Syracuse, Volunteer and Fundraiser

AIAS Syracuse (2009), residential construction in Cambodia’s flood-zone (2007).

Feb 2007 - May 2009
 

Education 

Syracuse University School of Architecture, Syracuse, NY, US, BArch, School of Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture (BArch, professional degree)
Thesis: Architectural Response to the Global Water Crisis: Border Brewery
Study Abroad: Barcelona, Madrid, London (Foster + Partners studio), Florence
*1st Place Award: King + King Comprehensive Design Competition

Syracuse Architecture employment and services include:
- Exhibition Committee, Assistant Curator
- American Institute of Architecture Students, Class Representative
- Architecture Student Organization, Class Representative
- Chair, Annual Beaux Arts Ball
- Chair, Annual ASO Auction (fundraising event)
- Senior Class Giving Committee Event Coordinator
- Student Advising Team Peer Advisor
- Annual Beaux Arts Ball Installation Designer and Fabricator

Aug 2007 - Aug 2012
 

Chinese International School, Hong Kong, HK, High School, International Baccalaureate Bilingual Diploma

Sep 2000 - Jun 2007
 

Cornell University College Architecture, Art, and Planning, Ithaca, NY, US, Summer Program

Jul 2006 - Aug 2006
 

University of Southern California (USC) School of Architecture, Los Angeles, CA, US, Summer Program

Jul 2005 - Aug 2005
 

Awards 

King + King Comprehensive Design Competition, 1st Place

Each year the King & King Architects Leadership by Design Prize recognizes excellence in the School of Architecture’s comprehensive studio. After a rigorous semester, each studio nominates teams of students to present their projects in a competition which is juried by members of the firm. From this choice of top projects, three winners are selected and recognized for their excellence in comprehensive studio.

2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills