David Deckelbaum is an architectural designer. He has worked as a cabinetmaker, audio video specialist and researcher. He holds of Bachelor of Science in Architecture from McGill University.
California Closets, Montreal, QC, CA, Cabinetmaker
• Crafting high-quality custom cabinetry, closets, and storage solutions.
• Ensuring durability, safety, and a seamless finish on all completed cabinetry projects.
• Extensive experience with hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment (e.g., saws, measuring devices).
McGill University, Montreal, QC, CA, Media Centre Coordinator
• Offer comprehensive aid in large-format printing, optimization of software workflows.
• Instrumental in the completion of exhibitions, project documentation at the McGill University School of Architecture.
McGill University, Montreal, QC, CA, Lecture Series Coordinator
• Selected as one of two students to curate a lecture series about design.
• Represented McGill in securing: la Shed, Pelletier de Fontenay, Principal Studio, Javier Senosiain, Lauren Goodman, etc.
• Facilitated interactive student sessions with lecturers, fostering engagement beyond traditional lectures.
• Produced an exhibition and vernissage on the work of la Shed.
• Secured grants from the SSMU Equity and Environmental Funds.
McGill University Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture, Montreal, QC, CA, Audio Video Specialist
• Selected as sole documenter of the Design for the Global Majority Symposium.
• Directed and operated professional audio/video equipment to conduct interviews, workshops, timelapse photography.
• Developed the livestreaming infrastructure for panel discussions, keynote lectures.
• Supervised by Professor Ipek Türeli.
McGill University Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture, Montreal, QC, CA, Research Associate
• Creation of an interview repository: a series of video interviews with collaborators of celebrated architect, Arthur Erickson.
• Conducted 29 interviews in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles.
• Selected as one of two students in the Faculty of Engineering.
• Developed digital booking system for scheduling interviews.
• Direct point-of-contact for all interviewees.
• Documented interviews using professional audio/video/lighting equipment.
• Archival research at the Canadian Centre for Architecture, Canadian Architectural Archive, Canadian Architecture Collection.
• Collaborated with PhD candidate, Katrin Zavgorodny-Freedman.
• Co-supervised by Professors David Theodore and David Covo.
McGill University Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture, Montreal, QC, CA, Research Associate
• Creation of an interview repository: a series of video interviews with collaborators of celebrated architect, Arthur Erickson.
• Conducted 29 interviews in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles.
• Selected as one of two students in the Faculty of Engineering.
• Developed digital booking system for scheduling interviews.
• Direct point-of-contact for all interviewees.
• Documented interviews using professional audio/video/lighting equipment.
• Archival research at the Canadian Centre for Architecture, Canadian Architectural Archive, Canadian Architecture Collection.
• Collaborated with PhD candidate, Katrin Zavgorodny-Freedman.
• Co-supervised by Professors David Theodore and David Covo.
Provencher Roy et Associés Scholarship, Scholarship
Raymond Jotterand SURE Award, Scholarship
