H James Lucas earned a Masters in Architecture from Syracuse University, where he was recognized for significant contributions to the program. While commanding the usual skills of a young architect including digital modeling and imagery, utilizing Rhino, V-ray, and a large range of the Adobe Creative Suite, he has additional expertise in technical writing, editing, and typography. Despite moving to New York City in 2010, he continued to play an active role in the Schoolas editor for Graduate Sessions, a series of interviews and symposia with some of the leading progressive practitioners and theoreticians working in architecture. Mr Lucas has enjoyed working with Anthony Vidler, Neil Denari, Preston Scott Cohen, and Syracuse's own Mark Linder among others.
Syracuse University, editor
edited copy and imagery, designed layouts, coördinated recording and transcription of sessions, orchestrated production of books 6–12 in the series
Richard Bienenfeld Architect, Junior Designer
drafted and maintained plans, rcps, and interior partition details for 90% and 100% cd submittals
PellOverton Architects, architectural intern
created drawings sets for bid and permit approvals on three residential renovations, produced presentation renderings for client meetings, collaborated on design development with partners, served as intermediary with collaborating offices
Munly Brown Studio, architectural intern
built and rendered digital models for new residential construction and commercial renovations, controlled graphic identity for projects and firm, contributed to branding initiatives for clients
Syracuse University, MArch, Architecture
with recognition for significant contributions to the program
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Bachelors, Letters & Sciences
concentration in mathematics with honors in the liberal arts
Catalyst Prize, Award
award for creative documentation of “the london experience”
Renatra fusca Award for Creativity, Award
Odyssey of the Mind’s highest award
