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Matt Jarosz

Matt Jarosz

Savannah, GA, US

 

About 

I am currently in my final year of the graduate architectural program at Savannah College of Art and Design. The fundamental coursework during my schooling has enabled me to understand and successfully utilize the principles that serve as the key components to architectural design. Further preparing me for the future is my M. Arch thesis, 'Anatomical Architecture: Exploring Relations of Human Anatomy and Design.' This study is exploring the relationship of human anatomy and architectural ideals of serving the human body. With further understanding of human anatomy along with biomechanical studies, design can be altered to enhance the space and the users' functionality. The project is developing a soccer training facility through the exploitation of anatomical and biomechanical studies; providing an enhanced experience for the spectator and the athlete.

Further allowing me to succeed as a young designer are my past experiences. Most recently I won a competition to design and build a pavilion and gallery space for a fall 2015 SCAD Museum of Art exhibition; which will showcase the workings of furniture designer Dakota Jackson. Additional experiences through Felder & Associates along with FireFly Architectural Studio have granted me great opportunities to experience new responsibilities; further enhancing my knowledge and passion for the profession.

In the future I am hoping to work within a firm that will allow me to meld my creativity and energy together to develop efficient designs and conveying them through visually stimulating media. I understand the importance of accurately and consistently reflecting a strong visual message.

Employment 

Dakota Jackson, New York City, Intern

-Studio competition winner
-Design a gallery pavilion and layout for Dakota Jackson's fall 2015 exhibition in the SCAD Museum of Art
-Modular design orientation for future travel opportunities to SCAD campuses: Lacoste, Atlanta, Hong Kong

Dec 2014 - Dec 2014
 

Felder & Associates, Savannah, GA, US, Architectural Intern

-Redlining and detailing construction documents
-Performed code research
-Created as-builds and generated schematic layout for the design process
-Assisted in development of schematic design, design development, and construction documents

Jun 2014 - Oct 2014
 

Highland Heights Service Department, Highland Heights, OH, US, Assistant Foreman

-Overseeing and assisting in city utility maintenance projects and reinforced proper procedure; provided by city code
-Manual labor including: road removal and repair, landscape maintenance, and constructing community spaces

May 2013 - Sep 2013
 

FireFly Architecture Studio, Cleveland, OH, US, Project Design & Analysis Intern

-Assisted in schematic design, design development, and detailed construction documents
-Performed energy analysis and proposed design solutions
-Value engineering detailed plans to minimize the amount of materials and create a more efficient construction phase
-Performed code research

May 2012 - Aug 2012
 

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, Cleveland, OH, US, BIM & Project Manager Intern

-Recreated specific project schedules
-Value engineering building plans to result in little to no waste of material
-Constructed a 3-D model through detailed plans to generate material and cut-lists
-Designed sets of three dimensional instructions for volunteers; each entailed specific views and details of how sections of a project are to be constructed

May 2011 - Aug 2011
 

Education 

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, US, MArch, Architecture

Sep 2013 - current
 

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2009 - May 2013
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills