JACK MINCHELLA 12.02.1989 C.V. 07491636843
minchella1289@gmail.com
Originally trained as an architect and urban designer, Jack is now a researcher and system designer at Dark Matter Laboratories - a strategic design and development office based in London. His work combines research, design thinking and system visualisation to tackle complex societal challenges. Jack is also one of the founding members of urban and technology think tank In-Between Economies based in Copenahgen.
EXPERIENCE
2017- DARK MATTER LABORATORIES, LONDON present Strategic designer and research lead on a range of projects that focus on developing key products for
instutional reform as well as to develop new methodolgies for collaborative system innovation. My work is based in the UK context yet the projects I am part of have developed key networks with partners, clients, and collaborators across the world, researching and developing new support frameworks for collaborative system change.
2016- INNOVATION UNIT, LONDON 2017 My role as a design researcher spanned several projects, in a range sectors. The main focus of my
work was to develop a new body of research around place-based, social innovation and urban strategy for UK cities. This was done through both a live project in partnership with a local government, as well gathering insights and examples of best practice both within the UK and abroad. This involved taking on significant responsibility for both project management and research. Running concurrently to this I was an integral part of shaping an internal review of the organisations future mission, brand and communications identity.
2015- IN-BETWEEN ECONOMIES, RESEARCH GROUP, LONDON/COPENHAGEN
Founding member of interdisciplinary research collective based between London and Copenhagen. We organise public lectures, debate sessions and workshops in partnership with a range of organisations & individuals; from local council leaders, social innovators and academics. We focus on the future of architecture, politics and urban economies. It requires strong self motivating and a passion for understanding the challenges and opportunities that cities face.
2017 CMPNDM - MATERIAL WORLD, MADE IN SPACE (SPACE10)
Design, build and project management for IKEA’s Space10 launch event - Material World was one of the festival venues and hosted hackable furniture made from raw materials.
2016 SAM JACOBS STUDIO, LONDON
Worked on a range of public realm and private architectural projects as a key designer. Produced presentation and proposal documents to present to clients and public authorities.
2016 BESSARD STUDIOS - VENICE BIENNALE
Collaborative research project and design project as a contribution to the Danish pavilion at the Venice biennale 2016. The project focused on the housing and mortgage market in Copenhagen.
2016 CMPNDM - TRAILERPARK FESTIVAL, COPENHAGEN
Design, build and project management of a reusable festival installation. Selected as the team to design the first architectural proposal for the festival to celebrate it’s ten year anniversary.
2015 CMPNDM - CPH:DOX FESTIVAL HEADQUARTERS, COPENHAGEN
Concept design, build and project management of the identity and temporary installation of the festival headquarters. Worked in close collaboration with the festival manager and her team.
2012- GRIMSHAW ARCHITECTS, LONDON 2013 Worked for 18 months on site as an architectural assistant on London Bridge Station redevelopment. Given significant design and co-ordination responsibility within the first 6 months.
2011- CMPNDM
Founder of design, research and engagement practice based between London and Copenhagen.
2010 KCAP, ZURICH
Worked for three months as an architectural assistant