JUSTIN PAUL WARE PERSONAL STATEMENT
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I am a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Bachelor of Architecture program, where I also earned a minor in Science, Technology, and Society Studies. Combined, these studies have allowed me to explore the impacts that design has on society and the environment, and dually, how these concerns are vital to the development of our profession. Currently, I reside in Brooklyn, New York, and work as a Project Manager and designer at Mapos, a small studio in Manhattan concerned with the creation of informed architectural environments and experiences that are focused around the user. My goal, as a designer and as a human being, is to combine my technical and conceptual education and work experiences with my personal interests in social, cultural, and environmental issues to develop and help implement appropriate design solutions to the contemporary challenges facing our world and its rapidly growing and increasingly urbanized population.
WORK EXPERIENCE 2013 - PRESENT
Worked as designer and project manager on projects in hospitality, retail, workspace, residential, historic renovation, commercial development, visual merchandising and branding, with experience in all phases of work from pre-design through construction administration; built and managed successful client, consultant, engineer, vendor, and contractor relationships; played a significant role in the firm on office culture, standards, employee orientation, mentoring, and pitches • The Maker Hotel, Restaurant, Lounge, + Cafe Historic renovation, Hudson, NY • ‘Wichcraft Fast casual dining experience concept for multiple locations in New York City • Fresh Global retail store and fixture design for numerous projects worldwide 2010, 2018 - PRESENT
Worked as designer and researcher on multiple urban and residential projects • Gamla Lidingöbron Preservation of an historic bridge with a public park and apartments • Connecting Stockholm Participatory exhibition exploring urban relationships for a museum
GRIZFORM DESIGN ARCHITECTS WASHINGTON, DC
2012 - 2013
Worked as designer on numerous hospitality projects in and around Washington, DC; developed renderings and drawings; participated in all phases of work • Bonchon Chicken Korean restaurant in Alexandria, VA • Agua 301 Mexican restaurant in Washington, DC
ARCHITECTURE FABRICATION SHOP TROY, NY
2011 - 2012
Worked as monitor, assistant, and mentor in the wood shop, digital fabrication lab, and ceramic studio using a wide range of equipment and techniques on numerous projects • Blindfield Design, fabrication, and installation of a public sound and light installation • Building Futures Design, fabrication, and installation of public museum exhibition
STUDIO THEM [LYNCH + CREMBIL] TROY, NY
2011
Worked as designer and research assistant on a number of projects and multiple competitions including a submission which was selected for second place in its category; worked on multiple material explorations with ceramics and paper • Tres Tetas Entry for the Premio Arent: A Cieolo Abierto 2011 Competition • Pseudospheric Surfaces Entry for the ACADIA/FLATCUT 2011 Competition
EDUCATION RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE TROY, NY
2007 - 2012
Earned a Bachelor of Architecture and a Minor in Science, Technology, and Society; awarded Faculty Award for Outstanding Service to the School; selected as representative to 2012 Smart Geometry Conference • Aguas Informales Yearlong thesis project exploring access to water in Mexico City
CEPT UNIVERSITY AHMEDABAD, INDIA
1.603.313.0786 justinpaulware@gmail.com www.justinpaulware.com @justinpaulware
SKILLS
MAPOS ARCHITECTS NEW YORK, NY
URBAN NOUVEAU STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
JUSTIN PAUL WARE 393 DEAN STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11217
2009
Studied abroad for a semester at the Center for Environmental Planning and Technology’s School of Architecture; worked as a volunteer with Manav Sadhna and Architects Without Frontiers on the design of a school for underprivileged children living in the city’s largest informal community which was opened in the Spring of 2010
OS Windows Mac OS X
CAD AutoCAD Rhinoceros 3D VRay SketchUp
ADOBE InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Premiere Pro Acrobat Pro Lightroom
MICROSOFT Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint
FABRICATION General Woodworking 3-Axis CNC Milling 3D Printing Laser Cutting Vacuum Forming General Ceramics
OTHER Graphic Design Branding Brand Experience Visual Merchandising Marketing Strategy GIS