Jonathan C. Kurtz, 31
Jonathan C. Kurtz, 31
Associate, project designer
Westlake Reed Leskosky, Cleveland
EDUCATION
BS, BArch, Kent State University
MArch, Harvard University
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Championing evolution of century-old firm's design studio culture; introducing new technology, broadening collaboration process, and encouraging colleagues to teach.
Lead moderator—and motivator—for design staff; handles daily meetings, oversees design critiques, mentor to firm's younger designers.
Increased firm's participation in design competitions, resulting in firm's placement on multiple invited competition lists.
Won numerous AIA Design Awards, including two recent Honor Awards for unbuilt project Cleveland State University Fine and Visual Arts facility.
EXTRACURRICULAR
Adjunct faculty member, Kent State University (2006- ).
Guest professor, Harvard University; Boston Architectural College.
Visiting critic, Kent State University; Harvard University; Boston Architectural College; Ohio State University.
OFF THE CLOCK
Plays in both Ultimate Frisbee and co-ed touch football leagues.
SECRET LIFE
One of eight children; grew up in a one-room cabin in the Canadian woods, 90 miles north of Fort St. John, B.C.
Associate, project designer
Westlake Reed Leskosky, Cleveland
EDUCATION
BS, BArch, Kent State University
MArch, Harvard University
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Championing evolution of century-old firm's design studio culture; introducing new technology, broadening collaboration process, and encouraging colleagues to teach.
Lead moderator—and motivator—for design staff; handles daily meetings, oversees design critiques, mentor to firm's younger designers.
Increased firm's participation in design competitions, resulting in firm's placement on multiple invited competition lists.
Won numerous AIA Design Awards, including two recent Honor Awards for unbuilt project Cleveland State University Fine and Visual Arts facility.
EXTRACURRICULAR
Adjunct faculty member, Kent State University (2006- ).
Guest professor, Harvard University; Boston Architectural College.
Visiting critic, Kent State University; Harvard University; Boston Architectural College; Ohio State University.
OFF THE CLOCK
Plays in both Ultimate Frisbee and co-ed touch football leagues.
SECRET LIFE
One of eight children; grew up in a one-room cabin in the Canadian woods, 90 miles north of Fort St. John, B.C.
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