This article first appeared in the 200901
issue of BD+C.
 Jonathan C. Kurtz, 31 Â |
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. |
