My name is Jack Bowe, and I explore.
My core principle of architectural and urban design is the quest for formation of place
through both exploration and discernment. I avidly believe that architecture and design requires
constant testing and tinkering to provide a more meaningful quality of life— for both the client and
community— and have geared my life and architectural education toward this attitude.
I have wandered Paris’ streets at night, biked from Trier to Luxembourg, lived in Cologne,
stood awestruck in the Vatican, and swam in an Icelandic iceberg lagoon, but was always fascinated
by locals’ habitats. Travel is the exploration of the iconic buildings, landscape, townscape, and a way
of life. I often drive with the intention of getting lost and seeking new landmarks by which to
navigate, in order to absorb new surroundings. The art of getting lost builds the talent of understanding the larger grid.
I take the same approach in design. I have always chosen to tackle projects through new
mediums and ideologies rather than with a stagnant method. I have used over six different modeling
programs, learned web interaction design, tested rapid prototyping, created physical models of out
nearly everything, built on drawing skills, painted with coffee, branded with graphic designers,
created projects solely on theory, and built a storefront. I have investigated all scales—from furniture
design to a multi-block Großformen.
In an age where we can’t deny the impact of any single object on its environment, I yearn
to work with a team that values exploration. Exploration in expression, cohesion, and sustainability
both in terms of providing efficiency as well as strengthening its human and environmental
surroundings.
I am currently seeking a chance to work alongside a dedicated and curious group that
cares about the growth and community of the area, and I will work avidly and earnestly in whichever
role I can contribute.