Jonathan Wehri, Aia Ncarb Email & Phone Number

Denver Metropolitan Area

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

York, Pa

-Committed to launching a co-work and makerspace centered around the local tradition of craft with deep roots in manufacturing-Collaborated with the board of directors in framing the vision to get community buy-in and support-Assessed and conceptualized multiple sites for feasibility and vision alignment

-Provided the leadership in the design of new project types including education, master planning, urban mixed use, and office resulting in multiple industry awards including regional AIA chapters, and repeat clients-Established strategic and tactical goals for the firm as part of the leadership team, directing a staff of ~60 architects and engineers -Guided the reorganization of the firm to adapt to an evolving business need from a contractor led production organization to a collaborative design organization by establishing a new design development process centered on design intent and clearly defined project roles-Recruited and mentored design talent, building a diverse team with varied experience and a national background-Increased our footprint into new regions including CA, MD, VA, and NH, primarily through built trust and exceeded expectations of our clients

-Designed and implemented the retail concept around unique Japanese play equipment for kids up to 48” including the digital, physical, and environmental graphics for multiple retail locations-Developed and integrated a mission/ vision/ values around superior customer service and cleanliness resulting in Bellevue Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year-Created all marketing and public relation channels establishing us as the benchmark for the ultimate play experience for toddlers-Responsible for market research, feasibility studies for new sites, and franchise materials for franchisees across the country

Greater Seattle Area

-Sole practitioner as an architect and website designer for multiple retail and residential clients-Explored opportunities around complete environmental experience: bridging the digital, physical, and social experiences into one comprehensive design solution-Inspired clients through an integrated design process where they are part of the design team that led to my next opportunity

-Broadened my experience in an interdisciplinary practice with graphic designers, landscape architects, content developers, industrial designers, exhibit designers, and architects-Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design and develop themed experiences for a zoo and children’s museum-Advanced the design development for African savanna zoo experience project that included over (13) structures for people and animals-Led design and project management of Bellevue’s new children’s museum location

Seattle

-Design lead on multiple award winning K-12 projects in WA and CA-Spearheaded the design of the new NAC Seattle office focused on creating a tool to be an active participant in the design process-Contributed to business development and interviewed for new work

Detroit, Austin, Washington Dc

D.C. office - November 2007 - June 2010-Design lead for two major high schools in DC and Maryland with newly minted STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) pedagogies-Coordinated design through interaction with client, community, design review boards, education staff, industry knowledge leaders, and professional team. -Fostered a design culture in the studio by designing and building critique space, encouraging designers to pin up workAustin office - June 2006 - June 2007-Core team member moved from Detroit studio to establish a new higher education studio in Texas -Aided in business development, RFP’s, interviews and recruiting top talent from University of Texas, Austin-Designed and developed multiple projects across the state of Texas and built relationships with new consultantsDetroit office - November 2002 - June 2006-Established new design processes such as rapid prototyping ideas through model making, visualization, and story-telling utilizing digital work-flows-Promoted to design lead quickly due to design initiative and early understanding of emerging educational pedagogies -Coached and mentored to lead design and development for multiple award-winning projects in higher education