Jason Smith has been with KieranTimberlake for over fifteen years. He served a vital role in the genesis of the firm's research initiatives, and continues to shape firm culture by overseeing the selection of new architects. His interests focus on integrated project networks, translational currents in design, and the relationship between education and practice.
He is currently responsible for the Brockman Hall for Physics at Rice University in Houston, TX, the Quaker Meeting and Arts Center at Sidwell Friends School in Washington DC, and several off-site fabricated housing initiatives with the Santa Monica, CA based developer LivingHomes.
Jason served as Associate-in-Charge of the Houghton Memorial Chapel and Multifaith Center at Wellesley College, the Student Residential Initiative at Johns Hopkins University, the competition for the Learning and Knowledge Center at Stanford University, and the Car Shops at the B&O Railroad Museum. He was Project Manager for Atwater Commons at Middlebury College, the Bennett Family Center at The Pennsylvania State University, and the Lower School Science Laboratories at Wilmington Friends School.
Jason received a Bachelor of Architecture, and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, with distinction, from The Pennsylvania State University in 1994. He joined KieranTimberlake in 1995, assumed the role of Associate in 2005 and Senior Associate in 2008. He is a registered architect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a LEED accredited professional.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, with Distinction, The Pennsylvania State University, 1994
Bachelor of Science, Architecture, with Distinction, The Pennsylvania State University, 1994
Registration
Registered Architect, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2000
LEED Accredited Professional, 2006
Professional Experience
KieranTimberlake, Senior Associate, 2008 – Present
KieranTimberlake, Associate, 2005 – 2008
KieranTimberlake, 1999 – 2005
Kieran, Timberlake & Harris, 1995 – 1999
SCO Studio, 1994 – 95
Academic Honors
The AIA Henry Adams Medal (top-ranked graduating student), 1994
The Paul M. Kossman Thesis Design Award Runner–up, 1994
John Stewardson Memorial Competition, Honorable Mention, Pennsylvania Schools of Architecture, 1994
Academic Affiliation
Adjunct Professor, Philadelphia University, 2006–present
Project Experience (with KieranTimberlake)
Associate in Charge
Quaker Meeting and Arts Center, Sidwell Friends School
Brockman Hall for Physics, Rice University
LivingHomes, Belles Townhomes
LivingHomes, KT1.1–1.3, KT1.5, KT2
Houghton Memorial Chapel and Multifaith Center, Wellesley College
Student Academic Services Building and Lane Avenue Parking Garage, Ohio State University
Thayer Dining Hall, Dartmouth College
Building Community Study, Johns Hopkins University
Learning and Knowledge Center Competition, Stanford University School of Medicine
Car Shops Restoration, The B&O Railroad Museum
Branch Bank Prototype Roll-out Feasibility Study
Urban Loft Initiative
Project Manager
Atwater Commons, Middlebury College
Bennett Family Center, The Pennsylvania State University
Lower School Science Laboratories, Wilmington Friends School
Pavilion, French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts
Project Architect
Visitors Center, Center County/The Pennsylvania State University
Berg Residence and Music Studio
Recreation Center Feasibility Study, East Stroudsburg University
Recreation Center Feasibility Study, Lock Haven University
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