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 Max
Jacobson Ph.D. Architecture, University of California,
Berkeley
Mr. Jacobson was an Associate at the Center
for Environmental Structure in Berkeley from 1971-74. He is co-author
of A
Pattern Language (Oxford University Press, 1977). In 1973,
he completed his doctoral work on the design process. In 1974, with
Murray Silverstein, he founded the JS partnership, an architectural
firm providing comprehensive design and project management services.
From 1972-76 and 1984-86, Mr. Jacobson was a Lecturer in Architecture
at the University of California at Berkeley, and since 1975 has been
an Instructor of Architecture at Diablo Valley College. Mr. Jacobson
is a registered architect in California. Murray Silverstein
B. Architecture, University of California,
Berkeley
Mr. Silverstein was a co-founder of the Center
for Environmental Structure with Christopher Alexander and Sara Ishikawa,
and between 1967-73, worked on numerous CES projects and buildings.
He was Assistant Professor of Architecture at the University of Washington,
Seattle, from 1968-70. In 1974, he and Max Jacobson started the JS
partnership. Mr. Silverstein's publications include Dorms at Berkeley:
An Environmental Analysis, with Sim Van der Ryn, A
Pattern Language and The Oregon Experiment, with his
associates at the Center for Environmental Structure. He was a Visiting
Lecturer at the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, University
of California, Los Angeles, from 1974-80, and since 1981 has taught
architecture courses at Antioch University, Diablo Valley College,
University of California, Berkeley, and at the Harvard Graduate School
of Design. Mr. Silverstein is a registered architect in California.Barbara Winslow
M. Architecture, University of California,
Berkeley
Ms. Winslow combines a background in Social Psychology with Architectural Design. Her interest in design for individuals with special needs led to co-authoring Design for Independent Living (Whitney Museum of Design, 1979) with Ray Lifchez, a book addressing the unique design needs of the physically disabled, and a finalist for the 1980 American Book Awards. Ms. Winslow joined JSW/D in 1978 and became a partner in 1981. She was a Lecturer at the University of California at Berkeley from 1979-87, and from 1987 through 1994 chaired the Department of Architecture at Chabot College in Hayward, California. Her recent work ranges from the design of custom homes, including several for individuals with severe physical disabilities, to fully accessible affordable housing projects. She is a registered architect in California and a member of the Organization of Women Architects. Helen Degenhardt
Diplom Ingenieur, Technische Hochschule
Darmstadt, Germany
Ms. Degenhardt was raised and educated in Germany
where she taught at the University and worked for two years as an
architect before coming to the United States. While being employed
at Esherick, Homsey, Dodge and Davis Architects she has worked on
several large projects for the University of California, some luxury
condominiums and a library renovation among other things. She has
worked on a series of projects for the San Francisco Zen Center and
the remodel of Green's restaurant at Fort Mason. Most recently, she
has been the partner in charge for the Spirit Rock Meditation Center
project, the SFTS campus master planning and several affordable housing
projects in the East Bay. Ms. Degenhardt is a registered architect
in California and a member of the Organization of Women Architects.
Sean Brient
M. Architecture, University of Oregon,
Eugene, 1998
Mr. Brient joined JSW/D Architects in March
2001 and has worked primarily on affordable housing complexes and
high end residential projects. Prior to joining JSW/D, Mr. Brient
worked with G. Shultz Architect in Santa Cruz on residential projects,
and with ELS Architects in Berkeley on several large projects, focusing
on the Fox Theater restoration/renovation for the San Jose Opera.
Mr Brient is a registered Architect in the state of California. Amy R. Guiang
B.A. Architecture, University of California,
Berkeley, 1987
Ms. Guiang joined JSW/D in 1997. Her experience
with the firm includes design and project management of a 16-unit
accessible residential development, a women's crisis center, and several
custom homes and remodels. Her previous work with ELS/Elbasani & Logan
Architects includes mid- and large-scale retail projects, a cinema,
and a recreational/community center. She has also been involved in
restaurant and commercial interior projects while at Brown Baldwin
Associates. Elizabeth Romero
B.S. Engineering, Stanford University,
2007
Since August of 2007, Ms. Romero has contributed to completing the Spirit Rock Meditation Center master planning phase under the direction of two of the firm's partners. She comes to JSW/D with a special interest in affordable housing and urban design after collaborating with Danno Glanz, Principal of Calthorpe Associates, on a field-study of Duboce Triangle in San Francisco which culminated in mixed-use, pedestrian oriented student proposals for the Better Neighborhoods Planning Commission. Previously, she worked with Architect Ron Sorgman of Santa Barbara on a small UCSB trailer remodel project and a house on the Gaviota Coast. Lan Ly
B.A. Economics, Rutgers University, 1996
Mr. Ly joined JSW/D in March of 2006. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at a small Berkeley office where his projects ranged from small remodels to a 750,000 s.f. shopping mall. At JSW/D, he has been working almost exclusively on a high end private residences with two of the firm's partners. His creation of exceptional 3D models has been extremely helpful for both clients and the firm. The clients see their future home take shape in the models, while the firm uses them to solve design problems and propose new ideas. Doug Shaffer
M. Architecture, University of California,
Berkeley, 1983
A senior associate at JSW/D, Mr. Shaffer first joined the firm in 1989. His accomplishments include work on a 160-unit residential development in Corte Madera, as well as numerous remodels and custom homes- two of which have been profiled in the annual Houses issues of Fine Homebuilding. His other experience includes six years at Ripley Architects and two years at Esherick Homsey Dodge & Davis Architects. At Ripley Architects, Mr. Shaffer was primarily involved in university and institutional work, including Hart Hall at UC Davis, Redwood City Library, the new renovation of the City of Berkeley Library, and a marine fisheries laboratory in Santa Cruz. At Esherick Homsey Dodge & Davis Architects, he worked on a resort hotel and conference center, as well as a new art facility and science hall renovation at Mills College. Mr. Shaffer is a registered architect in California. Chris Shelton
B.A. Architecture, B.A. Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of
Design, Providence, 1992
Mr. Shelton's experience at JSW/D includes project design and management for custom homes in Marin County since joining the firm in 2007. Prior to joining JSW/D, Mr. Shelton worked with the architecture firms of BCV Architects, William Turnbull Associates, and Don Dommer Associates. His diverse project experiences include: Mill Valley Public Library, Vallejo fire station #7, Mills College Childhood Development Education Center, and Il Fornaio restaurants. In the past six years he has focused mainly on custom home projects, and functioned as an interior designer at Barbara Scavullo Design for three years. Mr. Shelton is a registered architect in California. Reiko Sugisako
B.A. Architecture, University of California,
Berkeley, 1997
Ms. Sugisako joined JSW/D in 1997. At JSW/D,
she has worked on custom homes as well as a youth crisis residential
facility in San Mateo County. She won the Bakewell-Brown prize for
architectural drawing at the University of California. Susan Vutz
M. Architecture, University of California,
Berkeley, 1984
B.S. Architecture, Cal Poly State University, 1980 Ms. Vutz is a senior associate at JSW/D, currently working on a variety of affordable housing projects. Her 20 years of experience include design and project management of institutional, commercial and residential projects. During four years with the firm Tanner, Leddy, Maytum, Stacy Architects, Ms. Vutz was project manager for a 224-bed graduate student housing complex at Stanford University, and other projects including offices for advertising and internet firms, and a feasibility study for a historic San Francisco warehouse conversion. While at the firm of Esherick, Homsey, Dodge and Davis she was project manager for the rehabilitation and seismic retrofit of Mills Hall, a state historic landmark building on the Mills College campus. This project won a State Historic Preservation Design Award. Ms. Vutz is a registered architect in California. Gwen Winslow B.A. San Francisco State University, 1991 Ms. Winslow is JSW/D's bookkeeper. She began work at JSW/D in 1992 as Office Manager. Her bookkeeping experience includes work for Interactive Resources, a large engineering and architectural firm, and for the San Fracisco Press Club. Jessica Bullen
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