about
Jack Somers
Jack is passionate about how conceptual and theoretical approaches to architecture dovetail with sustainability, technology, and practice. He is committed to design excellence and shaping human experiences through architecture. His internationally published and award-winning work in architecture, brand development, and digital product design is deeply rooted in process and centered around developing a narrative; his work often challenges traditional boundaries to enhance spatial and experiential qualities. Jack is a skilled designer and technician with experience working across several disciplines, scales, and typologies including arts and culture, multifamily, tenant improvement, retail, and housing. His breadth of experience lends well to his proficiency in BIM, drafting, digital fabrication, and representation. His involvement in academia and the professional world enables him to contribute unique insight and perspective to his projects and clients.
Jack graduated with distinction from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and holds a Master's of Architecture degree with a certificate in Building Facade Art Science & Technology. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies with a minor in Business from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. His CV/Resume can be accessed here.
publications + Exhibitions
FUTURE100 | Metropolis Magazine
2025
64th Annual Awards Ceremony and Exhibition | USC Architectural Guild
2025
Graduate Projects, Los Angeles | USC School of Architecture
2025
IDEAS Pocketbook 2024 | Archisource
2024
Bargehouse Gallery, London | Archisource
2024
Blueprint Exhibition, Los Angeles | USC School of Architecture
2024
Context Labs | Online recognition
2024
Archisource | Online recognition
2024
Model Behavior | USC School of Architecture
2023
Archisource | Online recognition
2023
awards
Distinction in Directed Design Research | USC School of Architecture
2025
FUTURE100 Winner | Metropolis Magazine
2025
Shortlisted Drawing of the Year | Archisource
2024
John Parkinson Scholarship | USC School of Architecture
2023-2025
Cum Laude Honors, Top 3.5% of class | University of Utah
2023
Dean’s List Student | University of Utah
2019-2023
collaborations
ORA | Los Angeles
2025 - PRESENT
Sparano + Mooney Architecture | Los Angeles
2023 - 2025
Guest Critic | UCLA AUD
2024
Guest Lecturer | USC School of Architecture
2024
JZW Architects | Salt Lake City
2022-2023
Posse Global | Costa Mesa
2020-2023
Urban Arena | Costa Mesa
2020-2021
Backhouse Fragrances | Newport Beach