JACK VICAIN - PORTFOLIO




PROFILE 

I'm a fifth-year architecture student at the University of Arizona, working at the intersection of human systems and natural landscapes.

Urban development doesn't have to come at the environment's expense, that's the belief that drives my work. I'm interested in architecture as a tool for rethinking how cities grow, how communities are housed, and how built environments can exist in genuine harmony with the ecosystems around them.

My design thesis is simple but ambitious: human activity is not inherently destructive. With intentional, rigorous design, we can reshape the relationship between people and land, building cities that don't just minimize harm, but actively contribute to the places they inhabit.
CONTACT

Jackvicain03@gmail.com

(602) 689-7772
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Resume
RESUME




EDUCATION

Bachelor of Architecture
University of Arizona, CAPLA

Fifth-year student completing a rigorous professional degree program with a focus on design thinking, environmental systems, and digital fabrication.
EMPLOYMENT

Santa Cruz River National Wildlife Refuge
RISE Intern (2025)

  • Produced outreach and promotional design materials that communicated complex environmental goals to a broad public audience

  • Contributed to shaping the project's early values and strategic direction through collaborative workshops
  • Operated effectively in a fully remote, asynchronous team, coordinating with fellow interns to align deliverables and maintain momentum without direct supervision

  • Demonstrated initiative by self-managing a flexible workload across a multi-month engagement
Old Navy
Sales Associate  (2024)

  • Delivered consistent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, building rapport and resolving issues quickly

  • Collaborated with team members to manage floor responsibilities and keep operations running smoothly during peak periods
Undergraduate Anthropology Club
Social Media Manager (2022-2023)

  • Designed visual content and campaigns that grew club visibility and drove event attendance

  • Balanced creative production with active participation in academic field work
SKILLS

Design & Modeling

  • Rhino 8

  • Revit
  • 3d Printing

  • Pysical Model Making
Analysis & Data

  • ArcGIS Pro

  • Climate Consultant 6.0
Analysis & Data

  • Adobe Creative Cloud

  • Microsoft 365

  • Google Workspace
INTERESTS

  • Scuba Diving

  • Anthropology

  • Wildlife Rehab



Last Updated 3.29.25