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 is currently earning a Master's of Architecture degree with a certificate in Building Facade Art Science & Technology at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies with a minor in Business from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

publications + Exhibitions

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

FUTURE100 | METROPOLIS MAGAZINE

2025

awards

john parkinson scholarship | Usc school of architecture

2023-2025

shortlisted drawing of the year | archisource

2024

cum laude honors, top 3.5% of class | university of utah

2023

FUTURE100 | METROPOLIS MAGAZINE

2025

dean’s list student | university of utah

2019-2023

collaborations

sparano + Mooney architecture | Los Angeles

2023 - present

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

2018 - present