Joe MacDonald (architect)
Joe MacDonald is a Canadian-American architect, researcher and professor. He is most known for his work on The Bone Wall, The Water Planet, Johnson & Johnson's Olympic Games Pavilion and Project Energos. He founded Urban A&O, a design firm in 2004 and now serves as one of its principals.
Joe MacDonald | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | Canadian, American |
| Alma mater | University of Washington Harvard University |
| Occupation(s) | Architect, Researcher, Professor, Climate Activist |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Organization | Urban A&O |
| Notable work | The Bone Wall The Water Planet Johnson & Johnson's Olympic Games Pavilion and Project Energos |
MacDonald uses parametric modeling tools of CATIA-based software combined with digital fabrication processes to produce sculptural and geometrically complex forms and environments. He has received several research grants and awards, including four consecutive research grants from Harvard Graduate School of Design, China's Most Successful Design Award, Vanguard Award "Top 10 Emerging Firms from around the World" by Architectural Record, and the Outstanding Property Award, London (OPAL) Platinum Award, Property Development, Environmental, Sustainable for Project Energos, in Nevada.