CURRENT_
WORKSHOP + LECTURE PROGRAMMING
LOCATION / BOSTON, MA
Co-develops workshop and lecture programming covering parametric scripting, diagramming, BIM, VR, and drafting.
01 / STUDIO
STUDIO_
DESIGN IS A WAY OF CONNECTING
IDEAS, MATERIALS, PEOPLE + PLACE.
JONATHAN BAILEY-FRANCOIS
FOUNDER / DESIGNER
DRAWING_
MATERIAL_
PLACE_
Jonathan Bailey-Francois founded Studio JBF as a practice that moves between drawing, making, and construction. The studio treats architecture as a core discipline and extends it into interiors, design-build, objects, and research. Biography detail will be expanded as the studio publishes more of its work.
EDUCATION
- M.ARCH, MASTER OF ARCHITECTUREROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITYBRISTOL, RI
Magna Cum Laude. Master of Architecture Thesis Award.
- B.S. IN ARCHITECTUREROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITYBRISTOL, RI
Minor in Art and Architectural History.
EXPERIENCE
- FOUNDER / DESIGNERSTUDIO JBFNEW ENGLAND
- PROJECT DESIGNERGENESIS AECMEDFORD, MA
Planning, design, and documentation of complex life science, medical-device, research, manufacturing, and workplace projects across Greater Boston and New England. Led exterior-envelope design studies for an approximately 40,000 SF medical-device research campus building, evaluating façade systems, glazing, insulation assemblies, roofing, sunshades, and constructability. Represents the practice at industry and professional-development programs.
- ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERSTA DESIGNBOSTON, MA
Designed and detailed commercial, non-profit, mixed-use, and preservation projects through SD–CD, including a 100,000 SF renovation addressing code, zoning, accessibility, and budget. Mentored junior staff and co-led internal presentations on envelope detailing, technology, and diagramming.
- PROJECT DESIGNERMARGULIES PERRUZZIBOSTON, MA
Produced design and construction sets in Revit for government, commercial, and corporate projects through all phases (SD–CA), managing contractor communication through construction administration. Developed client-facing visuals through 3D modeling, rendering, and image editing. Balanced multiple projects across site surveys, BOMA calculations, and existing-conditions documentation.
- FREEDOM BY DESIGN COORDINATORAMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS (AIAS)BRISTOL, RI
Initiated and led two community-driven design-build projects from concept through construction with clients, student volunteers, and local partners. Facilitated charrettes, developed site layouts, and oversaw fabrication of a park pavilion and a 30-seat outdoor classroom.
SERVICE / AFFILIATIONS
- CO-CHAIR OF DESIGN VISUALIZATIONBOSTON SOCIETY FOR ARCHITECTURE (BSA)BOSTON, MA
Co-develops workshop and lecture programming covering parametric scripting, diagramming, BIM, VR, and drafting.
- PROJECT LEADERCOHASSET APPALACHIAN SERVICE PROJECT (CASP)COHASSET, MA
Co-leads a high school service trip focused on hands-on construction in underserved communities; teaches safe construction practice and leads small build teams.
SKILLS / AREAS OF FOCUS
- REVIT, AUTOCAD, RHINO, GRASSHOPPER
Detailing, hand sketching.
- LUMION, ENSCAPE, PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR
Collage, photography, modeling, rendering.
- PROCORE, BLUEBEAM, NEWFORMA, BOMA, MATTERPORT
InDesign, public speaking, coordination.
03 / KNOWLEDGE + COMMUNITY
EDUCATE_
DESIGN GROWS
THROUGH
CONVERSATION._
Jonathan's work extends beyond the studio through mentorship, design critique, teaching, workshops, and engagement with the broader architecture and design community.
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COMMUNITY_
02 ENTRIES02
CRITIQUE_
05 ENTRIES03
TEACH_
03 ENTRIES04
MENTOR_
02 ENTRIESLEARN_
TEACH_
REPEAT_
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PRINCIPLES_
Every project begins with questions about place, use, and material before it becomes form.
Climate, landscape, construction culture, and neighbours shape the work as much as the brief.
Drawings are instruments. Precision in the document produces precision in the building.
Designing and building are treated as one continuous process, not two separate contracts.
Clients, consultants, and trades are part of the design, not recipients of it.
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HOW_WE_WORK
STEP_01
LISTEN_
Understand the brief, the people, and the constraints.
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ARCHITECTUREBuildings, additions, and new structures.00 PROJECTS↗INTERIORSRooms, surfaces, fittings, and light.00 PROJECTS↗DESIGN_BUILDDesign carried through to construction.—↗OBJECTSFurniture, fittings, and fabricated pieces.00 PROJECTS↗GALLERYDrawings, models, prints, and exhibitions.—↗RESEARCHMaterial and spatial tests without a client.00 PROJECTS↗DISCIPLINES_
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COLLABORATION_
Studio JBF works with clients, consultants, fabricators, and trades as part of the design process. The studio is currently founder-led; team information will be published as the practice grows.
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