Caroline Amory James, AIA, NCARB

4000 followers

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Connect with Caroline Amory James, AIA, NCARB to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Caroline Amory James, AIA, NCARB to Send Message

Connect

Timeline
About me
Senior Design Manager, Suffolk Design
Education
- Walt Whitman High School
  -
- Harvard University
  2010 - 2014
  Master of Architecture, Graduate School of Design
  Activities and Societies: Self Performing Stage, directed by Loeb Fellow Jim Lasko, Africa GSD, Harvard African Development Conference, Mud Works: Rammed Earth project guided by Loeb Fellow Anna Heringer
- Princeton University
  -
  BA - Italian Literature and Visual Arts
Experience
- Princeton in Asia
  Mar 2006 - Aug 2008
  Editor for annual reports and policy reviews by UN agencies and NGOs. Worked on branding and website development for government agencies and boutique hotels in Southeast Asia. Taught English Conversation to 180 students over three grade-levels. Developed lesson plans in collaboration with fellow teacher. Coached students for the English Speech Competitions, studied Japanese language and Tea Ceremony.
  - Editor, Keen Media Asia
    Sept 2007 - Aug 2008
  - English Conversation Teacher
    Mar 2006 - Aug 2007
- Alexander Lamont
  Aug 2008 - Sept 2009
  Communications and Special Projects
  Acquired a deep understanding of traditional craft techniques; collaborated with architecture firms across Asia.
- Diller Scofidio + Renfro
  Oct 2009 - Feb 2010
  Intern
  Worked directly with the Business Development Director to identify future partnerships and projects.
- Mary Miss Studio
  Jan 2010 - Mar 2010
  Design Intern
  Created prototypes and renderings for public art projects including “Broadway 1000 Steps,” a project to reveal green design initiatives in New York City.
- The Museum of Modern Art
  Feb 2010 - Apr 2010
  Curatorial Intern, Department of Architecture and Design
  Built digital repository of interaction designers with Paola Antonelli for Talk to Me, an exhibition on the communication between people and objects. Set up online journal documenting the curatorial process: http://wp.moma.org/talk_to_me/
- Harvard Graduate School of Design
  Jan 2011 - May 2012
  Builder and Exhibition Coordinator, MudWorks
  Participated in the design, build and finishing of MudWorks, a rammed earth structure at a busy intersection in Cambridge, in collaboration with Loeb Fellow Anna Heringer, Martin Rauch, and GSD students. Organized accompanying exhibition demonstrating the diverse applications of raw earth in contemporary building practices.
- Bruner/Cott
  May 2012 - Jul 2012
  Architectural Intern
  Created schematic designs for Mass MoCA expansion to add 130,000 square feet of exhibition space. Developed successful proposal for invited Fort Mason Center competition about architecture as a connector and activator of public spaces.
- Harvard Graduate School of Design
  Aug 2012 - Aug 2014
  Contributor, LOEBlog
  Writing about the intersection of design with civic engagement, urban development, and social justice for the Harvard Graduate School of Design Loeb Fellowship Program. Link to articles here: http://blogs.gsd.harvard.edu/loeb-fellows/author/cjames/
- OMA
  Jun 2013 - Sept 2013
  Research Intern
  Worked on Elements of Architecture with Rem Koolhaas for the Venice Biennale 2014. Co-created Etymologies of the Elements. Managed outreach to African nations. Result: First-ever Mozambique pavilion.
- Maryann Thompson Architects
  Sept 2014 - Dec 2017
  Associate
  Project Manager of residential new construction and renovation for all phases of project, from schematic design to construction administration. Collaborator on institutional work and urban design proposals. Maryann Thompson Architects is a full-service firm that builds architecture that resonates with the context and site. Projects include residential, commercial and institutional work including Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier Two, a 180,000 sf athletic complex, Walden Pond Visitor Center, and Princeton University Childcare Center. www.maryannthompson.com Show less
- Harvard Square Neighborhood Association (HSNA)
  Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
  Board Member
  Board Member at Harvard Square Neighborhood Association, umbrella organization for Our Harvard Square, a group of stakeholders working towards design excellence for Harvard Square and ensuring an open, diverse and equitable design.
- Self-Employed
  Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
  Independent Researcher, Helsinki, Finland
  Participated in the National Museum of Finland international design competition, as well as collaborated with local architects and organizations. Created Panel Discussion on Mentorship in Design on occasion of International Women’s Day. Conducted independent study on Finnish Architecture and Finnish language study at University of Helsinki.
- Stefanov Architects
  Jun 2019 - Apr 2021
  Licensed Architect working on single and multi-family residential projects, both renovations and new construction, steering projects from schematic design through permitting, construction and project closeout.
  - Architect
    Feb 2020 - Apr 2021
  - Architectural Designer
    Jun 2019 - Feb 2020
- Suffolk Construction
  Apr 2021 - now
  Suffolk Design is Suffolk’s in-house design and design-management team. Our team of architects, engineers, and technologists is focused on ensuring complete and coordinated design early, ensuring efficient and predictable construction outcomes for our clients.As Design Manager at Suffolk Design and with over 12 years' experience in the architecture, design and construction industries, Caroline possesses experience in all phases of project delivery, from planning and programming through documentation and construction. Caroline is working in a Design Assist and Design Management role on a range of projects in various regions, bringing design and technical expertise, as well as precision to project teams. Show less
  - Senior Design Manager
    Jun 2023 - now
  - Design Manager at Suffolk Design
    Apr 2021 - Jun 2023
Licenses & Certifications
- NCARB Certificate
  National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
  Feb 2021
- Registered Architect, Massachusetts
  Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  Feb 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Caroline Amory James, AIA, NCARB
  Tribune Award Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation Feb 2014 The Tribune Award is given to a young individual demonstrating significant leadership and active participation, contributing to increasing recognition of and improving gender inequities faced in the building industry. Arielle Assouline-Lichten and Caroline James authored and advocated a petition that gathered 20,000 plus signatures to support the nomination of Denise Scott Brown for the Pritzker Prize.
- Awarded to Caroline Amory James, AIA, NCARB
  Presidential Scholar in the Arts, 2001 The White House May 2001 Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students. Caroline was selected as one of 20 Presidential Scholars in the Arts for her Visual Arts portfolio and academic performance. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize… Show more Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students. Caroline was selected as one of 20 Presidential Scholars in the Arts for her Visual Arts portfolio and academic performance. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. Show less