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Jodi L. LaCoe
Assistant Professor

Education

  • Master of Architecture, History and Theory of Architecture, McGill University, 2000
  • Bachelor of Architecture, Pennsylvania State University, 1994

Teaching

  • Penn State University, Department of Architecture, 2003-present
  • “Finestra: Looking Through the Perspective Grid,” vertical studio, Penn State sede di Roma, Summer 2004
  • “Architectural Folly,” First Year Design Studio Campus Construction Project, Spring 2004
  • “Adaptation and Re-Use/RE-Use/Re-Use…,” First Year Design Studio, Spring 2004
  • “Surrealism + Film,” vertical studio seminar, Spring 2004
  • “Surrealism Film Series,” Spring 2004
  • “Media and Technique,” Visual Communications Studio, coordinator, Spring 2004
  • “Drain Pipe Reconsidered: A Watery Representation,” First Year Design Studio, Fall 2003
  • “Peter Greenaway Film Series,” Fall 2003
  • “Prison Cell: DADA Travel DADA Studio,” First Year Design Studio, Fall 2003
  • Second Year Architectural Engineering Design Studio, Fall 2003

Invited Critic

  • RISD (Rome) 2004-2006
  • Catholic University 2005
  • Virginia Tech Alexandria Center 2005
  • Rhode Island School of Design, Rome Studio, Italy, vertical studio: Henry Fernandez, Summer 2003
  • Virginia Tech Alexandria Center, VA. vertical studio: Paul Emmons, Fall 2003
  • Rhode Island School of Design, Rome Studio, Italy, vertical studio: Henry Fernandez, Summer 2004
  • McGill University, Montréal, QC, 1996-1997 assistant to Alberto Pérez-Gómez
  • “Through the Lucinda,” vertical studio, project devised in coordination with lectures given by Dr. Pérez-Gómez entitled “Origins of Modern Architecture,” Winter Term 1997
  • “Borges Box,” vertical studio, project devised in coordination with lectures given by Dr. Pérez-Gómez entitled “Architectural Intentions from Vitruvius to the Renaissance,” Fall Term 1996
  • Penn State University, Department of Architecture, 1994-1995
  • First year Design Studio instructor, Spring 1995
  • Fourth Year Design Studio, assistant to Massimo Galletta, Penn State sede di Roma, Fall 1994
  • Urban Analysis Guided Lecture Series, assistant to Wolfgang Jung, Penn State sede di Roma, Fall 1994

Professional Experience

Independent Projects:

  • Sky Blue, design principal, Clarks Summit, PA, 2001-2003
  • Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Retail Store Development and Expansion Project: Quakerbridge Mall, Lehigh Valley Mall, Woodbridge Mall, Berkshire Mall, Rockaway Townesquare Mall, Springfield Mall, Montgomery Mall, Coventry Mall, Livingston Mall, Great Northern Mall, Willow Grove Mall, Palmer Park Mall, Sangertown Square Mall, Pyramid Mall Ithaca,…with Williams Kinsman Lewis Architects, PA, NJ, and NY 2001-2003
  • House on Capouse, Residence, Historic Renovation, Scranton, PA 2003
  • Lackawanna County Stadium, Addition, with Springfield Group, Moosic, PA 2002
  • Montage Ski Resort, Addition, with Springfield Group, Scranton, PA 2002
  • Zigga Residence, Accessible House, Scranton, PA 2002
  • Syphon Vortex, design partner, Pittsburgh, PA, 1998-2001
  • Monument to the Steelworkers, Pittsburgh, PA 2001
  • Lerda Historic Façade Renovation, Pittsburgh, PA 2001
  • Bazari Retail/ Apartment Building, Pittsburgh, PA 2000
  • McGuinn Apartment Renovation, with Astorino Architects, New York, NY 2000
  • DelSole Residence, Addition/ Renovation, Pittsburgh, PA 2000
  • Rosa Villa Restaurant, Addition/ Renovation, Pittsburgh, PA 2000
  • JDBA Architects, Pittsburgh, PA 1998-2001
  • DCI (Dialysis Clinic, Inc.), Banksville Road and Arlington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 2000
  • Kearn Spirituality Center, Sisters of Divine Providence, Allison Park, PA 2000
  • Srodes Residence, Addition/ Renovation, Ross Mountain, Ligonier, PA 1998
  • Astorino Architects, Pittsburgh, PA 1997-1998
  • St. Clair Hospital, Cancer Treatment Center, unbuilt project, Pittsburgh, PA 1998
  • Altoona Ballpark, Restaurant and BBQ Pit, Altoona, PA 1998
  • LDA Historic Facade Renovation, Pittsburgh, PA 1998
  • Edgewood Country Club, “The Grille” Restaurant, Pittsburgh, PA 1998
  • Duquesne Club, “La Cave” Wine Cellar, Pittsburgh, PA 1998
  • PJ Dick/ Trumbull Corporation, Office Expansion, Pittsburgh, PA 1997
  • PNC Bank Operations Center, Design Competition Team, Winning Entry, Pittsburgh, PA 1997

Honors, Awards, Exhibits

  • "dis-joint," Arquitectum International Infinite Strip Competition 2007
  • "double," Arquitectum International Infinite Strip Competition 2006 exhibited at http://www.arquitectum.com
  • "sur-[faces]," performance at What do Buildings Want?, Penn State University 2006
  • "jane's marker," Faculty Exhibit, Woskob Family Gallery, Penn State University 2004
  • “under/standing architecture,” exhibition, gallery between Units C & D, Penn State University, 2004
  • “Nightlight,” Faculty Design Competition, Penn State University, hoorable mention, 2004
  • "Steelworks Monument: Structures for Inclusion," Penn State University 2004
  • Retail Store Performance Record Sales, Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, 2001-2003
  • Birth of Evan James O’Toole, Pittsburgh, May 21, 1999
  • Monument to the Steelworkers, Competition Selection for Construction, Pittsburgh, PA, 1998
  • "Self-portrait...a chest of drawers," McGill University 1996, exhibit catalog at http://ww2.mcgill.ca/arch/theory/publications/9597lacoe.htm
  • “Psychosomatic Expression: a Convent in Rome,” Grand Tour of Rome Exhibition at Palazzo Doria Pamphili, Rome 1994
  • ACSA National Teaching Award, Honorable Mention, studio instruction team member, PSU First Year Design Studio Campus Constructions, 1995
  • John Stewardson Memorial Competition, First Prize, Pennsylvania Schools of Architecture, 1995
  • Creative Achievement Award, College of Arts and Architecture, Penn State University, 1995
  • Kossman Thesis Competition, Second Place, Penn State University, 1994
  • AIA (American Institute of Architects) Medal, Penn State University, 1994
  • John Stewardson Memorial Competition, Honorable Mention, Pennsylvania Schools of Architecture, 1994
  • Fourth Year Design Excellence Award, Penn State University, 1993
  • Reuben and Gladys Golumbic Scholarship, Penn State University, 1993
  • Ewng Cherry Cole Award, Penn State University, 1993
  • New Urban Housing Competition, Exhibition and Catalogue, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, June 1992
  • AIA/ AAF (American Institute of Architects/ American Architectural Foundation) Scholarship, Penn State, 1992/ 1993
  • Third Year Design Excellence Award, Penn State University, 1992
  • PCMA (Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry CAssociation) Competition, Honorable Mention, Penn State University, 1992
  • Bracken Corbelletti Competition, Honorable Mention, Penn State University, 1991

Published Work and Presentations

  • “ex tempore," with Lisa Iulo, ACSA Southwest Regional Proceedings Improvisation Theme, 2005
  • "Synæsthesia: Intersense Symposium,” panel respondent, Penn State University, Oct. 2003
  • “There’s a lot a guy can learn from Pittsburgh,”  by Blair Kamin, Chicago Tribune, Aug. 9, 2002
  • “Steelworkers Monument: Structures for Inclusion,” exhibited Penn State University, Apr. 2002
  • “Remembering Those Who Forged an Age of Steel,” by Ingrid Whitehead,  Architectural Record, Mar. 2002, pp. 63-64
  • “Public Exhibition: Steelworkers Monument,” Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Feb. 2002
  • “Steelworkers Monument,” Units cover design, PSU Architecture Publication 2002
  • “Steelworkers Monument,” DesignArchitecture.com, webzine, Oct.-Nov. 2001
  • “Steelworkers Monument,” Sculpture Magazine (Washington, DC), Sept. 2001, pp. 33-37
  • “Steelworkers Monument,” Columns Magazine, AIA Publication, Pittsburgh Chapter, June 2001, p. 5
  • “A Stream of Tears Where Molten Steel Once Flowed,” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Apr. 21, 2001
  • “Forging Memories,” Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Apr. 21, 2001
  • James O’Toole,” by Jodi LaCoe, Contrast Magazine, Pittsburgh Art Forum, July/August 2000
  • “Andrea Pozzo: the joining of truth and illusion,” Graduate Thesis, McGill University, 2000
  • “Self portrait... a chest of drawers,” Exhibition and Catalogue, McGill University, 1996 - catalogue may be viewed at                                                               http://ww2.mcgill.ca/arch/theory/publications/9597lacoe.htm
  • The Italian Traveller, articles reviewing the Veneto, Stardust Publications, New York, 1996
  • “Memento mori and the glossy photograph of the architectural image,” Graduate Essay, McGill University, 1995

Conference Presentations/Outreach Activities

  • Arch Apg, established the first Penn State University Architecture Alumni Group, 2006-2007
  • Penn State University Architecture summer camp poster, "Engagement Thru the Disciplines" with Lisa Iulo. Presented at the Outreach Scholarship 2006 Conference, Columbus, OH October 2006
  • "sur-[faces]," performance at What do Buildings Want?, Penn State University 2006
  • "ex tempore" - with Lisa Iulo, ACSA Southeast Regional Conference, 2005
  • Panel respondent, Synasthesia conference, Penn State University 2004