Design Coordinator and Secretary, Transitional Spaces
Organizational website: parisitediy.org
Personal website: jacksonblalock.blogspot.com
Email: jackson.blalock@gmail.com
Phone: 704.418.4179
Jackson works as a designer, project coordinator, and builder independently and through non-profits such as Transitional Spaces and Tulane City Center. In 2007, after completing undergraduate work in Architecture and Philosophy at Clemson University and studying urban public spaces in Barcelona, Jackson moved to New Orleans to build affordable housing. Initially focusing on housing accessibility and local food production issues, his experiences have produced a body of work that also encompasses land access guidance, community-driven public recreation areas, and design/build education. By assisting community groups with well-planned creation of needed space and the navigation of governmental processes, Jackson is a valuable resource as a facilitator and motivator.
education
Structural Welding, Associated Builders and Contractors – Bayou Chapter, 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Minor in Philosophy, Clemson University, 2007
Urban Studies and Design, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, 2006
built projects
Parisite Skatepark (2012- ), New Orleans Community Print Shop (2012- ), Sycamore House (2010-), Pizza Delicious Patio (2013), Bywater Art Studio and Gallery (2012-13), “Owl House” Tree House (2012), Lopez Bridge Bike Path (2012), Priestley School of Architecture and Construction Shade Structures (2009, 2010), Hollygrove Market and Farm (2008-9), Dry-In House (2007-9)
with Tulane City Center: Grow Dat Youth Farm (2012-13), Magellan St Community Garden (2013), Pyramid Resources Wellness Institute (2013), Big Chief Donald Harrison Neighborhood Activity Center for Children (2012-13)
other projects
“Paths to Land Use” (2013), “Innocence Collection” Museum design proposal for Resurrection After Exoneration (2010), AMD Open Architecture Competition Finalist: Mukuru Kwa Njenga Community Education Network, Kenya (2009)other work
Wealth and Physical Stamina sound recording and cassette distribution (2009- )teaching
Black Cat Moving + Hauling co-owner (2009- )
Applied Real Estate Analysis rental market surveys for HANO vouchers (2011-12)
Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center discrimination testing (2009-12)
Everybody Wins Construction and Home Repair (2009-11)
Clemson University Childcare Facilities Creative Inquiry Team (2006-7)
Intern Architect, MBAJ Architecture (Shelby, NC, 2005)
Summer Instructor, Burns Middle School (Shelby, NC, 2004)
Beam, Edwards, and Brooks Construction (Shelby, NC, 2002-3)
Sizemore Landscaping (Shelby, NC, 2000-2)
“Freedom to Build”, New Orleans Free School Network, 2012-13publications
Guest Lecturer, “Ghostlands” Summer Studio, Iowa State University, 2012
Design/Build Instructor, Priestley School of Architecture + Construction, 2009-10
"This 7th Ward Skatepark Comes with a Water Management Plan". WWNO, May 21, 2014
"Music Without Bars". Tom Macom. Offbeat Magazine, March 2010.
etc
Parisite Skatepark Public Input Meeting, St Bernard Recreation Center, 2013
Dry-In House, CITYbuild Board of Advisors, Tulane University, 2008
Integrated Development Proposal, Clemson, SC Planning Commission, 2007
Childcare Facilities Masterplan, Clemson University, 2006
Design Futures: Public Interest Design Forum, UT Austin Center for Sustainable Development, 2013
Structures for Inclusion 10, presented by Howard University, 2010
Structures for Inclusion 9, presented by Texas Schools of Architecture, 2009
Structures for Inclusion 7, presented by UNC-Charlotte, 2007
CPR training completion, New Orleans Childcare Collective, 2012
Louisiana Books 2 Prisoners, 2008-11