MALCOLM ANTHONY JONES
MAJ Architecture + Design
SAY IT LOUD - FLORIDA Exhibitor​
Florida Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
Knowing that my work has a direct impact on the lives of people that experience that spaces I design and create. For better or for worse, this is not to be taken lightly.
MALCOLM ANTHONY JONES
Bio:
The Great Designer Malcolm Jones is a Florida International University Alumni, a Florida registered architect, and is the owner and principal architect of MAJ Architecture + Design. Alongside this, Malcolm is an adjunct professor at CityLab - Orlando (University of Florida’s Graduate School of Architecture); and is the chair of Black Architects in the Making - Orlando, is a program that introduces architecture to young middle and high school students of color.
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How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
From a very young age, my Mother would tell me that I was going to be an Architect every chance she had. This was sparked by my interest in K'Nex, Legos, and sketching.
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What do you do?
I am the Owner of MAJ Architecture + Design, also I serve on the board for the Orlando Foundation for Architecture, and I am the chair of the Black Architects in the Making - Orlando non-profit.
What excites you in the work you do?
I love understanding how buildings come together. As important as the design process is, a building is only successful as its ability to be constructed. Therefore, for me understanding constructability in an intimate way is paramount.
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Who or what inspires you professionally?
Knowing that my work has a direct impact on the lives of people that experience that spaces I design and create. For better or for worse, this is not to be taken lightly.
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What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
My proudest accomplishment thus far is acquiring my license! February 2023....
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Featured Project Name:
Pathways Drop-In Center
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Featured Project Location:
Orlando, FL
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Featured Project Completion Date:
September 2024
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Role in Featured Project:
Project Architect
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Featured Project Description:
The Pathway's Drop-In Center is a day center that services unhoused individuals with services such as: meals, clothes washing, education, social services, and much more. This project received City Funding to go through a complete redesign and facility upgrade. The images provided are the concept renderings that my team produced.
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