Yellow Giraffe Architects
Jimmy Brunner, AIA
Licensure:
California Licensed Architect: C40072, National Council of Architectural Registration Board: 106337, B-General Building Contractor: 1068733,
Education:
Syracuse University. Syracuse, NY
Thesis – Loopholes: Invisible Spaces/California Codes
Master of Architecture II
Woodbury University. San Diego, CA
Thesis – No-Cost Housing
Bachelor of Architecture
Professional:
Yellow Giraffe Architects. San Diego, CA
Founding Principal – Leading projects through all phases of development, design, permitting and construction, specializing in mixed-use urban infill projects and affordable (tax-credit) housing projects.
1/1/2023 – present
Foundation For Form. San Diego, CA
Project Manager / Project Architect / Construction Manager – Leading projects through all phases of development, design, permitting and construction, specializing in mixed-use urban infill projects and affordable (tax-credit) housing projects.
6/1/2011 – 7/1/21
Stephen Dalton Architects Solana Beach, CA
Associate – Assisted with design and construction management of mixed-use, multi-family housing projects.
7/1/2021 – 7/1/2022
Jonathan Segal, FAIA. San Diego, CA
Associate – Assisted with construction documents, permitting and construction management of mixed-use, multi-family housing projects.
2/1/2008 – 8/1/2009
Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA. San Diego, CA
Associate – Assisted with design, construction documents and permitting of affordable housing projects and community centers. Also built models and created graphics and renderings for exhibitions and presentations.
2/1/2005 – 2/1/2008
Academic:
Adjunct Professor, Newschool of Architecture & Design
Design Studio 3 – Housing: Study of natural and urban site orders through mapping, diagramming and model making, to develop sites and building designs, emphasizing the relationship between program and external context.
1/1/2023 – 6/1/2023
Adjunct Professor, Southwestern College
Graphics Communication: Explores the fundamental principles of architectural graphic representation.
Intro to Architecture & Environmental Design: An overview of the fundamental concepts of architecture for those considering a career in the profession.
9/1/2019 –12/1/20
Adjunct Professor, Woodbury University
Design Studio 2 – Site Orders: Study of natural and urban site orders through mapping, diagramming and model making, to develop sites and building designs, emphasizing the relationship between program and external context.
Materials & Methods: Understanding materiality through construction and architecture.
9/1/2014 – 5/1/2018
Teaching Assistant, Syracuse University
Studio – Della Valle & Bernheimer + Alloy Development
Fall 2010
Awards:
SDAF People’s Choice Onion Award, Eitol (Foundation For Form). 2019
AIA San Diego Merit Award, North Park Post Office Lofts (Foundation For Form). 2015
Syracuse University, Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement (Patchwork Collective). 2010
Woodbury University Degree Project Prize. 2004
Design the Highline, Advisor Selection. 2003
Publications:
The Fix for Syracuse’s Falling-Down Housing ‘A Little Patchwork’. 2010
Designing the Highline: Ideas for reclaiming 1.5 miles of Manhattan: 29 winners and selected entries. 2003
Collaborators & Inspiration
Foundation For Form https://www.foundationforform.com/
James Gates Architect https://www.jimgatesarchitect.com/
Atelier Chalk https://atelierchalk.com/home
Rinehart Herbst https://www.rinehartherbst.com/