Jakub Galczynski
1.208.727.7622
info@jakubgalczynski.com
PO Box 3333 Ketchum ID 83340 US
Common People │ Rugged Landscapes │ Historic Preservation
Design should strive to be socially just for all, respect the existing landscape, and preserve historic integrity of place.
Design Services
Jakub Galczynski provides Professional Residential Design and Drafting Services.
Available for Residential Design under 5,000 sqft gross and Commercial Interior Design / Tenant Improvement.
Contact with questions or discuss design process.
Galczynski carries General and Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance.
Design Background
Jakub Galczynski grew up studying Architecture in Chicago, IL. Jakub’s high school provided an Architecture curriculum, where he spent years technical hand-drafting at an early age. His studies covered philosophy associated with historic Chicago-based Architects such as Louis H Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Mies van der Rohe. Nowadays Jakub aspires most to Chicago’s female lead Studio Gang Architects, known for their environmental solutions and social impact.
After high school, Jakub pursued a Bachelor’s in Environmental Design and Masters of Architecture Degree (M.Arch) from Montana State University – Bozeman, MT. His Thesis work ‘Mixed Resolution : Architectural Expression‘ explored compositional relationships between minimalism and complexity. Jakub was awarded the Tau Sigma Delta – Honor Society Bronze Medal, which recognizes one graduate for their intellectual achievement, effort, and initiative in leadership and character.
Jakub Galczynski worked for diverse Residential Architecture practices from 2012 – 2023. During that time, Galczynski partnered with Astronomer Dr. Samuel Singer to develop Snow King Observatory & Planetarium in Jackson, Wyoming. Until completion, June 2024, the observatory remained a career focus. Today Jakub Galczynski focuses primarily of residential mountain homes that align with his value.
Jakub works closely with clients to understand their design interests. Thus far, most clients have selected Jakub for his design sensibility and perspective. The client relationship is similar to a trusted friendship, in which the team embarks on a creative pursuit of a project everyone is excited about. Project communication is casual, frequent, and transparent.
Nature Interpretation
Member of The National Association for Interpretation, Jakub Galczynski specializes in nature interpretation to strengthen our cultural understanding and respect for the natural world. He has worked with numerous non-profit organizations to fund projects that would elevate their team’s greater mission. Jakub believes that quality design promotes the mission itself and encourages project funding for the long-term future. Design as biomimicry, we can attract human curiosity similar to that of native flora attracting pollinators. As Co-Founder and Lead Designer of Snow King Observatory and Planetarium, this project expresses this ethos. Jakub looks to strengthen the dialogue among the topics listed. :
- Dark Sky – Preserving our Starry Night Skies & Associated Energy Conservation.
- Birding – Species & Diverse Habitat.
- Bats – Key Roles in our Ecosystem.
- Beavers – Ecosystem Engineers.
- Geology – Enjoying the World Around Us.
Mountain Culture & Preservation
Despite growing up in Chicago, IL Jakub best describes himself as a Mountaineer. While living numerous years in Bozeman, MT and Jackson WY, he spent much of his free time rock climbing and trail running. Summer 2012, Jakub developed the first bouldering guide book for Jackson, WY and Teton Valley titled ‘Wydaho Bouldering’. After years of competing in mountain endurance events, Jakub has had the opportunity to explore various mountain communities within the US and Europe. He has made various observations on the positive and negative impacts of human development related to design. Jakub uses traveling as an opportunity to research architecture, art, and community identity.
Academic
2020 │ Master of Architecture (M.Arch) w/ Distinction . Montana State University – Bozeman, MT
2015 │ Bachelors of Arts, Environmental Design (BA) . Montana State University – Bozeman, MT
Certification
2013 │ LEED Green Associate . USGBC
2013 │ Certified Green Professional . NAHB
Association
April 2021 – Present │ Historic Preservation Commissioner . City of Ketchum . More Info
May 2018 – September 2019 │ Board Director . Bozeman Montana Sculpture Park . More Info
Juen 2014 – May 2015 │ LEED Coordinator for Affordable Housing . Teton Habitat for Humanity . More Info
2012 – 2013 │ Event Development . TEDxBozeman Montana. More Info
Acknowledgment
2024 │ Design Competition
Selected by City of Driggs, ID jury to design a Community Center Plaza
2023 │ Lecture
National Association for Interpretation (NAI) Title : Interpretation of Environmental Justice
2023 │ Magazine Article
Jackson Hole Explorer . ‘What’s New in Jackson?’ p.26 More Info
2023 │ Magazine Full Article
Big Sky Journal . Title : The Snow King Observatory and Planetarium . More Info
2020 │ Award
Recipient of Tau Sigma Delta Medal . More Info
2019 │ Exhibit & Presentation
Architecture Photography Exhibit, Title : Mixed Resolution. Dean Gallery . Bozeman, MT
2019 │ Exhibit & Presentation
Selected for Graduate Research Celebration . Bozeman , MT p.16 More Info
2019 │ Award
Recipient of McLaughlin Grant . More Info