SELECTED WORKS2026Corbin Wise.
design experienceprofessional associationsAutodesk Design & Make Ambassador — Autodesk (Jan 2026 – Present) - Organize workshops, events, and design challenges to promote Autodesk tools Skills: Design Technology, Event Coordination, Collaborative LeadershipNCARB Student Advisor — Thomas Jefferson University (Nov 2025 – Present)- Advise architecture students on licensure (AXP & ARE) and career planning- Provide guidance connecting classroom learning to professional practiceSkills: Leadership, Mentorship, CommunicationStudent Worker — CABE, Thomas Jefferson University (Feb 2025 – Present)- Support faculty and student projects; maintain departmental resources- ‘CABE Lecture Series’ information-technology workerSkills: Administrative Assistance, Team Collaborationleadership & work experienceLandscaper / Prep Assistant / Sous Chef — Various (2021 – 2026) - Developed teamwork, problem-solving, and hands-on work experienceSkills: Event Planning , Coordination, Team Collaboration , CommunicationCustomer Service Specialist & Trainer — Mister Car Wash (Mar 2022 – Nov 2024)- Trained employees and delivered excellent customer serviceSkills: Team Leadership, Training, OperationsSigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. — Philadelphia, PA (Apr 2024 – Present)- Former Social Chair, Co-Head of SOAR Greek Life Committee, Community Service Committee Member- Volunteer initiatives with SHARE Food Program, supporting food distribution and advocacy Skills: Leadership & MentorshipAIAS (American Institute of Architecture Students)- Student Mentor, NCARB Advisor, Student Member Skills: Leadership, Mentorship, CommunicationASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects)- Student MemberSkills: Environmental Consciousness, Sustainability Methods, CommunicationIADA (International Interior Architecture & Design Association)- Student MemberSkills: Organization, Interior Methods, CommunicationeducationThomas Jefferson University — B.Arch, Architecture, Deans List (3 Years) (Aug 2023 – May 2028)Ephrata Senior High School — High School Diploma, Summa Cum Laude (Aug 2019 – Jun 2023)achievementsExcellence in Writing Award, Thomas Jefferson UniversityVEX Robotics Lead Engineer, Competed at VEX World Championship 23’The National Society Of Leadership and SuccessSigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society — Inducted Member, 2026Rotary Club Award, Denver-Ephrata Area Rotary ClubEphrata National Bank Awards, - The William F. Brossman Scholarship- J. Harry Hibshman Scholarship Fund- Gertrude and Clarence Mellinger Scholarship Fund- The Wolf Foundation for EducationSecretary, National Art Honor Society (NAHS)Co-Chief Editor, Yearbook Cloisterette, Ephrata Senior High Schoolsoftware- Autodesk Software (Revit, AutoCAD)- Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)- 3D Modeling Software (Rhino, Grasshopper)- Rendering Software (D5, Twinmotion, Lumion)- Microsoft 365 (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook,Teams)I approach design as a form of storytelling. T h r o u g h m u l t i m e d i a , i n c l u d i n g a r c h i t e c t u r e , g ra p h i c d e s i g n , photography, and animation, I ex p l o r e h o w s p a c e c a n c o m m u n i c a t e ex p e r i e n c e , n a r r a t i v e , a n d a t m o s p h e r e , extending beyond drawings into moments that are seen, felt, and remembered. Curiosity shapes my process. I am drawn to experimentation, testing new tools, visual languages, and methods of representation t o b e t t e r understand how architecture is perceived, inhabited, and shared. G r o w i n g u p i n r u r a l P e n n s y l v a n i a a n d later moving to Philadelphia shaped how I understand the built environment: as a d i a l o g u e b e t w e e n l a n d s c a p e and urbanism, stillness and density, memory and movement. T h i s c o n t r a s t c o n t i n u e s t o g u i d e m y w o r k a n d reinforces a commitment to thoughtful, human-centered design that considers multiple perspectives.
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between the threads. roots. treetop.07-13 14-19 20-23CONTENTS
steel nexus. robotics. photography &paintings.24-27 28-29 30-31
BETWEEN THE THREADSnon-profit organization reimagedDesign 5 - Fall 2025Fabric is designed to move through hands, communities, and space; yet much of it is neglected and abandoned before it is ever fully used. FABSCRAP, a non-profit initiative, notices this loss of creative opportunity and collects discarded textile waste from the fashion industry at the threshold of disposal, preventing it from entering and ending its life cycle in landfills. Echoing this creative journey, the building’s tensile canopy mimics the rhythmic flow of fabric under tension, sheltering the process within while engineering a sustainable path for rainwater to alleviate local flooding. Through a system of sorting, resale, and redistribution, materials are recycled into circulation and placed into the hands of artists, designers, and students.6
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ISLAND AVEFIRST FLOOR 0 7 14 28 42BASECOND FLOORTHIRD FLOORThis enviroment is organized as a campus centered on a public plaza, transforming a former illegal cut-through into a safe pedestrian passage that reconnects the community and encourages social interaction. Three main buildings frame the plaza: a multipurpose space for community events and textile education, a shop that redistributes salvaged fabrics to the creative community, and the main operations building where materials are sorted, processed, and upcycled. Together, the campus makes recycling, education, and community engagement visible and accessible, linking people and materials through shared circulation while reinforcing the flow of fabrics from collection to creative reuse.9
THIRD FLOORSTAFF OFFICEHOUSING UNITSJANITOR CLOSETWATER SYSTEMSTORAGEHOUSING UNITSSHOP STAFF & STORAGEMULTI-USE CLASSROOMSMAIN WORKSHOPHOUSING UNITSPOP-UP SHOPEVENT SPACEMAIN MECHANICALHOUSING MECHANICALSHOP MECHANICALEVENT MECHANICALSECOND FLOORFIRST FLOORBASEMENT10
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ROOTSculinary education centerDesign 4 - Spring 2025Education can extend beyond books, becoming something shared and rooted in community. In Sharswood, food acts as the catalyst. Inspired by the success of East Passyunk’s food culture, the Community Education Center is designed as a hub where people gather to learn, cook, grow, and build opportunity together.A demonstration kitchen anchors the space, supported by classrooms, study areas, and conference rooms above. Chefs teach, entrepreneurs develop their ideas, and village-style ghost kitchens provide flexible, lowcost spaces to launch and grow. Layered green spaces and a greenhouse courtyard allow food to be grown year-round, reinforcing nourishment as both a resource and a connector within the neighborhood.14
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At the center, a greenhouse courtyard becomes a living heart where plants and people take root together. Students move from soil to stove, tending gardens, preparing ingredients, and discovering how food carries culture and story. Around them, kitchens hum with experimentation, and a village of culinary entrepreneurs finds space to create, share, and grow. Layered terraces, sunlight, and green walls invite exploration and connection, making the act of learning tangible. In this courtyard, knowledge, creativity, and opportunity flourish side by side, visible in every leaf, dish, and conversation.17
The building rises as a layered hub of culinary exploration. On the ground floor, kitchens and a greenhouse courtyard create a handson environment where students, chefs, and food entrepreneurs can plant, cook, and experiment together. The second floor elevates learning with classrooms, study areas, and a library, connecting knowledge of technique, culture, and flavor to the practical work below. At the top, flexible event spaces host gatherings, workshops, and community meals, allowing ideas and creations to be shared and celebrated. Each level builds on the next, forming a continuous flow from cultivation and practice to reflection and communal experience, where food, education, and opportunity grow together. STORAGE + MECHANICALKITCHEN + GREENHOUSEEDUCATIONAL ROOMSGREENSPACE + EVENT18
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TREETOPglendinning rock garden towerDesign 3 - Fall 2024Landscape is meant to be wandered through and felt, yet much of it is experienced only at ground level. At Glendinning Rock Garden, the observational tower responds by lifting visitors into the canopy, guiding them through a sequence of thresholds that heighten awareness of light, texture, and elevation.A case study of the praying mantis—its stillness, peripheral vision, and precise outward-reaching limbs—informed a deeper site analysis that shaped the tower’s extending arms. These projections reach lightly into the canopy, framing layered views while maintaining a sensitive connection to the landscape. The ascent becomes a quiet procession, revealing how a shift in perspective transforms one’s sense of place.20
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STEEL NEXUSlife skills mentorship center for young adultsACSA Steel Competition - Summer 2025Young adulthood demands life skills rarely taught in schools—budgeting, cooking, health, and career development. The Steel Nexus addresses this gap as a life-skills and mentorship center in Philadelphia’s historic Sharswood neighborhood, a community rich in culture yet challenged by gentrification.Developed with Campbell Ricketts, Hunter Shoff, Drew Manocchio, and Sharon Maxwell, the proposal places a steel-structured education hub at 2000 Sharswood Street along Ridge Avenue. Flexible classrooms, workshop spaces, and staff housing support both youth and young adults. Exposed steel frames express strength and adaptability, symbolizing how shared knowledge and mentorship can reinforce a community.24
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EPHRATA ROBOTICSvex robotics world championshipRobotics Club - Spring 2023As Lead Engineer of the Ephrata Mountaineer Robotics Team, I guided the design, construction, and refinement of our competition robot for the 2023 VEX season. The challenge required a balance of mechanical precision, programming strategy, and iterative problem-solving, pushing our team to think critically and adapt quickly. Through testing and redesign, I helped lead key engineering decisions that strengthened both performance and reliability.Our success at regional and state competitions earned us a place at the VEX Robotics World Championship in Texas, where we represented our school on an international stage. Beyond engineering, I also developed the team’s shirt and logo designs, shaping not only how our robot performed, but how our team presented itself—uniting technical execution with a strong visual identity.28
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