Adveencha LLC

Adveencha LLC

About

Old Farm, Bend, Oregon

Adveencha LLC is a design and drafting studio based in Bend, Oregon, working with homeowners, builders, and property owners on projects that need both a clear design vision and the technical documentation to carry it through permitting and construction.

Our work spans design and drafting, residential and light-commercial remodels, construction and design-development renderings, and the site entitlement process that gets a project approved by the local jurisdiction. We work closely with clients from an early concept through the drawings a contractor and permitting office actually need, keeping every project grounded in the practical realities of building in Central Oregon: site constraints, local code, and the character of the surrounding landscape.

Whether the project is a full remodel, a new addition, or navigating entitlements on a piece of land, we bring the same attention to detail from the first sketch to the final stamped set.

Resume

Jacob Edward Shirley

More than two decades of experience in urban design, architectural drafting, and land entitlement.

Focus

  • Conceptual design, including residential unit yield and parking studies for pro forma review.
  • Full-service entitlement support, from community engagement and design review through planning approval and final city sign-off.
  • Graphic illustration for entitlement submittals, client presentations, and real estate marketing.
  • Drafting for site and building layouts.

Experience

Director (Present)

Adveencha LLC

Director of the Adveencha studio, overseeing daily operations along with the creation of digital assets related to the built environment. This includes residential architectural drafting, visual communication, and site entitlement work. See the Services page for the full scope of work.

Urban Designer / Draftsman / Artistic Concepts (2009–2021)

Think AEC

Produced the documents and schematics required to secure entitlement for proposed developments, and developed schematic designs for urban landscapes. Created artistic concepts to represent projects for clients, municipalities, and marketing agents. Drafted custom residential homes, apartment and condominium buildings, mixed-use projects, and a habitat exhibit for Utah's Hogle Zoo. Much of this work required meeting tight deadlines alongside a strong working knowledge of municipal ordinances and city application processes, and proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, Lumion, and 3ds Max.

Artistic Consultant (1998–Present)

Mr Fancyfancy

An independent, part-time practice spanning nearly three decades, producing murals and custom graphic work. As with the day-to-day design work, the core of this practice is understanding what a client wants and finding a path to achieve it. Projects have included murals on Moab's Main Street, a backdrop for a well-known dance studio, personalized murals in private homes throughout Salt Lake City, artwork installed in several local offices, bowling alley backdrops, school murals and art lessons, custom vehicle painting, and personalized portraiture.

Urban Designer (2007–2009)

Chow Hill, New Zealand

Chow Hill's Urban Design department served both private and public sector clients, identifying issues within the urban landscape and proposing solutions through changes to the built environment. Responsibilities included meeting with clients, researching neighborhoods, participating in neighborhood charrettes, developing solutions to urban design issues, and presenting proposals through graphical and written narratives.

Draftsman (2003–2007)

JSA Architects

A drafting-focused role that provided the opportunity to work alongside, and learn from, several of Utah's leading developers, including Garbett Homes, Reynolds, and Ivory Homes. Drafted and assisted in the design of numerous single-family subdivisions, along with select mixed-use projects.

Education

  • University of Utah: Bachelor of Applied Science, Urban Planning
  • Salt Lake Community College: Associate of Science, General Studies
  • Olympus High School: High School Diploma

Qualifications

  • Deep understanding of how the built environment shapes quality of life.
  • Working knowledge of zoning and city ordinances, with particular familiarity in the greater Salt Lake City area and Summit County.
  • Experience working with municipal planning departments to move projects toward approval.
  • Drafting software: Revit, AutoCAD.
  • Graphic software: Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Rendering software: Lumion, 3ds Max, Enscape, Blender.
  • Administrative software: Microsoft Office.
  • Experience working with both public and private sector clients.
  • Strong grasp of cartography, including topographic maps, aerial imagery, and civil maps.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Skilled problem solver.
  • Current knowledge of residential development market conditions.

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