jam basilio

designer + carpenter
NSAA (student), MArch Candidate, BEDS, Dip. Architectural Technology

Jam was born in Laoag City, Philippines, and moved to Windsor, Ontario with his family when he was nine years old. He grew up accompanying his civil engineer father to job sites at a young age and has been passionate about the built environment ever since. This passion has only grown and been further developed through years of study and experience in millwork and carpentry. Jam completed the Architectural Technology Advanced Diploma with honours and distinction from St. Clair College in 2019, where he also played varsity volleyball. In that same year, he moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia to study one year of Interdisciplinary Design at NSCAD University. 

In 2020, Jam enrolled in the Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies at Dalhousie University where he was mentored by Peter in the first semester of the program. Jam was always inspired by Peter’s work; however, he was extremely captivated to see a glimpse of Peter’s design process up close and his ability to solve details. This admiration led Jam to pursue carpentry with Peter Braithwaite Studio before entering the office to complete his work-terms. Graduating from the Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies with Sexton Distinction in 2023, Jam was awarded the William P. Lydon Memorial Scholarship and Faculty of Graduate Studies Scholarship upon entering the Master of Architecture program.

Jam considers his experiences both on site and in the office as invaluable, which he believes will set him up for continued success as both a designer and a builder. Thrilled to be a part of the team at Peter Braithwaite Studio while completing his Master of Architecture degree, Jam also finds joy in spending his time with friends and family, working out at the gym, playing sports, playing the guitar, and renovating his home.