Jackie McDowell-Logen
Project Manager
Jackie grew up in Colville, Washington, surrounded by the forests and landscapes of the state’s northeastern wilderness. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a focus in ceramics from the University of Washington before pursuing a Master of Architecture at the New School of Architecture and Design in San Diego. Her education included study abroad experiences in Rome, Italy, where she spent three months immersed in art and architecture, and in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she explored city planning and brutalist architecture.
Jackie joined B&G in June 2025 as a contract team member and became a full-time employee in February 2026. She has worked alongside Jen and Schuyler in various capacities throughout her career for more than a decade and values the long-standing professional relationships that ultimately brought her to B&G. She is currently pursuing architectural licensure in Washington State.
Before architecture, Jackie was deeply involved in the arts, and that creative foundation continues to influence her work today. What she loves most about architecture is the people. Her transition from art to architecture came when her installations became so large that viewers were required to physically engage with them, sparking a fascination with how people move through and experience spaces. Whether designing a home, library, or even a gas station, she believes thoughtful design begins with understanding the people who will use it.
Outside of the office, Jackie enjoys kayaking, watercolor painting, photography, cooking, traveling, and, most recently, dog agility training. She is especially passionate about community-focused work and has participated in volunteer park-building projects in San Diego, Mexico, and Taiwan.
While her favorite buildings are often the homes people create for themselves, one architectural landmark that holds a special place in her heart is the Mariano Moreno National Library in Buenos Aires. Beyond its striking presence, she appreciates the intimate moments within the building—the stairways, framed views, and carefully crafted experiences. The project is particularly meaningful because she had the opportunity to meet and learn from Clorindo Testa, one of the architects responsible for its design and a visionary figure in modern Buenos Aires.
If given the chance to share a coffee with any architect, Jackie would choose John M. Morse, a local architect whose work helped shape Bellevue’s Hilltop neighborhood. She is fascinated by the vision behind the community’s thoughtfully designed mid-century modern homes and would love to hear firsthand about the ideas that inspired them.
At home, Jackie enjoys life with her husband, Karsten, and their energetic young dog, Lars. Together, they share a love of travel and are always planning their next adventure.
