“Alex is a legendary developer and educator - under his leadership Agile Lens continues to thrive and maintain its position as one of the strongest XR design agencies in the world. While working at Agile Lens as an Assistant Project Manager I was able to witness Alex’s love for theater and commitment to excellent work. I also saw how he treats clients as collaborators to come up with truly innovative creations for each bespoke project. I’m very grateful to Alex for allowing me to be part of his stellar team!”
About
Architect turned XR-chitect crafting virtual worlds and the spectacles…
Contributions
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“You can’t do good augmented reality with Unreal” says people Come check out our Intro to AR lab session at Unreal Fest !
“You can’t do good augmented reality with Unreal” says people Come check out our Intro to AR lab session at Unreal Fest !
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Experience
Education
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School of Architecture at Syracuse University
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Activities and Societies: WhAT (Warehouse Architecture Theater), First Year Players, Blackbox Players, Architecture Reading Room, Remembrance Scholars, Renee Crown Honors Program
Study Abroad | London, 2008
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Licenses & Certifications
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Unreal Authorized Training Center
Unreal Authorized Partners
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Unreal Authorized Instructor - 2024
Unreal Authorized Partners
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Unreal Authorized Training Center - 2024
Unreal Authorized Partners
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Re-Badge - UE5 Unreal Authorized Instructor
Unreal Authorized Partners
Publications
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Designing like you’re there: What I learned using VR for architecture
IBM thinkLeaders
I was asked by IBM to write an article about how I began using VR for architectural design, and how it has changed from 2013-2017.
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Spider-Gwen Fake Trailer Leaves Viewers Wanting the Real Thing
NY Daily News
I made a fake movie trailer for New York Magazine and lots of people watched it.
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Terra Neo Deluxe (board game)
The Game Crafter
In Terra Neo, the game of Creation and Worship, players assume the roles of young gods crafting a new world together. Along the way, they build temples and acquire new abilities, becoming more powerful and ever more worship-worthy. The game ends when the world is complete, and the winner is the god whose temples have the
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"Going Where So Many Have Gone Before"
New York Times
The New York Times gives a glowing review to the Cracked.com sci-fi parody webseries, "Starship Icarus"
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Rum Run Deluxe Edition Game Review
Father Geek
Renowned game review site Father Geek, gives the boardgame Rum Run Deluxe a full review.
"The Gamer Geeks were a bit skeptical when it came to Rum Run. When I told them the game was a mashup of Dominos and Mancala (two games not overly enjoyed by the gamer elitists), I’m sure their original thoughts were not positive. What they found was a strategic and tactical abstract game with some real depth to it. So, yes, they liked it. According to one Gamer Geek, “I’m surprised how much I am…Renowned game review site Father Geek, gives the boardgame Rum Run Deluxe a full review.
"The Gamer Geeks were a bit skeptical when it came to Rum Run. When I told them the game was a mashup of Dominos and Mancala (two games not overly enjoyed by the gamer elitists), I’m sure their original thoughts were not positive. What they found was a strategic and tactical abstract game with some real depth to it. So, yes, they liked it. According to one Gamer Geek, “I’m surprised how much I am enjoying this game."
"Rum Run has been described as Dominoes meets Mancala. But this game is so much more than two games mashed together."Other authorsSee publication -
Transvancement
Young Architect's Forum, "Connection"
Alex Coulombe discusses his career path as an architectural consultant: more design, less bureaucracy!
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'Breaking Bad' vs. Weird Al: 'Albuquerque' Mash-Up Works Surprisingly Well
Huffington Post
Created a Mash-Up of 'Weird Al' Yankovic's song "Albuquerque" and the tv series, "Breaking Bad."
"This is probably the best Albuquerque / Breaking Bad mash-up you’re likely to see today." - "Weird Al" Yankovic
"I’m not going to go out on a limb and proclaim ibrews’ igenius mashup of “Albuquerque” with scenes from Breaking Bad to be the best video on the Internet today, because everyone already knows that." -Uproxx
"...nothing short of brilliant. "Albuquerque" is, like all…Created a Mash-Up of 'Weird Al' Yankovic's song "Albuquerque" and the tv series, "Breaking Bad."
"This is probably the best Albuquerque / Breaking Bad mash-up you’re likely to see today." - "Weird Al" Yankovic
"I’m not going to go out on a limb and proclaim ibrews’ igenius mashup of “Albuquerque” with scenes from Breaking Bad to be the best video on the Internet today, because everyone already knows that." -Uproxx
"...nothing short of brilliant. "Albuquerque" is, like all the greatest mashups, a commentary that transforms its parts. And given the quality of the source material, that's saying a lot." - The Daily Dot
"...some beautiful soul on the internet created the next best thing (to Weird Al and the Breaking Bad cast filming a short together). Highlights include an especially chilling choice of scenes for “I haven’t had a bite in days” and a truly perfect visual accompaniment to Al’s attempt to spell “Albuquerque.” -Flavorwire
"Alex Coulombe, (henceforward non-ironically referred to as Genius), has successfully combined two of my all-time favorite things into one epic, awe-inspiring, mind-blowing, poodle-punching, donut-loving video." - Times Union
"Are you a fan of "Weird Al" Yankovic and "Breaking Bad" and have 11 minutes to spare? If not, make some. Because you won't want to miss this." - Huffington Post
"I don't know why this works, but it does. The video is, as a friend observed when I showed it to her, the product of a very clear but totally inexplicable vision. I'm glad he made it." - Kotaku
"... a delight... incredible... sit back and enjoy." - WebProNews
"...wonderful" - Laughing Squid
"Revealing a whole lot of unlikely similarities, a new take on "Albuquerque" proves that Breaking Bad is nothing more than a "Weird Al" video." - AV Club
"...the perfect video made of Breaking Bad clips. The brilliant editing makes you forget how long it is." - Mental Floss -
Rum Run Deluxe (board game)
The Game Crafter
A cross between dominos and mancala, Rum Run is a highly-customizable game of strategy and/or chance . Players build roads from the town center to secret distilleries in the forest, then try to bring their supply back, all the while facing obstacles, a limited road supply, and other players.
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NY Philarharmonic 360 at the Park Avenue Armory
New York Times
Created the rendering and consulted on the design and layout of this one-off unique production.
Courses
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Acting
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Advanced Building Systems
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Analyzing Theater
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Architectural Design Studio
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Architectural Representation
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Architectural Technology
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Architectural Theory
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Comprehensive Studio with Brian Lonsway
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Computer Aided Design
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Digital Music Composition
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Facades
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Film
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Gamification
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History of Architecture
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History of Theater
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Intro to Theater
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Philosophy
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Playwriting
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Professional Practice
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Structures
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Thesis Prep/ Thesis
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Visiting Critic Studio with Brian Lonsway
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Web Development
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Writing
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Honors & Awards
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2nd Place WebVR Hackathon 2017
Sketchfab, WebVR New York
From Friday June 23rd to Sunday June 25th I participated in the second annual NYC WebVR hackaton hosted by Sketchfab and Hugh Seaton. With my team of Thomas Van Bouwel, Sam Spaeth, and Maxwell Foxman, we had 36 hours to design and build a compelling WebVR application from scratch.
We decided to create a compelling 'classroom' WebVR experience that would allow users to simply go to a web link and find themselves in a multi-user VR classroom. At first we tried to implement the Altspace SDK…From Friday June 23rd to Sunday June 25th I participated in the second annual NYC WebVR hackaton hosted by Sketchfab and Hugh Seaton. With my team of Thomas Van Bouwel, Sam Spaeth, and Maxwell Foxman, we had 36 hours to design and build a compelling WebVR application from scratch.
We decided to create a compelling 'classroom' WebVR experience that would allow users to simply go to a web link and find themselves in a multi-user VR classroom. At first we tried to implement the Altspace SDK to take advantage of their existing infrastructure, but a key component of our vision was that the room's 'teacher' would have speaking privileges and control when the 'students' could talk (they'd be muted by default).
So instead, we built the multi-user system ourselves using a number of technologies including Aframe and WebRTC. In the end we had a beautiful little campfire scenario with the following setup:
First person to go to the link is the 'teacher'
Everyone else who comes in may select their seat and hear the teacher but they are muted.
If someone would like to speak, they click on the question mark above the campfire, which alerts the teacher, who can then give (and revoke) speaking privileges.
Here's Sketchfab's write-up on the event featuring a very surly photo of yours truly:
https://blog.sketchfab.com/sketchfab-hosts-webvr-hackathon/
Here's the WebVR experience:
http://afterclass.glitch.me/
Here's more information on the development:
https://devpost.com/software/afterclassvr
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Renee Crown University Honors Program
Syracuse University
Graduated with honors from Renee Crown University Honors Program, requiring extensive specialized coursework, civic engagement, and capstone project that ties into the architectural thesis. Alex's capstone was an epic multi-stage play designed specifically for performance on the theater he designed.
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Remembrance Scholar
Syracuse University
The Remembrance Scholarship is one of the highest awards a Syracuse University student can receive. These scholarships honor and remember the 35 students studying abroad with Syracuse University who were among the 270 men, women, and children killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988.
Each year, 35 Remembrance Scholarships are awarded to senior undergraduate students on the basis of distinguished academic achievement, citizenship, and…The Remembrance Scholarship is one of the highest awards a Syracuse University student can receive. These scholarships honor and remember the 35 students studying abroad with Syracuse University who were among the 270 men, women, and children killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988.
Each year, 35 Remembrance Scholarships are awarded to senior undergraduate students on the basis of distinguished academic achievement, citizenship, and service to community. They are then tasked with crafting and carrying out the remembrance events for that year. -
Cutler Study Abroad Scholarship
Syracuse University School of Architecture
Scholarship is awarded annually based on academic merit and financial need. The student is required to submit a portfolio which is then reviewed along with their academic record by a committee of the Dean, Graduate, and Undergraduate Program Chairs, as well as members of the design faculty. The scholarship aids the selected student in a semester of study abroad.
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Syracuse University Founders Scholarship
Syracuse University
Highest merit-based scholarship, awarded at the time of admission.
Languages
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some Japanese
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