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Matt Teahan
CAREER OBJECTIVES
▪ Network with multidisciplinary personnel and explore opportunities
▪ Experience in-depth construction site operations to gain integrated design knowledge
▪ Pursue technological innovation to supplement the most efficient workflows
▪ Continue the path to architecture licensure through the NCARB AXP Program and exams
NCARB AXP Program: 1320/3740 hours, 35%
Leawood, Kansas
913-375-5860
mattteahan3200@gmail.com
GBA
Lenexa, KS
Architectural Intern - Life Sciences
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Summer 2022, Summer-Fall 2023
▪ Participated in projects with unique and complex programming opportunities
▪ Exhibited proficient knowledge in Revit including modeling architectural elements, family creation, annotation, rendering, detailing, construction documentation
▪ Collaborated with in-house architects and engineers to draft construction documents often with manufacturer CAD implementation
▪ Conducted research on Virtual Reality in unison with coursework for insight in industry application for architectural visualization
▪ Exposure to BIM processes in relation to project stakeholders, standardization, and future firm identity
EDUCATION
University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
2018-2024
Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies
Master of Architecture
Master of Construction Management
DIS Copenhagen, DK
Danish Institute for Study Abroad
Fall 2022
Rockhurst High School Kansas City, MO
2014-2018
SKILLS
Modeling
Revit
SketchUp
Rhino / Grasshopper
AutoCAD 3D Studio Max
Adobe
Photoshop
Indesign
Illustrator
Technology
Rendering Procreate Enscape Lumion Twinmotion Analog Sketching Detailing Model making Woodworking Metalworking
Artificial Intelligence
CNC laser cutting
Virtual Reality 3D scanning
Soft Skills Grit Continual Improver
Curious
REFERENCES
Joe Colistra, Architecture Professor jcolistra@ku.edu 785-864-0027
Brian Lines, CM Professor brianlines@ku.edu
785-864-6503
HDR Summer 2021
Freight Rail Intern Kansas City, MO
▪ Participated in frequent team meetings to review project progress and set deadlines
Utilized ArcGIS and Microsoft Excel to facilitate train route document production
Collaborated on updating CAD documents from building scans for City Hall in Kansas City, Missouri
▪ Engaged in a cautious process of peer review correction before delivery to superivsors
Construction Internship
Spring 2017-Fall 2018 Participant Kansas City, MO
▪ Selected for an internship through Rockhurst High School in conjunction with JE Dunn
▪ Engaged in project manager meetings regarding construction of on-campus fieldhouse
Conducted site walkthroughs during construction to monitor compliance with construction documents
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Design Competition - Using AI to Design Healthy Spaces
University of Kansas, Honorable Mention
Spring 2024
Utilized text and image AI generation tools to execute design of a college campus “healthy box”
Parametric Architecture (PA) Academy
Spring 2024 Digital Member
▪ Attendance of webinars related to parametric design and other technologies related to the industry
ACADEMIC INVOLVEMENT
Timber in the City 5: Urban Habitats Competition
University of Kansas, Participant
Spring-Summer 2024
▪ Capstone studio exploration of mass timber construction in a existing building vertical addition
Institute for Smart Cities
University of Kansas, Reseach Fellow
Spring 2024
▪ Design effort in HUD competition and developing “Living Lab” scheme to support low-income housing
American Institute of Architecture Students
University of Kansas, Member
Spring 2024
Participation in meetings to advance architecture on campus and in the professional world
Donald P. Ewart Memorial Traveling Scholarship
University of Kansas, Architecture Department
Fall 2022
Recieved scholarship for extremely competitive study abroad program in Copenhagen, Denmark
Visual Art Award
Rockhurst High School, Visual Art Department
▪ Extreme dedication to art courses, specifically AP Studio Art and other works of pottery
May 2018
Salina, KS Tammy Walker Cancer Center pg 4-17 1
DK Rovsinsgade Kvartet pg 18-23 2
City, KS Urban Station Greenhouse pg 24-33 3
KS Lawrence Transit Center pg 34-43 4 Personal Technological Exploration pg 44-49 5
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Copenhagen,
Kansas
Lawrence,
Table
Tammy Walker Cancer Center Expansion
Salina, Kansas
The Tammy Walker Cancer Center ~70,000 square foot expansion extends a helping hand to those in the midwest region struggling with a variety of diseases. Preventative methods, education, diagnostics, therapies, and other services are provided to the end users. Breaking the stigma of instutional premonitions paved the way through the design process.
Professor Rick Embers Year Spring 2023 Studio ARCH 609 1 4
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2 3 6 5 4 1 2 3 5 6 4 1 Parking Entrance Patient Drop-off Rooftop Greenspace Center Street Park
Water Treatment Tammy Walker Cancer Center Site Plan 6
Industrial
Basic Program
Walkable Perimeter
Roof Overhang
Advanced Program
Roof Slope
Parti Diagram - Site, Program, & Building Form 7
Building Fenestration / Site Dropofff
1 1 3 3 4 4 5 5 9 9 11 11 13 13 A A 8 8 6 6 B B C C D D 10 10 F F G G H H I I J J N O O M M E E L L 2 2 7 7 12 12 K K Floor 1 Cancer Clinic Imaging Materials / Mechanical Pharmacy / Additional Services 8
1 1 3 3 4 4 5 5 9 9 11 11 13 13 A A 8 8 6 6 B B C C D D 10 10 F F G G H H I I J J N N O O M M E E L L 2 2 7 7 12 12 K K Floor 2
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Outside Deck Infusion Breast Center Materials / Mechanical Staff / Holistic Treatments
9 11 13 8 10 H I J N O M L 12 K 177 SF Staff Lounge 456 53 SF Staff Tlt 454 54 SF Staff Tlt 455 99 SF Office 349 118 SF Office 348 118 SF Office 347 118 SF Office 346 65 SF Patient Tlt 359 408 SF Team Room 339 110 SF Clean 372 117 SF Proc Room 373 103 SF Proc Room 368 80 SF Med Prep 449 177 SF Proc Room 444 106 SF Sat Lab 445 93 SF Spec. Processing 446 150 SF Nurse Station 367 103 SF Exam Room 369 116 SF Exam Room 370 110 SF Exam Room 371 114 SF Tele Med 357 60 SF Patient Tlt 340 146 SF Soiled 343 60 SF Storage 452 337 SF Team Room 338 110 SF Exam Room 378 116 SF Exam Room 377 103 SF Exam Room 376 103 SF Exam Room 375 116 SF Exam Room 380 110 SF Exam Room 379 103 SF Consult 465 104 SF Storage 466 105 SF Consult 464 46 SF Spec. Toilet 448 139 SF Soiled 342 79 SF Patient Tlt 341 112 SF Exam Room 383 112 SF Exam Room 382 112 SF Exam Room 381 115 SF Exam Room 386 115 SF Exam Room 385 115 SF Clean 384 78 SF Med Prep 451 142 SF Nurse Station 390 1083 SF Patient Intake 393 106 SF Exam Room 336 106 SF Exam Room 387 113 SF Exam Room 388 113 SF Exam Room 389 414 SF Team Room 337 59 SF Patient Tlt 350 242 SF Nurse Station 374 80 SF E Equip / Wheelchair 394
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Multidisciplinary Cancer Clinic
Infusion Treatment
9 11 13 8 10 G H I J L 12 K 126 SF Infusion Bay 588 103 SF Infusion Bay 592 103 SF Infustion Bay 594 145 SF Infusion Bay 596 147 SF Infusion Bay 595 106 SF Infusion Bay 593 104 SF Infusion Bay 591 118 SF Infusion Bay 590 93 SF Patient Tlt 577 100 SF Infusion Room 579 161 SF Infusion Room 575 159 SF Infusion Room 571 100 SF Infusion Room 578 93 SF Nourishment 576 80 SF Med Prep 509 365 SF Nurse Station 472 490 SF Waiting 471 112 SF Patient Tlt 473 94 SF Clean 496 112 SF Storage 475 112 SF Soiled 497 112 SF Patient Tlt 498 34 SF Emergency & Mobile Eq Alcove 525 64 SF Janitor 526 20 SF PPE 528 103 SF Supervisor Office 529 129 SF Assessment / Wheelchair 251 122 SF Consultation 250 291 SF Multipurpose Room 252 118 SF Lab/Blood Draw 512 167 SF Staff Locker 533 76 SF Staff Tlt 532 66 SF Staff Tlt 531 112 SF Med Gas 530
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MechanicalMaterialManagementFeatureWall WaitingWomen’sCenter, A B C D E F G 2 1 3 4 5 6 South Elevation
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Longitudinal Section
WaitingInfusionTherapy,Elevator
Vestibule PatientDropoff H I J K L M N O 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13
Reception
KALWALL SYSTEM
PVC MEMBRANE
1 1/2” PLYWOOD
4” RIGID INSULATION
1 1/2” METAL DECK
10” STEEL RAFTER
STRUCTURAL TRUSS
Reception CoffeeShop Kitchen Storage CopyRoom BreakRoom SECTION A
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PVC MEMBRANE
1 1/2” PLYWOOD
4” RIGID INSULATION
1 1/2” METAL DECK
10” STEEL RAFTER
STRUCTURAL TRUSS
FLASHING W/ CONTINUOUS CAULKING ON BOTH EDGES
ROOF FLASHING
ALUMINUM FASCIA
ALUMINUM SOFFITT
4” INTERNAL DOWNSPOUT
PELLA CLERESTORY WINDOW
WINDOW FLASHING
PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER
STRUCTURAL STEEL
PRECAST CONCRETE
RIGID INSULATION
PRECAST CONCRETE
NurseStation StorageTeamRoom Reception SECTION B FeatureWall CancerClinicExamRoom InfusionBay
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Rovsinsgade Kvartet
Copenhagen, Denmark - Study Abroad
Rovsinsgade Kvartet is a plot of land in the neighborhood of Norrebro in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is currently taken over by life draining car dealerships and lacks investment from the surrounding community. This studio project aims to redesign the urban site through analysis/interviews, phasing, and site plan. Through the use of collage, the space can be envisioned in a new light.
Professor Rasmus Frisk, Jeanette Frisk Year Fall 2022 Studio Urban Design Studio
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“Who’s gonna make the money? Green doesn’t make the money”.
“I hate the area, it is sometimes safe. 50/50 chance.”
“It is difficult to make car dealerships sexy.”
Car Dealership Solar Kundecenter Mosque Residential COVID 19 Testing Commercial Site Greenspace / Park Residential Industrial Program Map (Existing Site)
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Surrounding Road Infrastructure
Designated
Car Path
Designated
Bike Bath Site
Meters above sea level:
Bike Time: 2 minutes, 10 seconds
10 m 7 m 12 m 15 m
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Final Site Plan
1 Bike & Pedestrian Bridge
2 Bioswale Spine
3 Path Infrastructure
4 Student Housing
5 Row Housing
6 Apartments
7 Mosque
8 Community Center
9 Cafe / Bike Repair Shop
10 Commercial
11 Skate Park
12 Multi-Sport Court
13 Market / Outdoor Community Space
Site Model
Integral parts of the amenities offerred to the Copenhagen community on the north perimeter. A bioswale is nested under a two-way bike lane which leads to the site bridge. The well connected north edge of the site offers a place for recreation and commute to site dwellers as well as others.
Intermediate Greenspace
Reused Shipping
Container
Student Housing
Bike Paths S Train
North
Row Housing Two-Way Bike Lane
Bioswale
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Lersoparken
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Phase 1
Phase 2
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Phase 3
Urban Station Greenhouse 3
401 N 14th St, Kansas City, Kansas
Urban Station, a non for profit organization in Kansas City, Kansas is working to build a better environment for their community. Our studio project entailed constructing a greenhouse space that will serve the local community as a space to collaborate and learn about vegetation. As the project unfolded, our studio engaged in conversation with the Urban Station owner, Steve Curtis, during Friday morning coffee to figure out his aspirations with this new addition to Urban Station. None of this would have been possible without professor Nils Gore and the collective class of ARCH 509.
Professor Nils Gore Year Spring 2022 Studio ARCH 509
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Origins
The original site of Urban Station housed a neighborhood Conoco gas station. Steve and his wife bought the run down building as a starting point to house the activities for Urbanworks, a community investment group started back in 2018
Urbanworks has invested itself into the surrounding community in many ways throught the Latino Arts Foundation and Ressurrection School in St. Peters. Art and literacy have been main points of focus in early years.
Street N 14th Street N 15th Street Resurrection Valero Short Stop Contable Income Tax Fritz’s The Cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle
Community
Map 100 ft
Avenue Grandview Blvd N 15th Street N 16th Street 26
Site
Orville
Green initiatives have been the main focus of Urbanworks which led to the grand idea of building a greenhouse. The addition to the back side of the building will provide a space for the education hydroponics and spark community involvement.
N 13th Street N Thorpe Street N Valley Street N 12th Street
Avenue
Avenue
Avenue Greenhouse Site Resurrection Catholic School ME Pearson Elementary School Urban Station
Orville
Ella
Sandusky
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Initiative
Solstice Studies + Design Form & Opacity
Greenhouses contain a variety of plants that require a different amount of heat, light, and moisture to produce successful results. Light is a very important factor in the design of a greenhouse. The summer and winter solstice sun paths allow for better understanding through the angles of the sun on the site to optimize plant growth. Throughout the research and design process, light and heat were also very popular topics. In SketchUp, I found a plugin to superimpose a thermal density map on top of the 3D model. With this tool, I was able to see how the massing of the existing Urban Station building and a proposed greenhouse form would interact. It was decided that the roof would be sloping towards the south with a slight over hang to reduce the sun load in the summer months.
Sun Analysis
Urban Station (Existing)
Site (Proposed)
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Final Design Scheme
Summer Solstice Mapping
Final Rendering
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2x4 Wood Blocking A
Rigid Insulation Plywood FRP Finish
Air Gap / Furring Vapor Barrier
MDO Board
Module E
Module D
Module C
Module B
Module A
Wall Top Module
Wall (Top)
Drilling North Wall Top Module
North
North
Section A
North Wall Top Module+ East Wedge
Gap for vent module
Gap for vent module
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Vacuum Bag + Glue, North Wall Modules
Wall Prototype DIY Track Saw Guide Router + DIY Wooden Jig, North Wall Module
Wall
Section B 01 Urban Station Greenhouse 04.11.22 Gore Studio Arch509/510 Spring ’ 22 • KU Arc/D Drawn by: Matt Teahan revised 04.11.22 created 401 North 14th Street, Kansas City, Kansas
North
North
(Bottom)
Finish Plywood
Insulation
Core Door
gap/Furring Nail MDO Board Vapor Barrier and will be ready for the router Plan Plan (Right Side) Step 2: Use the router on both sides to make the dimensioned rabbet cuts below Plan (Left Side) 31" (Rigid Insulation) 33"
7/8” 1/8”
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Module A Module B Module C Module D Module E FRP
Rigid
Solid
Air
2”
7/8”
Roof Structural System + Polycarbonate Sheathing
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North Wall + East Wedge + Window Modules
The construction of the greenhouse was a rewarding process. Teamwork and communication were essential in figuring out how all of the pre-fabricated pieces were to be constructed safely and efficiently. It was amazing to bask in the greatness of the greenhouse with my studio class and professor following the conclusion of construction.
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Lawrence Transit Center
Multi-modal Hub
Placed in what is currently a parking lot at the intersection of Vermont and 8th Street in Lawrence, Kansas, the Lawrence Transit Center aims to provide equity for all types of transit. The infrastructure of Lawrence is pushing towards a more walkable and bikable city through urban infill construction as well as promotion of bike storage. The transit center is home to a very public cafe on the first floor all the way to personal residentila rooms on the third floor.
Professor Gregory Crichlow Year Fall 2021 Studio ARCH 508 4 34
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Parti Diagrams Site Plan Bus 5 0 1 0 6 18 6 31 11 66 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 7 3 14 NorthboundEastboundSouthboundWestbound Total Car Bike Pedestrian 9/21/22 10:25 AM - 10:35 AM 8th & Vermont Intersection Site Visit Transit Tally 8th Street Vermont Street VA Commissions Parking Garage AT&T Services & Fire Department 36
Final Concept
Site Analysis & Conceptual Design
The studio took multiple visits to the site to familarize with the surroundings. A personal “Site Visit Transit Tally” was taken to gain a deeper understanding of the vehicle usage throughout the site. Sadly and expectedly, cars dominated the tally. This drove the design to be more approachable to other users. Additionally, surrounding buildings were examined for premonitions for materiality. Important design features included on site parking, thru bus traffic, and a bridge for interconnectivity.
Materialization Study
Orthodontist Services
Noodles & Company
Jefferson’s
Wine + Dive Kitchen
Lawrence Brew Supply Shop
Salon Di Marco & Day Spa
Bridal Shop
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2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 1 9 10 11 12 1st Floor 1 Cafe 2 Grocer 3 Retail 4 Lobby 5 Restroom 6 Locker Room 7 Storage 8 Security 9 Loading Dock 12 Mechanical 10 Freight Elevator 11 Elevator 38
3rd Floor Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Public Rooftop Elevator Mechanical/Storage 1 2 3 4 5 6 2nd Floor Library Copy Room Open Office Private Office Break Room Conference Room Bathroom Mechanical/Storage Elevator Freight Elevator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 3 5 6 1 4 2 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 3 2 1 39
Grocery Store Copy Room LibraryLawrencePublic VermontStreet CopyRoomGroceryStore 40
Open Office Residential Apartment OpenOffice BusStop LobbyOfficeCirculationKitchenette StairwellExterior Bathroom Bedroom ServiceAlley Jefferson´s Restroom RoofDeck 41
Wide Flange Girder - 6"
Section Detailing
Stud Rail - 6"
Wide Flange Girder - 6"
Masonry Brick - 8" x 4" x 2.5"
Rigid Insulation - 1"
Building Wrap - .25"
Building Sheathing - .5"
Metal Studs w/ Insulation - 6"
Double Stud for Door Connection - 6” Brick Ties
Masonry Brick - 8" x 4" x 2.5"
Rigid Insulation - 1"
Building Wrap - .25"
Building Sheathing - .5"
Metal Studs w/ Insulation - 6"
Double Stud for Door Connection - 6” Brick Ties
Composite Decking - 4"
Sidewalk
Wide Flange Beam - 6"
Plenum for HVAC - 2' 10"
Composite Decking - 4"
Wide Flange Beam - 6"
Blocking Metal Coping
Cieling - 4"
Plenum for HVAC - 2' 10"
Blocking Metal Coping
Cieling - 4"
Concrete Floor - 4”
Pea Gravel - 10”
Earth
Sill Stone Sill Cap
Sill Stone Sill Cap
Frost Line - 30” Below Grade
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Roofing Membrane - .625"
Building Wrap - .25"
Section Model
Roofing Membrane - .625"
Building Wrap - .25"
Cant Strip
Rigid Insulation - 2"
Wood Blocking
Sill Finish
Wood Blocking Sill Finish
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Technological Exploration
As I have grown throughout my years in architecture academia, I have been been exposed to a lot of technology. Utilizing this in a powerful way is vital for success in today’s day and age. I have looked into virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and parametric design as “prosthetics” to augment my architectural capabilities.
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Artifical Intelligence as Prosthetic
My design focused on the implementation of virtual reality to improve the health & wellness of students on college campuses. I am blown away by the capabilities that it holds. As I explored different workflows and how to use AI to my advantage, I think it is best to think of AI as a prosthetic that enhances the skills of designers. You cannot let it control every variable or expect it to understand everything in prompts you give it. The art to prompting will also change as the technology advances. It is very exciting to see this technology evolve and where the industry will land in the coming years. As students emerge into the professional world it is going to be very important to build sustainable workflows to mitigate the waste of time and steering your practice to success.
2024 KU Institute of Health & Wellness Design Competition - Honorable Mention Using Artificial Intelligence to Design Healthy Spaces
Adobe Firefly Image Generation DeepDream Image
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Image Generation
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SketchUp Model + SketchUp Diffusion Rendering Generation
VR Collaboration
Hardware Analysis
Apple Vision Pro
HTC Vive Pro 2
Meta Quest 3
Meta Quest 2
Oculus Quest
Virtual Boy
Case Studies
Capstone Internship Research (Fall 2023)
Virtualty Continuum
User Experience Technologies to Enhance Architectural Design - A Dive into Virtual Reality Reality Augmented Virtuality Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Augmented Virtuality Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Reality Augmented Virtuality Virtual Reality Augmented Reality
AI Generated 3D Models Scene Population Arkio Conceptual Conceptual Design Autodesk Workshop XR Clash Detection First-Time
3391 Px
3391 Px
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Mass Timber Resources, Gensler
Site: Spokane, Washington
Grasshopper Parametric Conceptual Design Studies
The first option utilizes as a pair of curves to manipulate a grid of dots. The close the dots are to the curves, the further the dot will be displaced vertically. After all of the dots have reacted to this input, a mesh is lofted between all of the dots revealing an organic form.
Studio Project
The design competition prompts a vertical mass timber addition to existing buildings threatened for demolition. Sustainable concepts are to be explored and integrated into the design. I am using parametric design to reinforce the ability for Design for Manufactured Assembly (DfMA) Processes
The second option optimizes the amount of surface area needed to stretch across a distance.
The black rectangles specify where the form should be placed and the algorithm computes the most efficient surface possible based off of the rectangles originally input.
Timber in the City 5 Design Competition (Current, Spring 2024)
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The End
Your time is appreciated in reviewing my work. I have learned that designers have endless capability in transforming society. As I refine my skills on my path to architecture licensure, being a part of that positive change is empowering. If you figure out the “why”, the “how” becomes easy. `
Contact mattteahan3200@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/matthewteahan
913.375.5860
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