2011 - Present Graduated 2011
Education
Washington University in St. Louis
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Architecture Dean’s List award for academic excellence
The Brearley School
New York, NY
Work Experience September 2014Present
Administrative Liason with the Office of the Dean- Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts
Worked closely with the Assistant Dean to prepare documents, reports and presentations for the planning and administration of the Sam Fox School. Organized fundraising efforts for campus-wide food drive, assisted with designing materials for distribution, and planned and executed special events and school initiatives.
June - August 2014
Architectural Intern with R&A Architecture + Design Inc. in Los Angeles, CA
June - August 2013
Marketing Intern with Levien & Company, Inc. in New York, NY
June 2012
Assisted Principals on a variety of mixed-use, urban planning and high-end residential projects. Prepared renderings, architectural drawings, diagrams, site models, RFI's, and presentations for the firm. Also designed a community wall for client, including specifications for picture frames, digital modeling of the wall, and creation of presentation documents for the client.
Prepared proposals for a leading project management and owner's representation firm for a range of projects including non-profit, educational, commercial and public-private partnerships. Compiled additional research and created templates for proposals, cover letters and weekly marketing updates for firms.
Internship with Gustavson/Dundes Architecture & Design LLP in New York, NY
Assisted Principal architects with site visits, light drafting and office work at 26-year old design firm with focus on metropolitan area pre- and post-war apartment renovations and institutional design projects.
2011-Present
House Manager and Box Office Assistant at Edison Theater in St. Louis, MO
2013-Present
Founder and President of Women in Architecture and Design of Washington University in St. Louis
Ran front-of-house operations for visiting groups and student performances, including managing ushers and box office employees, coordinating operations with cast and crew, and interacting with patrons.
leadership
Organization of graduate and undergraduate architecture students dedicated to encouraging women architecture students to attain high levels of educational and professional achievement while promoting a culture of equality and respect within the Sam Fox School. WIAD organizes mentorship of younger students, meetings with local professionals and faculty, educational discussions about the role of female architects in the field, and meetings with administration and faculty as to how to promote a respectful studio environment.
September 2013November 2014
December 2012June 2013
Organizer for Women in Architecture 1974 | 2014 Symposium at Washington University in St. Louis Organized three-day symposium of women architects with over 300 attendees and 35 national and international speakers and panelists. Worked closely with faculty and administration to acheive sponsorship, select speakers, decide theme and panel topics for symposium, create and distribute materials promoting event, and run operations during the weekend.
Design Experience St. Louis Zoo P.A.U.S.E. (Pollinators, Art, Urban Agriculture, Sustainability, and Ecology) Initiative
$200,000 project with Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and Museums Connect Part of select international student team that redesigned 3.5 acre urban park for Florissant, Missouri site and Zoo installation including planned landscape elements, infographics and pollinator habitat sculpture to educate public about pollinators and sustainable urban agriculture.
Skills
Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and Microsoft Office. Strong hand-drafting and model building capability. Working knowledge of SketchUp and Climate Consultant Software. Introductory knowledge of Revit (1 month course), Artlantis Rendering Software, and Grasshopper, T-Splines, and Diva plug-ins for Rhino and Vasari plug-in for AutoCAD.
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Existing Connectivity Map
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bridging the confluence (In Progress) River Des Peres, Saint Louis, MO I examined the confluence of the River Des Peres and the Mississippi River, and how varying bathymetry and water levels change the site. I applied this system of flow and continuity onto the traffic patterns and connectivity of the greater Saint Louis area.
Existing Section
My proposed project for the River Des Peres connects the existing roads, bike paths and parks through additional networks of walking/biking paths and waterways, and expansion of the riparian edge to promote ecological growth on a formerly engineered waterway. Shannon Slade
Revised Section
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Site Plan
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Urban Master Plan: Cascine park Florence, Italy (Collaboration with Alexander Clouser) My partner and I re-designed the East end of the existing site to improve circulation and increase the site’s connection to the larger urban fabric of the city. The site, located between the historic center and residential areas of the city, is an important connecting space between the past and the future of Florence. The new plan creates a series of interconnected green spaces, plazas, riverfront development and additional infrastructure that will revitalize the area and capitalize upon a growing cultural hub surrounding Cascine. Shannon Slade
Exploded Site Diagram
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Ribs
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Applied Texture
3D Print and Grasshopper Variation
Digital morphology Parametric Design for Digital Fabrication
Using Grasshopper, I explored different ways to create the same modular variation as a natural system by changing a variety of parameters such as size, number, and height of mapped objects onto a surface. I then used this definition to create a ribbed frame, surface, and tabbed “bubble structures.�
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i n t e g r at e d i n t e r v e n t i o n Research Facility, Chain of Rocks Bridge This project focused on the intersection of technology and the environment through the creation of an observatory for environmental effects. Based on the concepts of liquid tectonics and the properties of bubbles, this observatory acts as both a residential space for the scientist as well as investigatory and public spaces. This wind mapping center would collect data from the site through large ‘sails’ that channel and manipulate air flow over the site. Directional of wind by month over one year on site Shannon Slade
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View of site model
Interior of facility and storage structure
Light and Texture Studies
T e x t u r e d P l ay g r o u n d Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis This multi-step project began with the creation of a clustered module capable of manipulating light and texture. The module design became the basis of a play-space on a local community site. The playground design included a restroom and storage structure, seating throughout the site, and multi-level landscape features for climbing and exploring.
Shannon Slade
Detail of playground ‘overlook’ shannonaslade@gmail.com
Diagram of usage
Detail of playground ‘overlook’
T h e b u b b l e t r ac k e r Natural Phenomenons Organizations like the National Oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) map changing pressure systems and wind patterns to locate tropical storms and severe weather. The hand-held bubble tracker machine maps the pressure changes in the user’s breath through ink plots, similar to a barometric weather device. The adjustable lenses of the bubble wand are dipped into the ink well, and the resulting bubbles are plotted onto the adjustable easel. Comparison of splatter to barometric map Shannon Slade
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Site Section Second Floor First Floor
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V e rt ica l G r e e n h o u s e Adaptive space Multi-functional project designed for local ‘abandoned’ lot in St. Louis Soulard district. Programming included three-story greenhouse with perforated roof to allow controlled light conditions. Partially below-grade restaurant allowed for the structure to be integrated into the landscape with a walkable roof. Positioning of complex within site and contouring of the landscape encourages traffic flow from heavily populated areas into greenhouse landscape.
Shannon Slade
Interior View
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