SY DN EY C SH E A 315 W 15th Street Minneapolis, MN sheax196@umn.edu 651-829-4437 Sydney Shea found her way to landscape architecture from an academic background in environmental design and visual art. She seeks to connect people to place, process, and product by testing experimental drawing and making that catalyze conversation and bring diverse perspectives to the table. Her current work uses inventive representation tools for storytelling and research to speculate possible futures of a defunct Cold War missile base in rural North Dakota. When she’s not in the studio you can find Sydney reading a food magazine, planning her next meal, or at the landscape arboretum in her home state of Minnesota.
EDUCATION 2018- Present
Master of Landscape Architecture University of Minnesota, School of Design. Degree expected May 2020 Cumulative GPA as of fall 2019 3.955
2014-2018
Bachelor of Environmental Design University of Minnesota, College of Design. 2016-2018 Graduated with high distinction honors. Cumulative GPA 3.95 Fordham University, Bronx NY. 2014-2016 Overall GPA 3.90
DESIGN POSITIONS January 2020- Present
TEN x TEN Landscape Architects + Urbanists, Minneapolis MN Intern Ten x Ten prioritizes experimentation and curiosity in the design process while working across disciplines of art, architecture, and landscape. At Ten x Ten I have been able to work through each phase of the design process and engage with iteration and critique within a professional setting.
April - September 2019
Sunnyside Gardens, Edina MN Design assistant At Sunnyside I worked with the head designer in client meetings, site evaluation, and planting plans. I was able to gain an understanding of business operations at a residential design build company while working on project estimates, scheduling, and crew installation throughout the Twin Cities.
RESEARCH + ACADEMIC POSITIONS January 2020-Present
Teaching Assistant, University of Minnesota LA 1401 The Designed Environment, Professor Brad Agee Lead lectures and class trips Grade essays and critique graphic site analysis, assist students in building a vocabulary to describe space
May 2018- 2019
Research Assistant, Rebecca Krinke University of Minnesota Developed research and drawings investigating the lack of women represented in public statue
October 2018-May 2019
Studio Assistant, Rebecca Krinke Assisted in sketching, building, and iterating on sculptural art installation for local gallery show Sydney Shea
Resume
Olmsted Scholars Program
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