DHM DESIGN
MARGOT SHAFRAN
Collaborative internship project focused on a strategically phased revitalization of the historic Carenage area of St. Georges, Grenada with a focus towards economic and ecological adaptability in the face of economic decline, social vacancy, and coastal threats. Implementation of a marketing document dedicated to the firm’s projects centered around rivers. Design and documentation support for the new visitors center at Pike’s Peak in Colorado Springs CO.
margot.shafran@gmail.com margotshafran.org issuu.com/margotshafran
Landscape Architecture Intern Denver CO | May - August 2016
CHRISTNER INC. Schematic design development for Washington Ave. as part of the pilot project of the Grand Center Master Plan. Internship research project on TownGown relationships studying modes and methods for improvement. Responsible for construction documents and design for planting plan of medical facility. Aided with construction administration and on-going research regarding green-roof technology, nature play facilities, tree ordinances, and grant requirements.
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS Master of Landscape Architecture, Sam Fox School of Design, December 2017 Master of Architecture, Sam Fox School of Design, December 2017 2018 University Olmsted Scholar
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 2013 Graduated Magna Cum Laude Dean’s List, Global Scholar, Cumulative GPA 3.82
DISTINCTION & AFFILIATIONS Co-President of the American Society of Landscape Architecture Student Chapter 2016-2017 Washington University in St. Louis Carol Macht Scholarship 2015-2017 Washington University in St. Louis President of Landscape Architecture for the Graduate Architecture Council 2014-2015 Washington University in St. Louis awarded to a graduating student selected by the Director’s Choice Award school director for outstanding merit in their field. 2013 University of Cincinnati Member // AIAS & ASLA
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE Modeling Software // ArcGIS, Rhinoceros3D, V-Ray, Revit, AutoCad, 3D Studio Max, T-Splines, Maya, Grasshopper, MicroStation, Sketchup Presentation Software // Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Powerpoint Analogue Abilities // Hand Sketch, Watercolour, Book Binding, Foundry Sculpture, Collage, Model Making Spatial and Conceptual Mapping, Typography and Layout Design, Idea and Conceptualization, Site Analysis, Design Development, Construction Documentation and Detailing, Program Development
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Lehman Smith McLeish, Architecture Intern, mar - aug 2012 Washington DC
Teacher, Alberti Program june 2017 St. Louis Missouri
BHDP, Architecture Intern sep - dec 2011 Columbus Ohio
Laser Lab Monitor 2014 - present Washington University
Prototype Design Lab, Architecture Intern may - aug 2011 Toronto Canada
Computer Lab Monitor 2015 - present Washington University
Landscape Architecture Intern St. Louis MO | May - August 2015
FACILITIES PLANNING & MANAGEMENT Worked with grounds manager and horticulturist Kent Theiling to develop landscape strategies and designs for Washington University owned property on and off campus. Tasks included developing designs for small scale landscapes, generating palettes of Missouri native plants, and coordinating the implementation of designs. Assisted with the documentation of campus assets in a GIS database by taking survey points in order to expand and maintain campus records. Landscape Architecture Intern St. Louis MO | May - August 2014