SHAWN CONTE ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN PORTFOLIO
SHAWN C O N T E c on te .s hawn@gmail.com (+ 1)209.658.2601
EDUCATION Spring 2013
Spring 2012 Fall 2011
Syracuse University School of Architecture Bachelor of Architecture, Cum Laude Thesis: Urban Topographies Visiting Critic Studio: Danny Forster International Study: Florence, Italy Partnered with Universidad San Pablo CEU: Madrid, Spain
EXPERIENCE August 2013
Snøhetta | New York, NY Freelance, assisted with final production for competition entry, produced renderings + diagrams.
Summer 2012
Jürgen Johner Architekten | Hamburg, DE Intern, site documentation, design development + research, produced renderings, prepared 3D-printed model, website concept designs.
Summer 2011
Archi[te]nsions | New York, NY Intern, updated 3D models + laser-cut files, produced physical model for client presentation, independently managed design competition.
2010-2013
Model Shop Monitor | Syracuse, NY Supervised + assisted students use of equipment. Provided advice on physical models, materials + fabrication.
2010-2011
AIAS Freedom by Design | Syracuse, NY Assistant Captain, primary tasks included contacting clients, coordinating meetings + preparing CDs.
AWARDS + AFFILIATIONS Spring 2011 Fall 2010 Spring 2010 2008-2013 2008-2013 2008-2013 2009-2011
Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement + Scholarship AIAS Freedom by Design Competition: Finalist Sliver Studio Competition: Honorable Mention Founder’s Scholarship American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Architecture Student Organization (ASO) AIAS Freedom by Design
SKILLS [Digital] Windows + Mac OS, Adobe CS, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, V-Ray, Grasshopper, Processing, HTML + CSS [Model] Wood, Plexi, Foam, Laser Cutter, 3D Printer, CNC Mill, Vacuum Forming
S. CLINTON ST. STUDIOS SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
fill
lift
offices
studios
classrooms
touch
extrude
ACQUAFERMA FLORENCE, ITALY PROJECT COLLABORATION WITH MARK EICHLER
high tide low tide
low tide
normal conditions
high tide
flood
USB_BUS_HUB SYRACUSE, NEW YORK PROJECT COLLABORATION WITH BRIAN LUCE, SARA AGUDELO
A
B
TRIBUTE CENTER
TRIBUTE CENTER NEW YORK CITY, NY
ATRIUM
ATRIUM + VOLUMES
SUBTRACTION
UNFOLDED ATRIUM
GALLERY 4
T.O. ROOF EL. 72’-0”
ATRIUM + CIRCULATION
site
memorial
5TH FLOOR EL. 59’-0”
4TH FLOOR EL. 49’-0”
VISUAL 3RD FLOOR EL. 39’-0”
SECTION A
PHYSICAL
B
UP
RETAIL
ENTER/EXIT
GALLERY 4 LOBBY
GALLERY 1 GALLERY 2 GALLERY 3 GALLERY 5 PUBLIC
TOUR
T.O. ROOF EL. 72’-0”
5TH FLOOR EL. 59’-0”
4TH FLOOR EL. 49’-0”
3RD FLOOR EL. 39’-0”
1ST FLOOR EL. 16’-0”
SECTION B
HEINRICH HERTZ TURM HAMBURG, GERMANY INTERNSHIP AT JÜRGEN JOHNER ARCHITEKTEN
1.1m
Ø
1.3m
Ø
1.8m
Ø 280m
100m
Ø
at end = .70m 121m 75m
2.0m
Ø Ø
all members = .50m
50m
25m
Ø
at start = 2m
total surface area in contact with ground = 12 sqm
EXISTING TOWER
VERTICAL CIRCULATION
PRIMARY STRUCTURE
SECONDARY STRUCTURE
30m
WIND TURBINE
NEW TOWER
FURNITURE DESIGN
FURNITURE DESIGN
dowel-plug connection 1” dia.
3/4” oak plywood (white-washed)
1/16” white ash banding (stained)
1-3/8” x 1-3/8” white ash (white-washed) oak dowels - 5/8” dia. (stained)
24”
22”
24”
18”
table elevations
chair elevations 22” 18”
TRAVEL SKETCHES FLORENCE, ITALY
RIALTO FISH MARKET - VENICE, ITALY
BASILICA PALLADIANA - VICENZA, ITALY
VILLA EMO - VENETO, ITALY
VILLA GAMBERAIA - FLORENCE, ITALY
VILLA GIULIA - ROME, ITALY
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