SH A W N CONTE
160 Front Street, New York, NY 10038 conte.shawn@gmail.com (+1)209.658.2601
EDUCATION Spring 2013
Syracuse University School of Architecture Bachelor of Architecture, Cum Laude
Spring 2012 Fall 2011
Thesis: Augmented Urban Topographies Visiting Critic Studio: Danny Forster International Study: Florence, Italy Partnered with Universidad San Pablo CEU: Madrid, Spain
EXPERIENCE October 2013
Bittertang | New York, NY Storefront for Art and Architecture: BEING, BOFFO Pop-Up Boutique: Michael Bastian Intern, collaborated on design, fabrication, + installation. Produced renderings + CDs.
August 2013
Snøhetta | New York, NY Calgary Public Library Freelance, assisted with submission of winning competition entry. Produced renderings + diagrams.
Summer 2012
Jürgen Johner Architekten | Hamburg, DE Heinrich-Hertz-Turm Intern, site survey, design development + research, produced renderings, prepared 3D-printed model, website concept designs.
Summer 2011
Archi[te]nsions | New York, NY The Greatest Grid, Pop-Up Gallery 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 2008-2013 Spring 2011 Fall 2010 Spring 2010 2008-2013 2008-2013
SKILLS
Founder’s Scholarship Recipient Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement + Scholarship AIAS Freedom by Design Competition: Finalist Sliver Studio Competition: Honorable Mention American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Architecture Student Organization (ASO)
[Digital] Windows + Mac OS, Adobe CS, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhinoceros, V-Ray, Grasshopper, Processing, HTML + CSS [Model] Wood, Acrylic, Foam, Laser Cutter, 3D Printer, CNC Mill, Vacuum Forming
SH A W N CONTE
160 Front Street, New York, NY 10038 conte.shawn@gmail.com (+1)209.658.2601
Acquaferma: Exploded Axon, Interior Rendering
9/11 Tribute Center: Exterior Rendering, Physical Model
H. H. Turm: Exterior Renderings, Elevation, Plans