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SETH ZANONI
Project Designer + Landscape ArchitectExperience
Project Designer, HDLA
Nashville, TN | Jun. 2022 - Jul. 2023
Developed essential methodological and graphic standards to conduct a comprehensive review of Downtown Nashville’s urban core’s green infrastructure network
Led and formed a four-person research division (HDLAb) that oversaw the Downtown Nashville Park’s White Paper
Leveraged Grasshopper, Rhino, and Lumion in developing 3D models across multi-family, civic, and retail projects, to enhancing visualization methods in client presentations and internal design studies
Ensured precise drafting standards to meet construction documentation and studio requirements using AutoCAD, resulting in positive feedback from contractors and the project team
Generated compelling imagery boards for internal and external meetings, leading to improved communication and stakeholder engagement
Student Intern, Reed Hilderbrand
Cambridge, MA | Jan. 2022
Explored the geospatial relativity of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI ) statements to the built environment at major public and civic institutions; other landscape architecture firms that culminated into a functional office-wide manual
Obtained valuable insights into project requirements and client preferences by attending client-facing project meetings
Student Intern, Design Workshop
Aspen, CO | Dec. 2022 - Jan. 2021
Designed with a multidisciplinary team a series of visually compelling and functional trail concepts for the Spokane, WA, park system that improved project visualization during external presentations
Contributed to increasing client satisfaction by developing innovative and sophisticated high-end residential design solutions
Participated in comprehensive site visits to verify construction compliance and quality, contributing to the seamless realization of design intent
Lead Designer, Hampshire School Project
Knoxville, TN + Hampshire, TN | Aug. 2020 - Aug. 2021
Led a team of four peers in successfully developing, producing, and delivering a masterplan document for the Hampshire K-12 Unit School.
Conducted in-depth site and community visits ensuring site-specific informed design. Organized and facilitated stakeholder meetings for successful project completion
Landscape Architecture Intern, Cultivate Design
Knoxville, TN | Jun. 2021 - Jul 2022
Collaborated with the lead designer to prepare detailed and accurate construction documentation to facilitate smooth project execution
Crafted innovative and visually compelling sustainable residential planting designs while addressing specific client needs
Utilized advanced software tools, including Rhino, Blender, and Photoshop, to create immersive 3D models for client presentations to secure client approvals
e: sethzanoni@gmail.com
p: 423.967.5832
E ducation
Masters of Landscape Architecture
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
School of Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Haslam College of Business
Skills
Adobe
After Effects, Bridge, Photoshop, Fresco, Express, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom
AutoDesk
AutoCAD, LandFX
Rhino3D
Grasshopper, V-Ray, LandDesign
Blender
Lumion
Sketchup
Bluebeam
GIS
ArcMap Desktop, ArcGIS Pro
Microsoft 365
Office, Excel, Word, Teams, Sharepoint
Google Workspace
Fabrication
3D printing, laser cutting, milling
Service
Tennessee ASLA
Secretary, Jun. 2022 - Present Student Representative, May 2021 - Jun. 2022 State Conference Program Designer, May 2021
ASLA Student Chapter
President, Jun. 2021 - May 2022
Treasurer, Aug. 2019 - Jun. 2021
Member, May 2020 - May 2023
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