Graduating with his BSArch from Lawrence Technological University (LTU) in 2013, Travis immediately pursued a professional career with FNI. Two years later, he enrolled in LTU’s MArch program and plans to graduate in the summer of 2018. He gained valuable skills throughout his undergraduate career that translated well to professional practice, with his most current studies focusing heavily on design research. His education and professional experience have taught him how to deal with immediate circumstances, but also challenge norms and progress thought.
During his undergraduate stint, Travis was involved in some unique programs including the conceptualization of the M1 Light Rail infrastructure spanning downtown Detroit, MI—partnering with a well-established developer. He also studied abroad for three weeks in Beijing, Shanghai and Suzhou, China; as well as gaining valuable experience with digital fabrication processes and methods through the makeLab™.
His graduate pursuits have steered his passions toward environmentally exploratory design as it pertains to ethological+ecological impacts; believing that good design is a hedonistic+holistic responsible blending of the two studies.
Fielding International, Greater Detroit, MI, Associate Designer
Travis has gained an array of experience from big-picture concepts and master plans, to seeing a project finalize under construction. He has designed 21st Century Learning Environments throughout the world including the United States, Canada, Israel, and China—adjusting design ideologies and techniques tailored to unique cultures. Those projects include:
- Hillel Day School of Metro Detroit (Farmington Hills, MI)
- Temple Israel (West Bloomfield, MI)
- Magnificat High School (Cleveland, OH)
- St. Martin de Porres High School (Cleveland, OH)
- St. George’s School (Vancouver, Canada)
- AMIT Gogya Teacher Academy (Ra’anana, Israel)
- AMIT Kfar Batya Educational Campus (Ra’anana, Israel)
- Yew Chung International School Campuses (Beijing/Shanghai/Chongqing/Hong Kong, China)
- Yew Wah International Education School Campus (Beijing, China)
fieldingnair.com/
Freelance, Detroit, MI, US, Designer : Maker
Led and collaborated in the design and construction of small architectural, installation, and furniture projects; with themes of technical precision, hedonistic pursuits, and environmental critiques.
travispennock.com/
Aaron Jones, Detroit, MI, US, Project Designer
Role designer in the completion of "The Underground" installation for dLectricity 2017 in Detroit, MI.
jonesaaron.com/
Joe Munn, Allegan, MI, US, Independent Summer Contractor
Assisted in the construction of landscapes, pole structures, residential exterior + interior remodels.
Tysonn, LLC, Scottsdale, AZ, US, Apprentice Summer Designer
Assisted in the design and construction of residential interior + furniture projects.
www.tysonn.com/
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, US, Masters, MArch, with Distinction
RESEARCH-HEAVY COURSEWORK IN:
- Theory
- Participatory Design
- Parametric Design
- Speculative Design
- Ecological Design
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, US, Bachelors, BSArch, Cum Laude
SKILL-BASED COURSEWORK IN:
- Visual Communications
- Basic Design
- Integrated Design Studios
- Structural Design
- Landscape Design
- Urban Design
- Digital Fabrication
- Art Installation
HISTORY COURSEWORK IN:
- Art
- Architecture
- Theory
Allegan County Area Technical and Education Center, Allegan, MI, US, High School, CAD
- Computer Aided Drafting
Allegan Senior High School, Allegan, MI, US, High School, General Education
- Diploma
Class of 2018 Co-Valedictorian, Award
Lawrence Technological University
Integrated Design Studio 1 Honors, Award
Lawrence Technological University
University Honor Scholarship, Scholarship
Lawrence Technological University
