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Marion Forbes

Marion Forbes

New Orleans, LA, US

 

About 

Marion is a Magna Cum Laude graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minor in music performance - bassoon. After graduating, Marion worked abroad in Helsinki, Finland before moving to New Haven, Connecticut. Marion moved to New Orleans, Louisiana in May of 2017, working as an architectural designer. Marion is currently an MFA candidate at the University of New Orleans in Film Production. 

She currently lives and works in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Studio West Design and Architecture, New Orleans, LA, US, Designer

Aug 2023 - current
 

University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, US, Adjunct Lecturer

Aug 2023 - current
 

Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, US, Adjunct Lecturer

Teaching Introduction to Design DESG-1005 studio and Senior Capstone Projects.

Jan 2023 - current
 

Court 13 Arts - Wildwood Cinema, New Orleans, LA, US, Development Director

Non Profit organization specializing in the showcase of daring cinema. Court 13 Arts supports local artists and filmmakers in the great New Orleans region to make bold and wild films that are traditionally hard to make.

Jun 2022 - current
 

University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Graduate Assistant

Teaching undergraduate level post-production editing (FTA 1665 - Avid & Adobe Premiere); Administering film equipment proficiency exams & maintaining film equipment including professional grade cameras, lights, and accessories.

Aug 2020 - May 2023
 

EskewDumezRipple, New Orleans, LA, US, Designer

Lead designer and project manager for a variety of commercial work in New Orleans, Louisiana and conceptual design work for national projects. Key work includes auditorium and cafe renovation at the New Orleans Museum of Art, entire office renovation of Gallo Mechanical, and design assistance for the Asian Small-clawed otter exhibit at the Fort Fisher Aquarium in Wilmington, North Carolina.

May 2017 - Jan 2021
 

GOA, New Haven, CT, US, Intern Architect

Lead designer and project manager on a variety of high-end residential projects as well as small scale commercial projects. Key work includes American Eagle store design and prototype work in San Francisco, California, gym and cafe renovation at the 1 Hotel Miami, and repeat residential interiors renovations for high-end, mindful clients.

Aug 2014 - May 2018
 

Curb, Helsinki, Finland, Intern Architect

Developing schematic design proposals for residential projects in Knoxville, TN while abroad in Finland. Site research was completed prior to departure to Helsinki where Marion also assisted in a Study Abroad program for the University of Tennessee with Professors Tricia Stuth and Ted Shelton.

May 2014 - Aug 2014
 

University of Tennessee - Brian Ambroziak, Knoxville, TN, US, Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant for ARCH 102 Visual Design Theory

Lead discussion groups and provided critique for weekly written assignments.

Jan 2014 - May 2014
 

University of Tennessee - John McRae and Joleen Daragh, Knoxville, TN, US, Research Assistant

Appalachia Health and Disaster Readiness program as a funded interdisciplinary research team involving nursing, engineering, architecture, and law enforcement in Fall 2013. Lead to the development of architecture studio studies in Spring 2014.

Aug 2013 - Mar 2014
 

The University of Tennessee - L.D. Fox, Knoxville, TN, US, Teaching Assistant

Teaching assistant for ARCH 121 visual representation. Daily class critique and student interaction for individual studio. Lead lectures and discussion groups.

Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
 

University of Tennessee - Ted Shelton, Knoxville, TN, US, Knoxville 2043: Summer Research Assistant

Funded research through planET and the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Exploration in urban planning, program analysis, and group research in neighborhoods and housing typologies.

Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
 

University of Tennesee - Brian Ambroziak, Knoxville, TN, US, Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant for ARCH 102 Visual Design Theory

Lead discussion groups and provided critique for weekly written assignments.

Jan 2013 - May 2013
 

Education 

University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Masters, Film Production

Aug 2020 - current
 

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2009 - May 2014
 

Aalto University, New Orleans, Summer Abroad

May 2012 - Aug 2012
 

Maryville High School, Maryville, TN, US, High School, Honors

Aug 2005 - May 2009
 

Awards 

Faculty Design Award, Award

Marion received one of two faculty design awards given to outstanding design projects presented during the final design studio at the undergraduate level at the University of Tennessee.

2014
 

Tau Sigma Delta Honors Society - Review, Other

Marion was selected by her peers to participate in the Tau Sigma Delta Honors Society review.

2014
 

Hnedak Bobo Global Design Award, 2nd Place

Marion received 2nd place for the Hnedak Bobo Global design award after returning from her summer abroad in Helsinki, Finland. The award recognizes outstanding design skills represented in studio projects from abroad semesters. Marion was one of two recipients for the second place award, with a third prize given to the first place recipient.

2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills