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Shawn Swisher

Shawn Swisher

Phoenix, AZ, US

 
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About 

Architect + designer based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Jones Studio, Tempe, AZ, US, Project Architect

Jun 2018 - current
 

Richärd Kennedy Architects, Phoenix, AZ, US, Architect + Designer

Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
 

Nelsen Partners, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ, US, Architectural Designer

Oct 2013 - Nov 2014
 

Kaffer Studio, Architectural Designer

Development of residential projects from design through construction phase. Work included conceptual design, architectural/structural design, and CDs. Supervised construction daily.

May 2008 - Jan 2009
 

Moran Architects, Intern Designer

Development of sustainable residential and hospitality projects. Work included conceptual design, full design development, and CD phases.

May 2007 - Mar 2008
 

Education 

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US, MArch, Architecture - Studio One

Aug 2012 - May 2013
 
Aug 2005 - May 2010
 

Awards 

USC Global Scholar Prize, Award

The Global Scholars program recognizes undergraduates who have excelled in their studies both at home and abroad.

2010
 

USC Discovery Scholar Award, Award

Recognizes students who excel in the classroom and display the ability to create exceptional new scholarship or artistic works.

2010
 

Jon A. Jerde Traveling Fellowship, Grant

Established by the Jerde Family and the USC Architectural Guild in honor of Jon Jerde (B.Arch. 1964). The fellowship commemorates his experience as one of the first USC Architectural Guild Traveling Fellowship recipients. This endowment provides annual funds to be given to a fourth- or fifth-year student for travel and study outside of the United States. The recipient is selected by a jury of the Architectural Guild and representatives of the Jerde family. Research focused on the work of Peter Zumthor.

2010
 

A. Quincy Jones Memorial Scholarship, Scholarship

An endowed scholarship established in memory of A. Quincy Jones, former Dean of the School of Architecture and a distinguished professional. It is awarded to fifth-year students who show exceptional promise.

2010
 
2009
 

Verle L. Annis Memorial Award, Scholarship

An endowed fund honoring the late USC Professor of Architecture and awarded to a student participating in a travel program such as the School’s Saintes fall program or Milan/Como spring program.

2008
 

Areas of Specialization