With a background in ecology, design, and environmental philosophy, Shawn has an interest in the application of landscape architecture to environmental issues with a focus on didactic landscapes and ecological infrastructure. Shawn is dedicated to generating solutions that reduce human impacts on the environment and create a stronger bond between natural systems and culture. Shawn’s recent work on civic places includes the development of flexible and accessible spaces for many Washington State projects including Seattle Public Libraries University Branch Accessibility Renovation, Mount Vernon Library Commons, Tukwila Fire Stations 51 and 52, Bellevue Fire Station 10, and Tukwila Justice Center. Through this work, Shawn has demonstrated an aptitude for facilitating stakeholder collaboration and public engagement, and a commitment to finding sustainable site solutions that honor the past while leaning into the future. Shawn has managed teams on both the Sound Transit Federal Way Link Extension and Everett Link Extension projects, applying his collaboration and problem-solving skills to deliver effective solutions as a vital member of multidisciplinary teams.
Shawn Stankewich
biography–
education+
University of Manitoba, Master of Landscape Architecture, 2014
University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Environmental Design, 2009
accreditation+
Licensed Landscape Architect, Washington State
activities+
UW PAC, Student Support Committee Chair 2017 – present
ACE Mentor Program, Puget Sound Affiliate, 2015 – 2016
Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture – Conference Presenter, 2012; Abstract Reviewer, 2014-present
University of Manitoba – Teaching Assistant, 2009-2014; Warehouse Journal Editor, 2009; Lecturer, 2013-2014
Manitoba Envirothon – Team Advisor 2004-2015
Passions: Backpacking, board game design, and exploring and studying prairie landscapes.
selected projects+
Seattle Public Libraries University Branch Renovation | Seattle, WA
Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences Home of the Upper School | Seattle, WA
Mount Vernon Library Commons | Mount Vernon, WA
Bellevue Fire Station 10 | Bellevue, WA
Sound Transit Everett Link Extension | Lynnwood, Everett, WA
Sound Transit Federal Way Link Extension | Des Moines, Kent, and Federal Way, WA
800 5th Ave | Seattle, WA
Meydenbauer Residence | Bellevue, WA
Tukwila Justice Center | Tukwila, WA
Tukwila Fire Stations 51 + 52 | Tukwila, WA
Climate Pledge Arena | Seattle, WA
2+U | Seattle, WA
Oregon State University College of Forestry | Corvallis, OR
Assiniboine Forest Wayfinding and Interpretive Strategy | Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Hygge House | Winnipeg, MB, Canada