Mark Shannon brings fifteen years of working knowledge to Powerhouse Design. His broad range of experience and design excellence leave a trail of award winning projects, successful buildings, and pleased clients.  While Mark was attending the University of Cincinnati, he had the unique opportunity to perform internships in Nashville, Louisville, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore, in firms ranging from five to one hundred and fifty employees.  Since graduating, he has been involved and managed projects ranging from Residential, to Commercial, Retail, Athletic Facilities, Labs, and Grammy winning Recording Studios.  During these projects, Mark has performed everything from programming services thru design, documentation, and construction administration services.

SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS (Previous Firms)  Scotland School for Veteran’s Children, Recreation Hall Wrestling and Student Fitness Center Addition, Beaver County YMCA, Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild Recording Studio, American Textile Company International Headquarters, City of Pittsburgh Police Headquarters

EDUCATION – Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati

ORGANIZATIONS – American Institute of Architects, 1999 to present; Gateway Towers Condominium Association, A/E Committee head, 2006 to present; Downtown Neighborhood Association Board of Directors, 2004 to 2006; Pittsburgh Interns and Young Architects Forum 1997-2000

AWARDS – Citation of Excellence in 2008 from Learning by Design Magazine for Recreation Hall; Grand Prize in 2007 from College Management and Planning Magazine’s Education Design Showcase for Recreation Hall

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS/ CERTIFICATIONS – Registered Architect in the State of Pennsylvania

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