SETH ZANONI
e: sethzanoni@gmail.com
Project Designer + Landscape Architect
p: 423.967.5832
Experience
Education
Project Designer, HDLA
Masters of Landscape Architecture
Nashville, TN | Jun. 2022 - Jul. 2023 - Developed essential methodological and graphic standards to conduct a comprehensive review of Downtown Nashville’s urban core’s green infrastructure network - Led and formed a four-person research division (HDLAb) that oversaw the Downtown Nashville Park’s White Paper - Leveraged Grasshopper, Rhino, and Lumion in developing 3D models across multi-family, civic, and retail projects, to enhancing visualization methods in client presentations and internal design studies - Ensured precise drafting standards to meet construction documentation and studio requirements using AutoCAD, resulting in positive feedback from contractors and the project team - Generated compelling imagery boards for internal and external meetings, leading to improved communication and stakeholder engagement
Student Intern, Reed Hilderbrand Cambridge, MA | Jan. 2022 - Explored the geospatial relativity of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI ) statements to the built environment at major public and civic institutions; other landscape architecture firms that culminated into a functional office-wide manual - Obtained valuable insights into project requirements and client preferences by attending client-facing project meetings
Student Intern, Design Workshop Aspen, CO | Dec. 2022 - Jan. 2021 - Designed with a multidisciplinary team a series of visually compelling and functional trail concepts for the Spokane, WA, park system that improved project visualization during external presentations - Contributed to increasing client satisfaction by developing innovative and sophisticated high-end residential design solutions - Participated in comprehensive site visits to verify construction compliance and quality, contributing to the seamless realization of design intent
Lead Designer, Hampshire School Project Knoxville, TN + Hampshire, TN | Aug. 2020 - Aug. 2021
University of Tennessee, Knoxville School of Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration University of Tennessee, Knoxville Haslam College of Business
Skills Adobe After Effects, Bridge, Photoshop, Fresco, Express, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom
AutoDesk AutoCAD, LandFX
Rhino3D Grasshopper, V-Ray, LandDesign
Blender Lumion Sketchup Bluebeam GIS ArcMap Desktop, ArcGIS Pro
Microsoft 365 Office, Excel, Word, Teams, Sharepoint
Google Workspace Fabrication 3D printing, laser cutting, milling
- Led a team of four peers in successfully developing, producing, and delivering a masterplan document for the Hampshire K-12 Unit School. - Conducted in-depth site and community visits ensuring site-specific informed design. - Organized and facilitated stakeholder meetings for successful project completion
Service
Landscape Architecture Intern, Cultivate Design
Tennessee ASLA
Knoxville, TN | Jun. 2021 - Jul 2022
Secretary, Jun. 2022 - Present Student Representative, May 2021 - Jun. 2022 State Conference Program Designer, May 2021
- Collaborated with the lead designer to prepare detailed and accurate construction documentation to facilitate smooth project execution - Crafted innovative and visually compelling sustainable residential planting designs while addressing specific client needs - Utilized advanced software tools, including Rhino, Blender, and Photoshop, to create immersive 3D models for client presentations to secure client approvals
ASLA Student Chapter President, Jun. 2021 - May 2022 Treasurer, Aug. 2019 - Jun. 2021 Member, May 2020 - May 2023