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LEE SHAW

EDUCATION

 

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM

The University of New Mexico, 1997-1999

Albuquerque, New Mexico

BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Texas A&M University, 1982-1986

College Station, Texas

STUDY ABROAD, Spring 1985

Texas A&M University

Florence, Italy

WORK HISTORY

LEE SHAW ARCHITECTURE, LLCTUCSON, 2014-PRESENT

KELLY ARCHITECTSLOS ANGELES, 2014-PRESENT

Consultant on bar/restaurant and residential projects providing design and construction documentation services, working under the direction of a licensed architect.

PLAN A ARCHITECTURE, SANTA FE, 2012-PRESENT

Consultant on a variety of residential and commercial projects providing design and construction documentation services, working under the direction of a licensed architect. Projects include a Contemporary, Barn-Style Personal Gym in Calabasas, California, a Spanish Eclectic Style Residence in Kansas City, Missouri, The Spa at The Inn of The Five Graces in Santa Fe, a Barn/Guesthouse in Chama, New Mexico, a Carriage House for an automobile collector in Santa Fe and Rasmussen Optical in Santa Fe.

ANSALDI SHAW DESIGN, TUCSON, 1998-2014

Partner with Rick Ansaldi. They met while working at Studio Arquitectura in Santa Fe and in 1998 formed Ansaldi Shaw Design. They moved to Tucson in 1999 and together they have designed a variety of residential and commercial projects including historically inspired contemporary haciendas using traditional and modern building methods, a transit center for Rio Nuevo in Tucson for the Gadsden Company, an historic interpretation and renovation for Anjali Day Spa + Wellness Center in Tucson along with modern restaurant concepts for Flying Star Cafe and Satellite Coffee in Albuquerque, to name a few. Lee was responsible for all aspects of the projects from conceptual design thru construction documentation and completion of construction.

STUDIO ARQUITECTURA, SANTA FE, 1992-1998

Senior Designer and Project Manager on a variety of residential and commercial projects, working under the direction of a licensed architect, including the restaurant Loongbar for celebrity chef Mark Miller in San Francisco, Carol Burnett's home in Santa Fe and the renovation of Packard's On The Plaza, which won a Preservation Award from the City of Santa Fe.

HALPER OWENS ARCHITECTS, NEW YORK, NY & KENT, CT, 1990-1992

Senior Designer and Project Manager for residential projects, working under the direction of a licensed architect, in New York City and then moved to western Connecticut and worked on Historic Landmark projects including North Salem, New York's "Delancy Hall" on the National Register of Historic Places and the restoration and adaptive re-use of Sprain Brook Sawmill, a working historic sawmill on the Connecticut Register.

CLARK CONSTRUCTION, NEW YORK, 1990

Assistant Project Manager on the lobby renovation of the Century Paramount Hotel in Times Square, designed by Philippe Starck

MOLYNEUX STUDIO, LTD., NEW YORK, 1987-1990

Senior Designer and Project Manager, working under the direction of a licensed architect, for internationally acclaimed interior designer Juan Pablo Molyneux in New York on the design of high-end residential projects around the world including the renovation of an Addison Mizner designed villa in Palm Beach, a palace in Buenos Aires and a townhouse in New York City.

 

AWARDS + PUBLICATIONS

 

Home Builder Digest, The Best Residential Architects in Tucson, January, 2020

BizTucson, Feature Article, Summer 2012

Albuquerque Sunday Journal, Feature Article on Flying Star Cafe Downtown, May 21, 2006

New Mexico Magazine, Downtown Albuquerque Article, March, 2006

Kitchen & Bath Business, Ansaldi Shaw Design Feature Article, Nov., 2003

Su Casa Magazine, Ansaldi Shaw Design Feature Article, Autumn, 2003

Great American Kitchens, SubZero Design Magazine, Rio Grande Hacienda Article, Vol. 3, 2003

Wine Spectator Magazine, Loongbar Article, Nov., 1998

Molyneux: The Interior Design of Juan Pablo Molyneux, By Michael Frank, Rizzoli 1997

Preservation Award, City of Santa Fe, Packard's Remodel & Addition, 1996

Architectural Digest, Studio Arquitectura Feature Article, Dec., 1996

Architectural Digest, Juan Pablo Molyneux Feature Article, Feb., 1992

Architectural Digest, Juan Pablo Molyneux Feature Article, Nov., 1991

Architectural Digest, Juan Pablo Molyneux Feature Article, July, 1991

Architectural Digest, Juan Pablo Molyneux Feature Article, Feb., 1990

COMMUNITY SERVICE

DAVE SITTON AWARD HONOREE, 2016

Presented by Father's Day Council Tucson at their Annual Awards Dinner & Gala for "Exceptional Dedication & Commitment"

FATHER'S DAY COUNCIL TUCSON EXECUTIVE BOARD, 2007-Present, Board Chair 2010, 2011, 2013 & 2018

Helped raise awareness for type 1 diabetes, formerly known as juvenile diabetes, and, more importantly, helped raise funds for research, clinical care and endowment for Steele Children's Research Center at The University of Arizona

HEROE'S DAY SELECTION COMMITTEE, 2011

Recognition and celebration of the Tucson area's first responders.

Supporter and Continuing Contributor to the following organizations:

BENJAMIN VOGEL

 

REGISTRATION

 

ARCHITECT

Arizona Certification #28536  (Since 1994)

 

CONTRACTOR

Arizona R.O.C.  #223132  (Since 2006)

 

EDUCATION

 

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE

University of Arizona,    1992

STUDY ABROAD, Spring 1991

University of Arizona

Universidad La Salle

Mexico City , Mexico

 

 

WORK HISTORY

LEE SHAW ARCHITECTURE, LLC, TUCSON,  2018-PRESENT

BENJAMIN VOGEL ARCHITECT, TUCSON, 1995-PRESENT

Principal architect for all projects including commercial, residential and general contracting

 

CDG ARCHITECTS, TUCSON, 1994-1997

Project Architect on a variety of residential and commercial projects, with an emphasis on medical projects

SAKELLAR ASSOCIATES, TUCSON, 1992-1994

Job Captain, working under the direction of a licensed architect, on a variety projects, with an emphasis on schools including elementary, secondary and university clients

 

ESPIRITI & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, TUCSON, 1987-1993

Intern/ Project Coordinator, working under the direction of a licensed architect, on a variety of residential and commercial projects, with an emphasis on restaurant and spiritual projects

 

CANYON RANCH RESORT, TUCSON, 1986-1987

Intern & Drafter, working under the direction of a licensed architect, on a variety of residential and commercial projects for local resort expansion

 

AWARDS

 

DAVE SITTON AWARD HONOREE, 2017

Presented by Father's Day Council Tucson at their Annual Awards Dinner & Gala for "Exceptional Dedication & Commitment"

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

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CONGREGATION OR CHADASH BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2012-Present, President 2017-2019

 

FATHER'S DAY COUNCIL TUCSON EXECUTIVE BOARD, 2006-Present, Board Co-Chair 2008-2009

Helped raise awareness for type 1 diabetes, formerly known as juvenile diabetes, and, more importantly, helped raise funds for Steele Children's Research Center at The University of Arizona

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