“Having known and worked with Steve for a while now, I can say with certainty that he is an extremely professional and talented designer, and truly invests himself into any project he undertakes. I've witnessed his ability to manage projects of various scales and complexities, and the breadth of his professional experience and design portfolio is impressive. I have enjoyed our time together over the years, and am confident that he will be a project managerial asset to any firm with which he works”
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Senior Landscape Architect and lead project designer with experience ranging from…
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Tuesday, April 8th will mark 10 years since I retired from the City of Atlanta and started Gentry Planning Services, LLC. A big thank you to all who…
Tuesday, April 8th will mark 10 years since I retired from the City of Atlanta and started Gentry Planning Services, LLC. A big thank you to all who…
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We are pleased to announce one of our newest principals, Eric Seugling https://lnkd.in/gAwFPM7J
We are pleased to announce one of our newest principals, Eric Seugling https://lnkd.in/gAwFPM7J
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Atlanta Dairies, the catalyst of the rebirth of Atlanta’s diverse and historic Memorial Drive corridor, has received one of the most prestigious…
Atlanta Dairies, the catalyst of the rebirth of Atlanta’s diverse and historic Memorial Drive corridor, has received one of the most prestigious…
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Experience & Education
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Perkins&Will
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Registered Landscape Architect - GA
Georgia DOL
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Registered Landscape Architect
New York
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Registered Landscape Architect - WA
WA - DOL
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LEED AP
USGBC - National Capital Region Chapter
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Volunteer Experience
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Researcher / Project Hyperion
Icarus Interstellar
- Present 14 years
Science and Technology
Project Designer (Interstellar Human Space Flight)
Author "Colonized Interstellar Vessels"
Contributing Author to Discovery Science, MSN, and Scientific American
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"Packing for an Interstellar Roadtrip"
Discovery News (Website Headliner)
See publicationAn article redaction of a my research paper discussing urban planning principles as applied to interstellar human spaceflight, as well as conceptual designs for a proposed colony vessel that could allow interstellar travel for humans. Designed to promote discussion and stimulate thought.
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"Colonized Interstellar Vessel (CIV) Concept Design"
Icarus Interstellar
See publicationPublished in the 2013 100YSS Symposium Proceedings, with redacted versions appearing in numerous publications and websites.
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"What Would an Interstellar 'Worldship' Look Like?"
MSN Science + Discovery News (Website Headliner)
See publicationWhen humankind takes to interstellar space, the living space onboard starships would need to be as familiar as neighborhoods on Earth.
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UTHSC Behavioral Health Facility - University of Texas
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Advanced design work for a cutting-edge behavioral health facility associated with the University of Texas. Developed healing courtyards intended to accommodate patients with a wide range of behavioral and metal health issues, while promoting access to nature and expedited recovery in an safe manner.
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Norfolk Southern Lofts- Adaptive Reuse
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Icarus Interstellar - Project Hyperion
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Conceptual design and problem solving as pertinent to human interstellar spaceflight.
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Science Square - Georgia Tech
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Award-winning amenity roof deck and plaza design for a cutting edge bio-medical incubation and research building on Georgia Tech’s campus.
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Atlanta Dairies - Adaptive Reuse
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Adaptive reuse and conversion of a historic dairy product industrial site into a mixed-use retail and restaurant destination. Conversion of an acre of concrete truck loading yards into a verdant green space.
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Resurgens Plaza - Buckhead Roof Deck
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High-end Class A Office roof deck design and project management. Included an extensive steel trellis, decking on structure, and green roof.
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Tompkins Mill - Adaptive Reuse Historic Mill
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Restoration and repurposing of a centuries old textile mill into a vibrant mixed-use destination in Charlotte, NC.
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Savannah Harbor
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Design and master planning for a large mixed-use waterfront destination along the Savannah River on Hutchinson Island, Savannah, GA
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Third Bosphorus Bridge Park - Istanbul, Turkey
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Invited completion to design two complimentary waterfront parks that establish themselves as the Gateway to Istanbul adjacent to the newly built Third Bosphorus Bridge.
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OQYANA, World First - Dubai, UAE
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Senior Project Manager and Designer (Landscape Architecture) for a series of islands within The World, off of the Dubai coast, comprising "Australia"
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Icarus Interstellar
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Thanks to our amazing P&W marketing team for putting together a great video highlighting our recent ASLA National award for Atlanta Dairies!
Thanks to our amazing P&W marketing team for putting together a great video highlighting our recent ASLA National award for Atlanta Dairies!
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Atlanta Dairies, the catalyst of the rebirth of Atlanta’s diverse and historic Memorial Drive corridor, has received one of the most prestigious…
Atlanta Dairies, the catalyst of the rebirth of Atlanta’s diverse and historic Memorial Drive corridor, has received one of the most prestigious…
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The Horizon Hall labyrinth and amphitheater are coming together so well! Great photos Cathy Pinskey!
The Horizon Hall labyrinth and amphitheater are coming together so well! Great photos Cathy Pinskey!
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We are thrilled to be recognized by Fast Company as an Innovation by Design Award winner! In the midst of challenging times, designers have the…
We are thrilled to be recognized by Fast Company as an Innovation by Design Award winner! In the midst of challenging times, designers have the…
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I had such a provocative conversation with Tsedal Neeley author of Remote Work Revolution and Harvard Professor of Business Administration Harvard…
I had such a provocative conversation with Tsedal Neeley author of Remote Work Revolution and Harvard Professor of Business Administration Harvard…
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Exciting to attend the International MadCity Riga 2021 conference on urban planning and design! This year’s design charrette (hakatons) was focused…
Exciting to attend the International MadCity Riga 2021 conference on urban planning and design! This year’s design charrette (hakatons) was focused…
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Thank you to @SnT University of Luxembourg for this great opportunity! I am looking forward to collaboration opportunities with industry, agencies…
Thank you to @SnT University of Luxembourg for this great opportunity! I am looking forward to collaboration opportunities with industry, agencies…
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Thank you for such a great opportunity. There was so much energy, so much to learn and understand about the profession and about Perkins and Will…
Thank you for such a great opportunity. There was so much energy, so much to learn and understand about the profession and about Perkins and Will…
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After 10+ rewarding and productive years, I'm leaving Perkins&Will in mid-April. See you in 2022 at Atelier Zusmanis! #landscapearchitecture…
After 10+ rewarding and productive years, I'm leaving Perkins&Will in mid-April. See you in 2022 at Atelier Zusmanis! #landscapearchitecture…
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Great article about the work of the very talented branding design by Meredith Kinney for Freedom Park! https://lnkd.in/es9SE2d
Great article about the work of the very talented branding design by Meredith Kinney for Freedom Park! https://lnkd.in/es9SE2d
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