Design Workshop Announces Selection of 10 Students for 2008 Summer Internship
24 Apr 2008
by: Design Workshop
Denver, CO – Beginning June 3 in Denver, the interns will participate in an intensive design charrette focused on Denver’s renowned retail shopping district—Cherry Creek North. The group will study the relationship of the district to its surrounding neighborhoods, including the Cherry Creek Mall. The charrette will be followed be a 10-week paid internship in one of Design Workshop’s seven U.S. offices. As both undergraduate and graduate students, the interns come from a range of academic disciplines, including landscape architecture, architecture, business and planning. Their selection was based on a rigorous examination of resumes, the depth and creativity of portfolios, leadership experiences, and demonstrated commitment to the design process. “This will give a fresh perspective from 10 young and creative minds in envisioning an enhanced future for the Cherry Creek North shopping district,” said Design Workshop associate and internship director, Allyson Mendenhall. “Interns will consider the area’s identity, context and connections, as well as improvements to pedestrian and retail environments. We get the chance to teach and to learn from these students, exceptionally bright individuals who may be the future leaders of our profession.” The interns, their assigned Design Workshop office, degree and school are as follows: - Rafeeq Asad, Florida A&M, Architecture, Aspen Office
- Jack Conviser, University of Pennsylvania, Planning, Denver Office
- Jack Fisher, University of Colorado, Denver, Planning, Asheville Office
- Leslie Hebron, University of Colorado, Boulder, MBA/ Business, Denver Office
- Ken Hendrickson, Pennsylvania State University, Landscape Architecture, Denver Office
- Jenny Leijonhufvud, University of Arizona, Landscape Architecture, Tahoe Office
- Emily Oaksford, University of Pennsylvania, Planning, Aspen Office
- Katy O'Meilia, Oklahoma State University, Landscape Architecture, Salt Lake City Office
- Laura Tepper, University of Pennsylvania, Landscape Architecture, Tahoe Office
- Matthew Wachter, University of Wisconsin - Madison, MBA/ Business, Denver Office
Design Workshop is an award-winning, international firm practicing landscape architecture, land planning, urban design, and tourism planning. Design Workshop combines principles of smart growth, sustainable design, and environmentally-sound planning to reconcile economic needs with the preservation of scenic, cultural, and community values. Design Workshop’s pioneering efforts have been recognized with more than 125 awards from such organizations as the American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Planning Association, and the Urban Land Institute.
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