Shan Masuda has been practicing as the principal designer at Shan Design for the past 8 years. A firm believer in the primal qualities of space and material, he views architecture as the practice of shaping our cultural ecology. Architecture supports our relationship with one another and our greater environment. The materials, forms, spaces, creative processes and patterns of use of a “project” are all anchored, ideally, by their simple essence. His work reflects a sensitive dialogue between these elements, a project’s context and most importantly, the client’s needs.
“Function reforms form, perpetually.” - Stewart Brand
WORK HISTORY (REVERSE CHRONOLOGY):
PRIOR DESIGNS / WORK:
TDA ARCHITECTURE DESIGNER - 3 YEARS
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DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT
STUDIO INSTRUCTOR - 2 YEARS
ETHNOTECTURE
DESIGNER - 5 YEARS
DIG COOP
CO-FOUNDER - 3 YEARS
DSA ARCHITECTS -
DESIGNER - 3 YEARS
INTERNET ATELIER
FOUNDER/DESIGNER - 2 YEARS
COHOUSING COMPANY
INTERNSHIP - 3 MONTHS
UCB COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
BA in ARCHITECTURE