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Sean has a rich and diverse background in architecture. His career began with hands-on experience in house renovation, providing him with a practical foundation further enriched by studying traditional Japanese design and construction. Notably, Sean was the first foreign student to attend the Shinrin Takumi Jyuku School of Woodworking in Japan, a country renowned for its craftsmanship and attention to detail in woodworking and construction—an excellent environment for an aspiring architect.

Sean then transitioned from carpentry to working as a Project Architect, a role in which he spent many years gaining professional experience across a variety of project types while obtaining his license. This period allowed him to expand his professional expertise to include land use entitlements, code compliance, and building information modeling (BIM), while continuing with architectural design.

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The establishment of StudioPNW Architecture in 2017 marked a significant milestone in Sean's career, enabling him to leverage over two decades of experience across a broad range of project types. His diverse portfolio—encompassing residential, retail, hospitality, educational, religious, and historical projects—demonstrates a versatile skill set and the ability to meet various clients' needs and site-specific challenges. 

Registrations

  • Professional Architect, WA #12025, PA #RA407328, FL #AR102900, AR #912484

  • American Institute of Architects #38549513

  • National Council of Architectural Registration Boards #83769

Education​

  • Drexel University, Bachelor of Architecture, Magna Cum Laude

  • Shinrin Takumi Jyuku, Japan, Woodworking and Carpentry

  • Syracuse University, Bachelor of Liberal Arts

Experience

  • StudioPNW Architecture, Bellevue, WA - Owner & Principal Architect - 2017-Present

  • Broderick Architects, Seattle, WA - Architect - 2016-2022

  • Kitchen & Associates, Collingswood, NJ - Architect - 2012-2016

  • Montchanin Design Group, Wilmington, DE - Intern Architect - 2004-2012

  • Cadre Design, Philadelphia, PA - Project Manager - 2002-2004

Prior to becoming an architect, Sean designed and built this guest house on the beach in Costa Rica. It is the smaller of the two vacation houses he built on the property. The timber was locally harvested and milled on-site. The frame was primarily connected by mortise and tenon and dovetail joinery. Japanese woodblock planes were used to finish the wood. This photo highlights the "Engawa" or small veranda that serves as a transitional space between the interior and the outdoors.

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