Shinya Uehara, LEED AP BD+C
Architectural Designer
Contact
[email protected]
312_832_0600(x268)
Profile
Originally from Okinawa Japan, Shinya lived in Tokyo
where he graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture. After
completing his undergraduate degree, he came to the
US to attend the graduate program at The Ohio State
University where he completed his Master of Architecture
degree.
Shinya has been involved in a large variety of architectural
typologies, both nationally and internationally, through the
course of his career. Urban design, Higher education,
Schools, and child care are few of the project types that
he has worked on. Shinya has also worked on several
award winning international design competitions.
Outside of his interests in architecture, Shinya has a keen
interest in reading books related to early 20th century
philosophy and contemporary arts. He also enjoys playing
outdoor sports, especially soccer. He and his wife
Chantelle have one son, Kaji and one daughter Eeza.
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Affiliations
Illinois Institute of Technology, Guest Juror, 2008-2014.
U.S. Green Building Council, LEED™ Accredited
Professional, Building Design + Construction Specialty,
2010.
Education
Master of Architecture, 2001, The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Nihon University
Tokyo
Professional History
Ross Barney Architects (2014-present & 2001-2006)
Solomon Cordwell Buenz Architects (2011-2014)
STR Partners (2009-2011)
John Ronan Architects (2006-2008)
Awards/Exhibitions/Publications
1st Prize Final Thesis Project. The Ohio State University,
2007. Award.
Illinois. 2007. Print.
Burnham Prize, People’s Choice Award, Chicago
Architectural Club. 2006. Design Competition.
Urban Open, 3rd Prize, United States Green Building
Council. 2006. International Design Competition.
Burnham Prize 2006. Timeout Magazine. Chicago,
Oklahoma City Bus Stop Competition. Journal Record
Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2005. Print.
Oklahoma City Bus Stop, 1st runner up. AIA Central
Oklahoma, 2005. Design Competition.
National AIDS Memorial, 2nd Prize, National Aids
Memorial. 2005. International Design Competition.
Schwartz, Neal J. Z., and Raul Cabra. Emergent Memory:
The National AIDS Memorial Competition. San Francisco,
CA: National AIDS Memorial Grove, 2005. Print.
Graham Foundation 21st-Century Lakefront Park
Competition. COMPETITONS Magazine. Chicago, Illinois.
2004. Print.
Chicago Prize, Top 10 Finalists. Chicago Architectural
Club, 2003. Design Competition.
Annaka Art Forum, Honorable Mention. 2003. International
Design Competition.
Annaka Art Forum Competition. Shinkenchiku. Japan.
2003. Print.
Cloesness and Distance. Shinkenchiku. Japan. 2003.
Print.
Selected Project Experience
O’hare Joint Use Consolidated Rental Car/ Parking Facility
Chicago, Illinois
Client: O’Hare International Airport
Status: In Progress
Municipal Pier Re-visioning
St. Petersburg, Florida
Client: City of St. Petersburg
Status: Unbuilt
McCormick Place Event Center
Chicago, Illinois
Client: Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority
Status: Unbuilt
Fullerton and Belmont Station Reconstruction
Chicago, Illinois
Client: Chicago Transit Authority
Status: Complete, 2012
Early Childhood Education and Care Facility
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Client: College of DuPage
Status: Complete, 2007