Shannon Horton
Associate (she/her)
Shannon joined Holst in 2019 with a background in adaptive reuse and public interest design projects. She is a leader in our office community, planning many inclusive cultural, educational, and welcoming social events for Holst staff. A passionate designer and skilled Project Manager, she has been a key team member on several of the firm’s notable projects, including Multnomah County Library’s new East County Library.
In March of 2024, Shannon received the DJC Oregon Building Diversity Award for her dedicated efforts to community engagement for East County Library. The 95,000-square-foot destination library will have a major presence in Gresham, Oregon, and will provide a place for residents to access new, important community resources. Key features of the project include a central living room, makerspace, 230-seat auditorium, indoor-outdoor children’s play area, and a dedicated teen space.
Education
Master of Architecture, Portland State University, 2020
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Portland State University, 2018
Affiliations
Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure Candidate, 2018 – 2020
Green Building Scholar, 2017
Awards & Publications
DJC Oregon Building Diversity Award, 2024
Through her strong work ethic, Shannon looks ahead, thinks beyond herself, provides important design input, and finds ways to solve problems every day.— Holst Colleague
