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Judi Shade Monk, Architect is a boutique architectural practice committed to shepherding clients and their projects through a thoughtful and thorough design process where restrictions are looked upon as opportunities, there are no foregone design conclusions, and environmental stewardship is an intrinsic part of our methodology.
Judi Shade Monk is a registered architect in New Jersey and Florida. She is an AIA member, is NCARB certified and is a LEED accredited professional. Prior to setting out on her own, Ms. Monk played key design roles on award-winning projects in internationally renowned offices in New York City and Washington DC, including five years at Richard Meier & Partners Architects. She has worked in multiple capacities on numerous building typologies including single-family & high-rise residential, boutique hospitality, educational, and government projects. Ms. Monk grew up in Jupiter, Florida and has lived in New York City, Washington DC, and New Orleans. She currently resides in Highland Park, New Jersey with her husband Don, an assistant professor of accounting at Rutgers and two young daughters.
In addition to work in industry, Ms. Monk has led architectural design studios at Tulane University, University of Florida, and Yale University. Her research interests include studio instruction & pedagogy, specifically strategies for foundational design studios, color theory in the Josef Albers tradition, graphic communication, and detailing.
Judi Shade Monk is a registered architect in New Jersey and Florida. She is an AIA member, is NCARB certified and is a LEED accredited professional. Prior to setting out on her own, Ms. Monk played key design roles on award-winning projects in internationally renowned offices in New York City and Washington DC, including five years at Richard Meier & Partners Architects. She has worked in multiple capacities on numerous building typologies including single-family & high-rise residential, boutique hospitality, educational, and government projects. Ms. Monk grew up in Jupiter, Florida and has lived in New York City, Washington DC, and New Orleans. She currently resides in Highland Park, New Jersey with her husband Don, an assistant professor of accounting at Rutgers and two young daughters.
In addition to work in industry, Ms. Monk has led architectural design studios at Tulane University, University of Florida, and Yale University. Her research interests include studio instruction & pedagogy, specifically strategies for foundational design studios, color theory in the Josef Albers tradition, graphic communication, and detailing.