Soren Steinbecker — a fifth-year B.Arch candidate at LSU, building at the intersection of design and construction.
Three projects, each pushing in a different direction — from high-rise mixed-use design to sustainable case study and real-world development. View All Projects →
The Shift
Destination Diversion
The Kendeda Building
My name is Soren Steinbecker, a fifth-year B.Arch candidate at LSU minoring in Architectural History and Real Estate Development, Construction and Design — a combination that's less about picking a side between design and business, and more about understanding a project in its entirety.
I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and recently relocated to Charleston, South Carolina — a city where historic preservation and new construction sit side by side, which has only sharpened my interest in the kind of work that respects what's already there while building what's next.
Outside of studio: weight training, pickup basketball, throwing the football and baseball, photography with an emphasis in drone photography, hiking, fishing, bike riding, reading, music, and entrepreneurship.
Three distinct projects, each pushing in a different direction — from high-rise mixed-use design to sustainable case study and real-world development. Click into any one to see it on its own, with the drawings, renderings, and process work that shaped it.
The Shift — Chicago Theatre and Film School
Destination Diversion
The Kendeda Building
The Shift — Chicago Theatre and Film School
A 14-story hybrid tower on a tight site adjacent to Pritzker Park, stacking a public theatre and elevated parking beneath a film school and student dormitories.
This view captures the blending of accessibility — the ramp and stair working in tandem — with the experience of moving through the building's thresholds.
A-07 Final Boards
A-07 Renderings
A-07 Model Images
A-07 Wall Section
Destination Diversion
Nearly 90 acres of mixed-use commercial and residential development in St. Amant, Louisiana — homes, a wedding venue, restaurants, and retail space, built out in partnership with a local developer.
This aerial view captures the full Destination Diversion property. The elevated home shown will be built soon — roughly 2,000 square feet of living space, with a ground-floor covered carport and parking area, a ground-level screened-in porch, and a second-floor covered porch with a large balcony overlooking two boat slips below, built for Louisiana living. Currently in progress.
A-08 Renderings
A-08 Gallery
The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design
A case study on how sustainable, environmentally responsible architecture can be both attainable and standard-setting — focused on passive design strategies and sustainable materials at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia.
A-09 Final Boards
A-09 Model Images
A-09 Cable Axon
A-09 Gallery
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01 Education
- Cumulative GPA: 3.73/4.00
- Honors/Awards: Transformation Merit Scholar, Dean's List (January 2023 – Present)
- Relevant Coursework: Architectural History, Architectural Topics, Architectural Design, Construction Management, Real Estate Finance
02 Experience
- Conducted routine property inspections to assess conditions, document deficiencies, and support operational standards across residential and commercial rental properties
- Coordinated maintenance staff, subcontractors, and vendors to complete repairs and improve projects while supporting schedules, scope, and quality control
- Assisted project managers and operations leadership with scheduling, and on-site issue resolution to support ongoing property improvements
- Revised construction drawings for the Barnes Jewish Hospital renovation using AutoCAD and Revit, ensuring compliance with project specifications and adaptations from senior leadership
- Contributed to the relocation and renovation of two existing historic log cabins in Faust Park, assisting in the development of construction drawings and preservation of the original structures
- Digitized and organized physical construction documents and AIA files from the past decade into a secure online tracking system, streamlining access to crucial firm records
- Collaborated closely with an agent with over $300M in transactional sales, gaining valuable insights and developing key skills in real estate market analysis, client communication, and property evaluation
- Conducted market research to identify newly listed homes, filtering properties based on buyers' budget, preferences, and requirements
- Created engaging social media posts and conducted direct outreach to clients and potential buyers on behalf of the agent, strengthening the agent's sphere of influence
03 Additional Skills and Interests
Certifications and Skills: Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite, G-Suite, Autodesk, Rhino3D, Bluebeam, 3D Rendering, Physical Modeling, Sketching.
Interests: Fitness and weight training, team sports (basketball, football), entrepreneurship, music, photography, outdoor activities (fishing, hiking).
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02 Memberships
03 In the Field
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