V Owen Bush and Shawn Hamlin discussed the historical significance of the Capital Region and the ongoing project to restore the Stephen and Harriet Myers residence and develop a cultural center. Shawn Hamlin detailed the design incorporating a historic Dutch barn, sustainable building practices aiming for net-zero energy, and the client's vision for an engaging community space, highlighting challenges with SHPO regarding geothermal well impact. The conversation also covered the evolution of architectural documentation, the use of 3D printing, their work in educational building modernization, the importance of client vision, and the anticipated start of construction for the Myers Center project in the fall.

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Shawn Hamlin is the founding principal of Hamlin Design Group, where he leads civic and educational projects that thread sustainability, cultural legacy, and public impact. From NetZero museums like the Stephen & Harriet Myers Underground Railroad Interpretive Center to large-scale adaptive reuse efforts like Harriman Building 5, Shawn’s work blends technical rigor with narrative intent. Across every project, he’s asking: how do we build with memory—and with meaning—for the next century?

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