Shadeen Dixon

De Manera Isleña Initiator

Spatial Designer, Visual Artist, Researcher

Shadeen Dixon is a Jamaican architectural designer based in Queens, NY. Dixon holds a bachelor’s degree in architectural technology from New York City College of Technology and a Master’s in Architecture from the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture at City College.

Driven by her Jamaican roots and a deep exploration of Caribbean colonial studies, Dixon aims to create spaces that are visually striking and environmentally, socially, and culturally meaningful. As an advocate for housing justice, she is dedicated to addressing the housing needs of disenfranchised African-American communities. She strongly believes in inclusive decision-making and actively involves community voices in her work.

Dixon aims to integrate healthy, green and sustainable design practices and infrastructure, prioritizing environmental responsibility while ensuring affordability and accessibility for all residents. She envisions architecture as a catalyst for positive change, empowering communities to thrive in sustainable environments that withstand the challenges of housing justice and climate change.

Below you can find some of Shadeen’s featured work in collaboration with colleagues, or under the leadership of mentors and people who continue to inspire her practice and her work at De Manera Isleña.

01 Adaptive Reuse & Cultural Preservation

The Fight To Save The National Negro Opera Company House, Homewood, Pittsburgh

Amplify Aguirre Voices (AAV) A Multi-Media Cultural Center, Salinas, PR

02 Coastal Resiliency

Punto Educativo’s Eco-Tonal Project Belt, Salinas, PR

Build It Back | Hurricane Sandy Initiative, Queens, NY