He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from LSU, and his extensive hands-on experience in steel and wood fabrication allows him to expertly navigate the relationship between drawing and making—where design intent meets material reality. Having worked as a 3D modeler, welder, and design engineer, Slayte believes that strong design emerges from a deep understanding of the drawing board, fabrication floor, and construction site. His work constantly investigates how materials, details, and systems influence form, function, and process. Bringing a rich “material intelligence” to the team, Slayte is dedicated to cross-disciplinary thinking and executing the full arc of a project from conceptual design to final construction.

Deeply committed to community and collaboration, Slayte stays connected to his roots by mentoring students and supporting professors within the LSU School of Architecture. Outside the office, he volunteers with Friends of the Animals (FOTA), stretches his creative muscles through surrealist painting, and channels his lifelong passion for soccer.