Selected Works Jack Schwartz - University of Kansas
Table of Contents Preface 3 ■ Resume Design 4 ■ Lawrence Public Library 10 ■ 17th and Main: Transit Oriented Development 16 ■ Crossroads Community Center 23 ■ Design Build 27 ■ Handmade
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Resume
Achievements and Involvement President, Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Information
▫ Represents the fraternity on the interfraternity council ▫ Lead a five officer Executive committee in charge of all decision making and leadership responsibilities for the 100+ member fraternity ▫ Also held positions of Assistant Grand Scribe, Homecoming, and
Jack Schwartz
▫ 1106 Ohio Street - Apartment A ▫ j436s191@ku.edu ▫ 314.974.9732
intramural Chair
Contributing Member, Sexual Assault Task Force
▫ Part of a team of eight officers who create innovative methods to
Education
educate university students about a sensitive issue
University of Kansas - School of Architecture, Design, And Planning
Member, Delta epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society
▫ Masters of Architecture (Expected Graduation May 2017) ▫ Cum. GPA: 3.72
University of Kansas Honor roll
▫ Spring 2013 - present
Work Experience 2015
Intern Designer, Elliott Workgroup - Park City, UT
▫ Worked on a wide variety of projects, each with different responsibilities ▫ Led initial design efforts on new condominium development in Deer Valley ▫ One of two project architects for a new renovation of local gastropub ▫ Edited construction documents, videos, and images for submittal. - St. Louis, MO
Member, American institute of Architecture Students
Skills Program Proficiency:
▫ Tutored biology, anatomy, and calculus for Greek Tutors
▫ AutoCad ▫ Grasshopper ▫ Illustrator ▫ Indesign ▫ Keyshot ▫ Photoshop ▫ Revit ▫ Rhinoceros ▫ SketchUp
2013-15
Kitchen Assistant, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, University of Kansas
Miscellaneous:
2012-14
Production Line Manager, Rio Syrup Company - St. Louis, MO
2012
Student Researcher, Washington University
▫ Assistant to Professor Pratim Biswas ▫ Discovered new photochemical ways to eliminate E. coli in freshwater areas ▫ Research will be used to provide potable water to third world countries 2011-14
2013
Lab Assistant, Banfield Pet Hospital - St. Louis, MO
▫ Performed numerous laboratory tests ▫ Assisted the veterinarian while operating Private Tutor, University of Kansas
▫ Responsible for preparing dinner, cleaning dishes, and closing the kitchen ▫ Responsible for bottling and packaging thousands of gallons of syrup
Able to speak and write Spanish Experienced in both wood and steel fabrication Strong speaker High personal motivation
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Lawrence Public Library 2013
Presented as a mirror to a project currently under construction, the Lawrence Public Library is the new local center for learning, focusing, and relaxing. Situated in Buford Watson Park, its natural but striking form makes a lasting impression on everyone that sees it, driving or walking. Its evoking shape is inspired from the natural topography of the park and allows for several great opportunities for sustainable practices, encouraged from the local population. The new design responds culturally, geographically, and environmentally.
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The muse for the new structure was the natural topography, as it dictated the form of the structure. Repeated, concentric curves were a consistent pattern through the whole park as the land tapers toward the pond. For the structure, these curves were simply pushed up by their center, while the ends remained attached to the ground, creating an invisible transition from built to natural environment.
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Section in perspective
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Physical model, basswood and chipboard
Detail photo of I-beams and stairs of model
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17th and Main: Transit Oriented Development 2015
Kansas City, one of the most innovative and forward thinking cities in the country, is home to the nation’s newest streetcar. Implemented to encourage public transportation in the downtown district, the route will run from the North River Market, through the Crossroads, and to Union Station. With new public transportation, comes enhanced opportunity for urban development. The Crossroads fits as a perfect area to foster this new growth. Known locally as a warehouse district, the Crossroads sits as an underutilized area of downtown, neglecting potential to significantly improve the pedestrian experience. By framing influential moments, the sensation of walking down Main Street will greatly improve. Realized through a series of hand drawn analyses, the new design will be an agent for change for the Crossroads.
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Site Analysis
Site Analysis
View Analysis
Louvers and Sunlight
Sunlight Effect
Program
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Opportunity for new streetcar stop
Dedicated outdoor public space
Ground floor glazing allows for connection to street
17th Street
Dedicated outdoor public space
Louvers oriented to allow views but prevent harsh sunlight
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Crossroads Community Center 2014
In the midst of the most culturally diverse area of Kansas City, the Crossroads Community Center fills a glaring omission in the district infrastructure. The new structure provides a community auditorium and performance space along with administrative and flexible conference rooms. The design was crafted with sustainability at the heart. Placed on a tight, restrictive, geometric site, the building responds by using negative space to create a positive impact. Its vast, central atrium shuttles both natural daylight and fresh air through the entirety of the facility. The auditorium and performance space is one of the few to allow sunlight to penetrate the interior, but wooden louvers actively respond to create a professional environment. This living
building will become a new, integral piece of the Crossroads culture.
The trapezoidal lot presented many challenges in the design process as it prohibited the structure from growing too large. In order to combat this effect, negative space was installed in the center of what naturally becomes three different spaces acting under one roof. The atrium is able to serve all three, making it an amicable environment at every moment. 18
Site
Ground Floor
Second Floor
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Digital rendering and physical model
Section showing Louvers and Ventilation Systems
Elevation
Transverse Section showing Ventilation and Sunlight in Atrium
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Design Build
KCUR is the local branch of the National Public Radio station and is need of a new community engagement tool. Many of their stories and exclusive content revolves around the participation of local people, voicing real opinions. Our studio was responsible for creating a tool, more so an experience, where anyone would feel comfortable to share what is on their mind. The first step in this process was to meet with the client, and clarify how they envision using this device. In a charrette type process, many people presented initial thoughts, comments, and even miniature models of their idea. This served as the first step in a long process of developing a successful community listening device.
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The next step was to work further on the comments and feedback from the first session. Divided into three groups, the studio moved forward with three ideas. Our idea was inspired by the Hoberman sphere, the toy expanding ball. We discovered that this same joint connection could be used to create lightweight, flexible, and transportable furniture. In storage it remains compact, but when put into use, the system could be used to create any type of basic structural element, for our presentation purposes we constructed a full wall. Although the overwhelming amount of positive feedback seemed to leave our team in the lead, KCUR decided to move forward with a different solution.
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After weeks of cutting steel, sanding wood, and perfecting the assembly process, the new KCUR community engagement tool reached completion. The final solution consisted of three pieces: Boxes, Frames, and Handouts. The modular boxes, constructed of aluminum and wood, display interchangeable panels that could be changed to fit any event (and they light up). The A-frame, consisting of a chalkboard, shelf, display panel, and aluminum skeleton, presents KCUR with an eyegrabbing and innovative way to
grow their brand. Lastly, KCUR was presented with wooden amplifiers for cellphones, constructed using a CNC router. Overall, KCUR was extremely happy with the result and continue to use these tools at their events.
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Handmade
Before starting the design process for the final project, it is important to examine relevant precedents to inform your decisions and rationale. Two examples: the Espana Library (above) and the Kunsthaus-Bregenz Museum (below) provide unique design solutions that can be transformed to fit other environments. Models are perhaps the best way to understand how all of these features work together, while also creating a beautiful piece of art.
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The photos above showcase a chair I constructed, completely from pieces of trash in a scrapyard, with homage to the St. Louis City Museum. Aesthetically, the chair captures the emotion of the City Museum, finding beauty in forgotten materials. The seat made from an old fan is actually comfortable too! 29
“We shape our architecture; thereafter they shape us.� Thank you for reading this portfolio of my selected works of architecture
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