Architecture Portfolio 2018 by Jay Schairbaum

Jay Schairbaum

Selected Works

2014 - 2018

Human Occupation | Spring 2018

Tree House | Summer 2018

Holz und Stein | Fall 2017

Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club | Summer 2016

Riverside Row House | Spring 2017

33 Calhoun Street | Spring 2017

Jay Schairbaum I am a recent graduate from the University of Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning with a bachelor of science degree in architecture. My passion is the rigorous process of design and the way our creations can change perceptions of space and interaction. Experience in both academic and professional settings has equipped me with the desire to further pursue this interest. The following collection shares a variety of work I have had the opportunity to produce in the last four years.

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jdschairbaum@gmail.com (937) 902-8465

Digital Rhino AutoCAD Revit Sketchup InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Grasshopper V-Ray Maya

Manual Woodworking Model Making Drafting Sketching Photography 3D Printing Laser Cutting CNC Milling Metal Working

University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning Bachelor of Science in Architecture GPA: 3.917 Dean’s List (Fall 2014 - Spring 2018) Summa Cum Laude

August 2014 - April 2018 Cincinnati, OH

Tippecanoe High School GPA: 3.949 Graduated With Honors National Honor Society

August 2010 - June 2014 Tipp City, OH

Interests Running Music Hiking Photography Cycling Travel

Involvement UC Running Club AIAS Member Clean Up Cincy

COOKFOX Design Intern

May 2017 - August 2017 New York, NY

Involved in development of competition proposal for high-rise in San Francisco. Completed renderings and diagrams for client approval. Worked with interior design department on material studies. Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Design Intern

August 2016 - December 2016 San Francisco, CA

Worked on series of small retail spaces in construction documentation. Team member for tenant improvement from concept design through schematic design proposal, responsible for initial schemes and visualization material. Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Design Intern

January 2016 - April 2016 Chicago, IL

Team member for high-rise competition in Chicago from initial concept through final submission. Collaborated with structural engineering consultants and assisted with visualization for client presentations.

DAAPworks 2018 Showcase UC Cincinnatus Founders Scholarship Reed Gallery “Holz und Stein” Exhibition UC International Study Abroad Scholarship DAAP End of Semester Exhibition Reed Gallery “Inside Out” Exhibition DAAP Interior Design Accreditation Exhibition Weston Gallery “Foundation” Exhibition

2018 2014 - 2018 2017 2017 2015 2016 2016 2015 2015

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Human Occupation Spring 2018 Professor Michael Rogovin Cincinnati, OH

Envisioning the future workplace is often done with optimistic imagery of digital interfaces, drone deliveries, and automated assistants. It seems as though we are too busy looking through our rosetinted VR goggles to remember the human factor of the workplace. Modern offices have the ability to be interdisciplinary spaces for collaboration and, under the best circumstances, positively impact their communities. Human behavior is at the core of work and determines the quality of spaces we occupy. This workplace complex exists on the boundary of two neighborhoods, Over the Rhine (OTR): a historically industrial and vibrant district home to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great collection of Italianate architecture, and Clifton: a hillside populated with single-occupancy residences and the University of Cincinnati. The complex is composed of six

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main parts. At the base of the hill the Main House acts as a conventional office holding a majority of personnel. Rising along the hillside is a Funicular that connects to four remote pavilions and acts as a public transit opportunity for those living atop the hill looking to travel downtown. The four pavilions: Canopy, Garden, Tower, and Cave capitalize on this unconventional location to create unique environments that are sensitive to different work habits and behaviors. Perceived as a passive approach to future-casting, the project shows what workspaces can become when considering technological advances in communication and optimization. It also means that our unwavering commitment to work can be matched with spaces that align with our values of comfort and desire.

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Ohio River

Central Business District

Over the Rhine

Clifton

Funicular

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Canopy

Garden

Tower

Cave

At the foot of the hill sets the headquarters that acts as the home base for all workers. Its site at the northern edge of OTR links it to the city and reinforces the necessity for companies to have a social presence in the urban fabric. This is also the landing point of the funicular where workers and citizens alike can use the service to ascend the hillside.

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The funicular is the spine of the project and begins the procession that removes occupants from the city and takes them to the seclusion of the pavilions. Having ties to the original incline that first moved people up the Clifton hillside, it represents the industriousness and efficiency that is required in a modern work environment.

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The garden emphasizes unity with natural environments by eliminating boundaries between interior and exterior space. A louvered facade and inward sloping roof allows passive systems to regulate plant growth, while the enclosed spaces encourage work that is done as an individual or small group.

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Elevated above the sloping topography by an array of columns are two planes that create an unobstructed space for collaboration. Suspended in the treetops, the Canopyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transparency informs the nature of work being done here while seamlessly connecting workers to their environment with a periphery balcony.

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In the most secluded part of the site, the cave recedes into the hillside and achieves the greatest degree of privacy of the other pavilions. These four rooms arranged radially open into the lush coverage of trees and are intended to be spaces of intense focus. The spaces are meant to be somber and be places of intense study and contemplation.

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The tower rises above the trees in an anamorphic form which is achieved by board-form concrete. Though the tallest of the pavilions, it is reduced to the scale of the individual through boxes which frame vistas to the city below. These secluded spaces capture the ideals of prospect and refuge that are so important to human nature.

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Tree House Summer 2018 Independent Study Site-less

When at the individual scale, architecture is most equipped to excite the senses. It converts observation into experience and heightens the awareness of a user. In this originally site-less project, the intent was to create a space of retreat and contemplation - a space devoid of immediate constraints. As the project progressed it soon manifest itself as a tangible building. What began as a formal exploration became a pragmatic exercise in constructing a space that can be adapted to places of retreat.

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Its form needed to be simple as to be unimposing to its natural surroundings, its impact light so excavation would not be required, and its size small so it could be experienced at the individual scale. The result is a forest of thin columns that suspend a space for living and sleeping. On the lower level there is space for eating and relaxing

with an array of windows along one side that open to surroundings. The upper level is a glass cube that houses a place to sleep and is surrounded on two sides by a balcony. In order to protect its elements of comfort, resilient solutions are in place that can be applied to different environments. The footings and access bridge are equipped for both flat and sloped topography. Overhead, the shed roof provides ample shade while also protecting from harsh precipitation. On the lower level, an expanded metal mesh skin wraps the entire perimeter, providing a protective barrier. The panelized system is operable over glazing, allowing widows to be fully opened and providing an awning that shades direct sunlight. Materials chosen are sensitive to their surroundings, and their muted tones allow the cabin to recede into its environment.

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Living Space

Sleeping Space

Canopy Joist

Canopy Beam Canopy Joint Transitioning Column to Beam

Framing System

Periphery Balcony Sleeping Space Awning Formed by Operable Mesh Skin

Operable Mesh System

Operable Mesh Skin General Wall Assembly Window Shown Open

Living Space

Mesh System Joint Attached to Column

Expanded Metal Mesh

Standard Wood Column

Concrete Footing

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Holz und Stein Fall 2017 Professor Terry Boling Reed Gallery | Cincinnati, OH

The culmination of two-month’s study through Central Europe, Holz und Stein (Wood and Stone) is an exhibition of student work showcasing the architecture and construction techniques prominent in the regions traveled. Intended to capture physical and emotional aspects of the trip, students were tasked with curating drawings done in situ and creating discursive objects that expressed the character of these distinct places. Visited cities were categorized into one of four regions: Bohemia, Croatia, Northern Italy, and Switzerland, and each region was represented by a single human-scale, built object. These spatial constructions shared the building ethos of the region by implementing aesthetic and technical detailing commonly found in those places. They were then supplemented with drawings and collages.

In order to explain the scope of the trip, a map was built. Consisting of reclaimed timbers and red oak frames. The 6’ by 6’ map is a layered composition that borrows techniques and materials from other exhibition elements. On its surface is a textured finish of aggregate showing the nature of material that dominates each region. The physical materials used on the map’s surface are ones that can be found in those countries. On top of the textured surface are collaged elements that express the critical regionalism of these places. At the center of the gallery, a chronological display of photos was suspended along a series of six tripods. Curated photographs show significant sites visited and workshops completed by students. The tripods function as discursive objects themselves by employing details that solve the difficulty of suspending these photos in such a manner.

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Vienna, Austria Brno, Czech Republic Prague, Czech Republic Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic Budapest, Hungary Zagreb, Croatia Dubrovnik, Croatia Split, Croatia Pucisca, Croatia Bol, Croatia Venice, Italy Vicenza, Italy Verona, Italy Milan, Italy Chur, Switzerland Dornbirn, Austria Bregenz, Austria Vals, Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

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Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club Summer 2016 Professor Melanie Swick Newport, KY

The Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club Boat House is a storage and training facility in Newport Kentucky located in General James Taylor Park along the banks of the Licking River. Storage areas include space to keep a range of rowing shells up to 62’ in length along with additional equipment and the training facilities require classrooms, locker rooms, weight training, ergometers, and an interior rowing tank. At the convergence of the Ohio and Licking Rivers, the site lies within a seasonal flood plane that poses a severe threat to the building. Further complicating site access is a levee built 200’ from the river’s edge.

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Considering these circumstances, the Boat House is constructed on the waterside of the levee and lifted above the 50-year flood plane by a rugged concrete plinth that is integrated with a series of pedestrian paths. This lower level is meant to be flooded and acts as a buffer against rising waters. During times of low water, the space is able to

house canoes, kayaks, and other less valuable boats. Over time, the concrete will capture the residue of each flood instance and preserve it as a record that shows the patina of age. Most of the building’s program sets on the plinth, outside of the flood plane. Primary boat storage and main training areas are wrapped in an intricate louvered facade that responds to solar patterns and vistas from the site. The wood slats continue uninterrupted around the periphery of the building and twist to achieve varying opacities. They are also pinched above and below site-lines in deliberate areas to allow for unobstructed glazing. The effect is mimicked in a north facing saw-tooth roof that allows indirect light into the storage area. Techtonically the framework is emblematic of rowing shells, consisting of planks bent around a fluid hull. Meanwhile, the wood louvers assume a form that diagrammatically represents the movement of a rowing shell slicing through water.

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Average Water Height (+30’-0”) Photograph: 2016 At the Ohio River’s average level the Boat House operates at full functionality with both docks in the water and the lower boat storage at full capacity.

Springtime High (+45’-0”) Photograph: 2014 At this level the path that runs adjacent to the river becomes a waterfront promenade for pedestrians and cyclists while both docks remain completely functional.

15 Year Flood Plane (+60’-0”) Photograph: 2015 Though the lower storage is submerged, its concrete finish is resilient against damages and the upper storage is able to house boats typically kept on the lower levels.

100 Year Flood Plane (+80’-0”) Photograph: 1937 The reality of the site is its susceptibility to flooding. While building beyond the levee provides protection from rising waters it inhibits the functionality of the boat house.

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Riverside Row House Spring 2017 Professor Whitney Hamaker Covington, KY

The property at 219 Riverside Drive in Covington, KY is a 135’ by 25’ lot that overlooks the Ohio River and downtown Cincinnati. Lying in the shadow of the nearby Roebling Suspension Bridge, the quaint neighborhood feels linked to a time much earlier in Cincinnati’s history. Immediately to the east is another row house and to the west is an alley separating the site from a 6-story multifamily apartment complex. While the lot is generous for a modest, single-family row house, it’s position in the Ohio River flood plane poses a slight challenge.

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The client is a musician and his family, and the program calls for a 3-bedroom house with space for recording music and providing lessons. Following cues from the site, the living space is prioritized to the north with views across the river to the nearby skyline. The recording studio and garage are pulled away from the busy front street and aligned with the property line to the south where vehicle access is achieved via a back alley. Defined by these two volumes, the home in front is of a fortified concrete with light wood accents indicating a softer interior, while the studio in the

rear is clad in wood panels that pay homage to the acoustic function of its interior spaces. Connecting the two volumes is an enclosed, glass walkway and central stair core that navigates the subtle rise in elevation across the site. The interstitial space between the two volumes also allows for a stepped courtyard that is ideal for recitals and other events. To avoid risk of flood, the main level of the house is lifted above the 65’ major flood stage, leaving only the basement at risk of water damage. Bedrooms are placed on the north end to capitalize on views, while the front facade is stepped to provide privacy from the street below. The gesture is mimicked along the west facade, resulting in a massing that tapers at each level. Though the party-wall to the east prevents glazing, a light well brings daylight to the ground floor through the home’s circulation spaces. The west facade that faces the alley and apartment complex is glazed in slit windows that allow light into the living spaces but prevents a violation of privacy.

Riverside Row House

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Entry Powder Room Closet Living Room Dining Room Pantry Kitchen Family Room Fire Place Backyard / Performance Space 12. Garage 13. Workbench 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

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Balcony Den / Bedroom Bedroom Closet Bathroom Bedroom Closet Reading Nook Recording Studio Powder Room Practice Room

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Balcony Master Bedroom Master Bathroom Closet Laundry Library

31. Roof Terrace 32. Chimney

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Roof (+40’-0”)

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Third Floor (+30’-0”)

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Second Floor (+20’-0”)

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33 Calhoun Street Spring 2017 Professor Whitney Hamaker Cincinnati, OH

Calhoun Street runs along the south border of the University of Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main campus; it is a commercial thoroughfare to the school featuring restaurants, entertainment, and a growing number of multifamily housing complexes. Adjacent to the site is Old St. George church, a notable landmark that has been present for more than a century. The area marks a junction between the urban scale of university buildings with its residential scale neighbors in surrounding Clifton Heights. The project calls for a twenty-one unit apartment building comprised of one, two, and three bedroom units, with a mixed use component that addresses the ground floor.

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The most difficult site constraint is a 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; elevation drop from the north to the south. A series of folds rise from the notable topography, enveloping the ground plane to form a park. Ascending the series

of terraces, ramps, and gardens is a pedestrian carpet that links Clifton Heights to this growing commercial district. Nestled within are a series of storefronts that cater to the needs of the neighborhood. The apartments themselves rise in a modular pattern and bridge the gap between residential and commercial scales. Each unit is double height with immediate exterior access. South facing units include balconies with brise-soleils for sun protection and north facing units use double height glazing for better sunlight. The north and west facing brick facades use an undulating, stepped pattern that expresses the structural module and will allow for unique interaction of light and shadow. On the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roof is a canopy for sun shading that can double as a solar array and an open balcony for tenants.

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Vehicular Circulation

Pedestrian Circulation

Structure

Calhoun St is one way running west, McMillan St is one way running east, and Scioto Ln is a lightly used connector.

Active on three sides, the lifted north facade preserves an unobstructed ground plane intended for pedestrian use.

Concrete column and slab construction allows for large clear-spans while crossbracing along the west provides rigidity.

Retail

Interior Circulation

Amenity

Three retail locations along the ground floor utilize the pedestrian carpet to engage bystanders.

Double height units mean hallways are only needed on the second and fourth floors while stair cores are to the east and west.

The lower level features a large gym while amenities on the upper floors include a game room and outdoor balcony.

One Bedroom Units

Two Bedroom Units

Three Bedroom Units

Seven in total, five are north facing and two are south facing.

Eight in total, five are north facing with south facing balconies and three are south facing.

Six in total, two are north facing with south facing balconies, two are south facing with north facing balconies, and two face south.

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One Bedroom Unit

Bathroom Accordion Wall

Closet / Washer and Dryer Master Bedroom

Open to Below

Powder Room

Main Living Space

Kitchen Brick Facade

Three Bedroom Unit

Solar Shading

Skylight

Bedroom Bathroom

Study Bedroom

Closet / Washer Dryer Bathroom Master Bedroom

Brise-Soleils

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Balcony

Kitchen Powder Room Main Living Space

Two Bedroom Unit

Solar Shading

Skylight

Brise-Soleils

Closet Master Bathroom

Balcony Master Bedroom

Bedroom Accordion Wall

Open to Below

Study Washer Dryer

Bathroom

Kitchen Powder Room

Main Living Space

Brick Facade

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Jay Schairbaum jdschairbaum@gmail.com (937) 902-8465