PETER
SCHUMACHER
PORTFOLIO 2018
COVER PHOTOGRAPH Whitney Museum of American Art - Renzo Piano
PETER
SCHUMACHER
(217) 402 - 3557 ptschu@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE July 2016 - Present
Library Facilities, University of Illinois - Champaign, IL Graduate Assistant
§§ Producing architectural drawings of existing library facilities §§ Responsible for the content, graphic design, and installation of 40+ new wayfinding signs, building directories, and visitor maps for the Main Library §§ Drafting plans and elevations for the relocation of offices, library collections, and classroom spaces §§ Creating rendered images of interior rennovations to help generate funding from donors Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 + 10 months at other locations
Chipotle Mexican Grill - Champaign, IL Crew Member
§§ Learned to be an efficient team member in a fast-paced environment §§ Trained new employees in food preparation and customer service
EDUCATION August 2017 - Present
Master of Architecture Candidate University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
§§ May 2019 expected graduation May 2016
B.S in Architectural Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
§§ 3.74 / 4.00 GPA with High Honors
LEADERSHIP 2012 - 2016
FarmHouse Fraternity - University of Illinois VP Internal Operations, Chaplain
§§ Facilitated communication among 45 members §§ Met with the executive board regularly to organize events, manage finances, and coordinate recruitment efforts 2013 - 2015
Atius - Sachem Leadership Honorary - University of Illinois VP Recruitment, VP Public Relations
§§ Organizer and Master of Ceremonies for a theatrical production that raised over $10,000 annually for charity
RECOGNITION 2016
Rexford Newcomb Award - Illinois School of Architecture §§ Recognized for outstanding scholarship in architectural history
Dean’s List - UIUC College of Fine and Applied Arts §§ Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Fall 2015
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BOUTIQUE HOTEL FALL 2015 - Individual Project
BOOKSTORE
SPRING 2015 - Individual Project
HIGH POND THEATER FALL 2014 - Individual Project
MICHEELS HOUSE SPRING 2014 - Research Project
ADDITIONAL WORK Documenting Existing Structures
PHOTOGRAPHY Hobby Highlights
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BOUTIQUE HOTEL
FALL 2015
212 E GREEN ST - Champaign, IL
Designed to host guests of the University of Illinois, this boutique hotel stands prominently on the institution’s campus. It features a spacious lobby, a penthouse restaurant, and 65 guest rooms. These accomodations are thoughtfully arranged to offer visitors a variety of ammenity options with spectacular views of Champaign.
ARCH 475 | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
LOCATION Boneyard G R E E N
1st
2nd
Greenway
S T R E E T
3rd
4th
The hotel is situated alongside popular restaurants, shopping, and bars on Green Street in the heart of Campustown. It also sits along Boneyard Greenway, a scenic pedestrian walkway that links the campus with downtown Champaign.
HOTEL LOBBY
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
ADJACENT
THIRD
STREET
DEVELOPMENT
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CONCEPT MODEL The guest floors are stacked in an alternating fashion, with each floor being a mirrored twin of its neighboring floors. This ensures each balcony is sheltered by the floor above.
GROUND FLOOR A spacious lobby welcomes hotel guests and restaurant patrons. It provides an indoor link between Green Street and the Boneyard Greenway. GREEN
STREET
ARCH 475 | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
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HOUSEKEEPING
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TYPICAL GUEST FLOOR
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With six unique rooms on each floor, guests are able to select a room that best fits their needs and budget. Options include balconies, separate living spaces, and corner suites with panoramic views. Standard rectilinear rooms are also available with basic ammenities.
GUEST ROOMS Guest rooms are arranged radially around an elevator core and housekeeping facilities. This layout allows for unique room options, structural symmetry, and privacy on guest balconies.
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BOOKSTORE
SPRING 2015
CHESTNUT ST - Champaign, IL
CHESTNUT STREET PERSPECTIVE
CHAMPAIGN, IL Illinois Terminal
CHESTER ST.
TAYLOR ST.
WALNUT ST.
MARKET ST.
CHESTNUT ST.
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This bookstore is the product of a twoweek design exercise. The site was a challenge, having a maximum width of 23 feet and an elevation change of 6 feet. Nevertheless, the design offers plenty of daylight and full accessibility. The bookstore successfully links Market Street and Chestnut Street, providing a cozy retreat for local bookworms.
UNIVERSITY AVE.
B O O K S T O R E
MARKET STREET ELEVATION
ARCH 374 | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
DN
DN
SECOND FLOOR
UP
DN UP
FIRST FLOOR
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HIGH POND THEATER
FALL 2014
KICKAPOO STATE PARK - Danville, IL SKYLINE
DRIVE
CONCEPT DIAGRAM DN DN
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High Pond Theater is a secluded perfomance venue perched on a wooded hillside. Visitors are drawn toward views of the pond by a set of narrow terraces. A reflecting pool and waterfall feature accompany this contemplative space. ENTRANCE LEVEL PLAN
ARCH 373 | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
DN DN UP
UP
LOBBY
UP
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TERRACE
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TERRACE LEVEL PLAN A third level also exists below the terraces, providing management, dressing, and storage facilities. Two elevators ensure full wheelchair accesibility to the entire complex.
THEATER
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MICHEELS HOUSE
SPRING 2014
ARCHITECT: PAUL RUDOLPH - Westport, CT
The aim of this research project was to create various representations of a notable residence by Paul Rudolph. Several photographs and an existing set of floor plans were available for reference. The Micheels House was built in 1972 and demolished in 2013.
HAND DRAWN SECTION
SECTIONAL MODEL
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ADDITIONAL WORK
DOCUMENTING EXISTING STRUCTURES
GABLE HOME - 2012 ALTGELD HALL - 2012 HOME - 2012
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PHOTOGRAPHY
I see photography and architecture as complimentary pursuits...
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PHOTOGRAPHY
... Photography moves from reality to creative representation.
Architecture moves from representation to creative reality...
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PHOTOGRAPHY
... I believe my exploration of either process sharpens my pursuit of the other.
PETER SCHUMACHER ptschu@gmail.com (217) 402-3557