Taylor Schenker 2019 Portfolio by Taylor Schenker

Taylor Schenker 2019 Portfolio

INDEX Resume

Transit Oriented Development

Riley Mayorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Design Fellowship

Slow House

Better Block

Goat Space

Other Work Samples Urban Studies Mapping Modeling

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Writing Samples

Traditional Art

In Process

TAYLOR SCHENKER

tschenk@g.clemson.edu | tschenker11@gmail.com | 1(207)838-5822

Master of Resilient Urban Design Clemson University | Charleston, SC

B.S. Economics, Architecture minor Clemson University | Clemson, SC

EXPERIENCE:

Technical Skills:

Design Intern Summer 2019 Adobe Illustrator Office of the Mayor | North Charleston, SC - Working on an EPA Brownfields Assessment and Development grant - Analyzing potential brownfields and creating an improvement plan for the surrounding Adobe Indesign neighborhoods - Working with the BCDCOG to design a land use map for their updated Comprehensive Plan

Adobe Photoshop

Entrepreneur Fall 2018 - Present T. Schenker Design | Charleston, SC - Projects focused on Branding, Graphics, Data Analysis, and Urban Design Adobe Premiere Pro - Commissioned artwork including paintings and mixed media pieces - Creating a website and marketing schedule (instagram: @TSchenkerDesign)

Adobe After Effects

Graduate Research Assistant Fall 2018 - Present Clemson University | Charleston, SC Microsoft Excel - Researching various Tactical Urbanism projects from across the globe - Conducting interviews & compiling information for academic presentations and publications - Preparing designs & documents for 2019 Joe Riley Mayorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Design Fellowship

Microsoft Word

Economics Research Assistant Summer 2018 Clemson University | Clemson, SC Microsoft PowerPoint - Assisted Dr. Patrick Warren on economic research related to gun ownership and safety - Analyzed data, including finding historical factors that may impact the variability of data - Created various histograms through coding in STATA Microsoft Outlook Entrepreneur in Residence Fall 2017 Spiro Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership | Clemson, SC - Created a Business Plan and Design Code for a design firm focused on transportation spaces - Conducted airport site visits and informational interviews with industry professionals - Learned and carried out specific key steps required to start a company

AutoCAD ArcGIS

Hospitality Chair of Formal Recruitment Fall 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17 GeoThinQ Alpha Phi Fraternity | Clemson, SC - Managed $15,000 budget to provide 11 meals & snacks to 200 people during a 2-week period - Communicated with VP of Recruitment and directing a team of 12 volunteers SketchUp - Coordinated pickup, delivery, and professional relationships with numerous vendors

Outreach Intern Spring 2017 Urban Footprint North American Association for Environmental Education | Washington DC - Managed outreach for $250,000 UL Innovation Award for Environmental Education Non-profits - Researched 100+ EE grants and districts to inform 40+ congressmen and women STATA - Wrote and edited blog entries and press releases

MORE EXPERIENCE:

Spring 2017 Selected Student The Fund for American Studies | Washington, D.C. - Accepted into a selective semester program focused on refining leadership skills - Engaged in 30+ meaningful discussions, professional workshops & site visits throughout D.C. - 30 hrs./week interning, 12 credit hours of upper level courses through George Mason University (3.8 semester GPA) and 2-4 programming events completed each week

Architecture Scholar Charles E. Daniel Center for Building Research | Genoa, Italy - A six-week intensive architecture program in Genoa, Italy under professor Dan Harding - Field studies and courses completed in the study of design, history and structure - Cumulative project to design a multi-level slow house for commercial and residential use

Summer 2017

Communications Intern Clemson Office of the Registrar | Clemson SC - Reviewed communication efforts from The Office of the Registrar at Clemson University - Conducted 12 informative interviews with Clemson faculty & two campus wide surveys - Analyzed data and created a report including a proposal outlining suggestions for future communication

Fall 2016

Life Cycle Assessment Team Leader Sustainability Assessment of Clemson University | Clemson, SC - Led the Waste and Recycling Life Cycle Assessment team - Organized and participated in various site visits - Analyzed data and completed a report to be presented to Clemson University

Fall 2016

Summer 2016 Design Thinking Intern Kalu Yala Institute | Tres Brazos Valley, Panama - Lived in a growing sustainable community in the Panamanian Jungle - Completed a group project to solve calcium deficiency in residents by integrating goats in the community - Designed a large barn system and built an 8x10 foot functional prototype

SPEAKING EXPERIENCE:

Spring 2018 Leader of Earth Day Programming Chapter Alpha Phi Fraternity | Clemson, SC- Spoke to 250 young women about sustainable brands and lifestyle changes - Organized product partnerships with various environmentally conscious brands

Keynote Panelist at Leadership Summit Ronald Reagan Presidential Library | Simi Valley, CA - Spoke to an audience of 400 high schoolers about leadership and being a minority in STEAM

Fall 2017

Selected Commencement Speaker The Fund for American Studies | Washington, D.C. - Selected by professors and program staff to serve as the Spring 2017 Student Commencement Speaker for an audience of 150 students, family members and professionals - Spoke on overall experience and lessons learned during my semester in D.C.

Spring 2017

Selected Graduation Speaker Freeport High School | Freeport, ME - Selected by peers and teachers to serve as a 2015 Student Graduation Speaker for an audience of 1200 - Spoke on personal experiences and the diversity and experiences of the Class of 2015

Spring 2015

TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT “The Neck Area”, Charleston, SC

High Density Medium Density Low Density Proposed Public Space Existing Green Areas

Objectives: To redesign the Neck Area of the Charleston peninsula to serve a Bus Rapid Transit system. Designing former industrial sites into thriving mixed use developments. Emphasizing walkability, density, and public space to create a self sufficient neighborhood. 7

Precedents

Railroad Park

19 Acres | Birmingham, AL Located in the heart of Birmingham, Railroad park “celebrates the industrial and artistic heritage” of the area. The park features sweeping lawns, streams, and a view of the city skyline.

https://www.landscapeperformance.org/case-study-briefs/railroad-park

A great example of how to create a park in a former industrial space that doesn’t forget its history of place.

Pearl District

200’x200’ block structure | Portland, OR The Pearl District illustrates the success of a 200’x200’ block structure within a downtown.

The Modera Pearl apartment building is a great example in breaking up the block using different facades. It also features green roofs which would be encouraged within the Transit Oriented Development area. http://www.nextportland.com/2015/04/05/weekly-roundup-post-office-redevelopment-portlandrock-gym-block-26-affordable-housing-and-more/

Bryant Park

9.6 Acres | New York City, NY Bryant Park is a source of pride for many New Yorkers. The 9.6 acre space is nestled in between large buildings. Pedestrian paths and gardens surround an exapansive green lawn. The large buildings surrounding the park, in addition to a border of large trees, create a comfortable space for visitors. https://streeteasy.com/property/1255570-bryant-park-place-4s

Telegraph Hill

3-Story multifamily housing | Boston, MA

The Telegraph Hill neighborhood, while architecturally cohesive, features a variety of housing types. Behind these traditional 3 story victorian buildings is a mix of apartment sizes and single family housing units.

This creates various levels of housing affordability and a diverse community while maintaining a cohesive neighborhood feel on the outside.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/764-E-Broadway_South-Boston_ MA_02127_M39267-35303

Capitol Hill

Single & multifamily housing | Washington, DC The Capitol Hill neighborhood in Washington, DC creates a comfortable pedestrian space while using narrow building fronts to increase density. These 3 and 4-story homes feature a mix of single and multi family units. A small setback creates a “front yard” and makes the residence feel more private while adding curb appeal to the streetfront.

Union Square Park

https://www.lifeatthetop.com/area/capitolhill

6.5 Acres | New York City, NY

Union Square Park is built on top of the 14th Street Subway station. Because of this, the park is raised up above street level, similar to the Magnolia park.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Square,_Manhattan

To combat this change in elevation, the main entrance to Union Square Park is a large plaza that with a combination of stairs and slow inclines.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés 8-story mixed-use buildings | Paris, France

The Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood is made up of 7-9 story mixed use buildings. To the pedestrian, however the street scape is still quite comfortable. Wide sidewalks allow café’s and restaurants to spill out into the public space. Wide roads, street trees, and clearly marked crosswalks make this a space for cars and pedestrians to enjoy equally.

https://www.timeout.com/paris/en/things-to-do/saint-germain-des-pres-odeon-and-the-latinquarter

Waterfront Park 8 Acres | Charleston, SC

Waterfront Park in Charleston, SC is an 8 acre park that stretches along a half mile of the Cooper River. The park features a waterfront path with seating, as well as an interior path lined with large trees. The two paths create two unique walking experiences, that help the park stay populated year round, while maintaining one cohesive space. https://chstoday.6amcity.com/parks-in-charleston-sc/

Density testing in the Neck Area of Charleston, SC. Density the Peninsula Medium & High Density

74.3% Mid-Rise Mixed Use 25.7% High-Rise Mixed Use

Population: +112,939

Dwelling Units: +66,765 Jobs: +89,578 Total Water Use: +3.33 (billion gallons/year) Energy Use per Household: -36.86 (million british thermal units/household/year)

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Low & Medium Density Population: +70,562 Dwelling Units: +41,720

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74.3% Low-Rise Mixed Use 25.7% Mid-Rise Mixed Use

Jobs: +29,201 Total Water Use: +1.9 (billion gallons/year) Energy Use per Household: -36.86 (million british themal units/household/year)

Vacancy Infill

Residential Office Retail

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Population: +27,045

Dwelling Units: +15,984 Jobs: +10,421

19.4% of project area infilled with Low-Rise Mixed Use

Total Water Use: +.73 (billion gallons/year) Energy Use per Household: -36.78 (million british thermal units/household/year)

Base Population: 84 Dwelling Units: 33 Jobs: 504 Total Water Use: .02 (billion gallons/year) Energy Use per Household: 76.55 (million british thermal units/household/year) 10

Residential Office Retail

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High Density Medium Density Low Density

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RILEY MAYORSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DESIGN FELLOWSHIP Hardeeville, SC

Design Opportunity #1

IVECO

5' Sidewalk

35' Travel Lanes

5' Median

35' Travel Lanes

5' Sidewalk

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Objectives: To create a briefing book outlining the town with infographics and maps on demographic data, economic and environmental factors. Identify Design Opportunity zones based on the Mayorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goals, residents needs, and observations.

SLOW H OUS E Genoa, Italy

Team: In collaboration with eleven other Clemson Architecture students, under direction of Professor Dan Harding and Teaching Assistant Lauren Ovca.

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Objective: Design a live and work space that fits into a 4x7x12 meter space. Connect to other studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; buildings to create a unified piazza.

Final Presentation in a public park in Genoa, Italy.

Inspiration: Because I was designing an organic market, I drew inspiration from local italian cuisine and fresh foods. Many of the architectural details were also influenced by visits to other European cities. For example, terraces seen in Padua, Italy (below).

Project Goals: Design a small building with commercial space for an organic market on the bottom floor and living space above. Focus on maximizing light, airflow, and usability of space.

B ET T ER B LOC K Reynoldsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Avenue, North Charleston, SC

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Image by Kyle Brooks

Objective: Design and implement street improvements on Reynoldsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Avenue for a Better Block Event. Work with the community to create their ideal streetscape. At the event, collect data about the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs related to resources, transportation and safety.

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GOAT S PACE

Kalu Yala, TrĂŠs Brazos Valley, Panama

Team: Devin Rummel, Business Intern, Alex Berdat, Agriculture Intern, and Shane Smith, Biology Intern. Under Direction of Assistant Agriculture Director Natalie Noble and Assistant Design Thinking Director Adam Mann.

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Objectives: To address the calcium deficiency in Kalu Yala residents by introducing goats to the community. Provide the necessary infrastructure to sustain goats by designing a barn and building a prototype that could be expanded upon as needed.

Photo by A. Carter Clark

URB A N ST UDIE S Hand Drawing

Staten Island Ferry Terminal and Bryant Park, New York City, USA

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Piazza del Carmine, Genoa, Italy

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ArcGIS, GeoThinQ & UrbanFootprint

Parcels Hardeeville Site Plan

Elevation: High: 135.389 Medium Low: -30.0135

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Hardeeville, SC

Rivers & Mall

Rivers & Durant

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US 52 & Stromboli

Meeting & Milford

Meeting & Mt. Pleasant

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Parcel Meeting & Huger

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Charleston BRT Parcel Values by Acre Taylor Schenker

Charleston, SC

MODE L IN G Hand cut matte board, woodworking & laser cut models

WR I TI NG SAM PL ES White Paper Abstract & Academic Research Is brownfield redevelopment a solution for urban sprawl? The United States of America is a vast country covering 2.3 billion acres of land. Before the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970, there was no regulating body overseeing land use and the environment in the US. In 1995, the EPA’s Brownfields Program was founded to help communities prevent, assess, clean up, and sustainably reuse brownfields. Every municipality has an area for solid waste collection, mostly landfills. The United States “generates the largest amount of municipal solid waste per person on a daily basis” (EPA) among industrialized nations. There are over 43,000 properties currently in the EPA’s Brownfield Program either in the process of or awaiting clean up, not to mention thousands of others that have not yet been identified. Many of these properties are on the edge of dense urban areas. Each brownfield provides a unique opportunity for redevelopment. Since the original flight to the suburbs that began in the 1950’s, urban sprawl has acted as a disease, leeching resources from cities and creating inefficiencies. While studies have proven that urban sprawl has adverse impacts on the environment and residents’ health, it has been a difficult issue to combat. Brownfields offer a possible solution to sprawling cities. Every city has them, often large areas that were historically a landfill or industrial site that development jumped over as a city grew. If these sites can be developed into dense neighborhoods as part of the city, they could absorb an increasing population, decreasing urban sprawl.

Why are some landfills eventually converted to parks? What are the environmental benefits?

Of all the other land potentially available, why choose a landfill site?

The environmental benefits of landfill parks are largely connected to the gas produced by

landfills. When landfills sit open these harmful gases, mainly methane, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and hydrogen sulfide, leak straight into the air. When a landfill is capped in order to be turned into a park the majority of gases cannot be released. Because of this, vents are put in as specific areas for gas to be released from. From these vents the gases can be monitored and even captured for other energy uses instead of being released directly into the atmosphere.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that as many as 3,500 landfills have

closed since 1991. The main reasons behind converting a former landfill/brownfield into a park are size, location, and cost. Landfills fill vast spaces, often near dense metro areas, where open land is scarce. Landfills are somewhat of a liability, because of this it is often cheap to purchase the land. In many cases, landfills/brownfields are city owned. This helps to offset construction costs, which the Center for City Park Excellence calculates averages around $300,000 per acre for landfill parks.

The physical changing of landfills into parks is made possible through a variety of political

initiatives. The Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA), passed in 1965, was the very first effort on a federal level to improve â&#x20AC;&#x153;waste disposal technologyâ&#x20AC;?. The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 includes, in Section 108 of the Act, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). In correlation with the CDBG, cities may apply for additional funding through the Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI).

The Center for City Park Excellence estimates that there may already be as many as 4,500

acres of landfill parks in major U.S. cities. While conversion of a landfill into a park can be difficult and expensive, in some cases it has been a reaction to residents using landfills and brownfields without the land being properly covered. There are very few things that a landfill can be used for because of its unique characteristics. A park or open nature filled area, is one of the best options. So, why not turn a former landfill into a park? 35

TRADI T I ONAL ART Watercolor, ink, acrylic paint, graphite, charcoal, mixed media, & more.

The Charleston Series, an ongoing watercolor series of Charleston Architecture (Above). Collaboration with LA Photo Co. to create watercolor prints from their photographs (Right).

Process drawings of improvement plan for the area targeted by a Brownfields Assessment Grant completed during a 4 day public workshop with the City of North Charleston, BCDCOG, and Stantec.

In Process Internship with North Charleston Mayors office on EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant White paper on Brownfield Redevelopment as a solution for Urban Sprawl Co-authored academic paper on Tactical Urbanism Participation in Dutch Dialogues Charleston Final Graduate Seminar Final Graduate Studio