JAYDEN SCHEXNAYDER
SELECTED WORKS PORTFOLIO 23’
JAYDEN SCHEXNAYDER
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture
Syracuse School of Architecture
Expected 2025
Sustainable Construction Minor
SUNY College of Environmental Science
Expected 2025
Construction Management Course
Prince George’s County Community College
Fall 2019
Relevant Courses
Design, Theory, History, Building Structures, Building Systems, Representation, Introduction to 3D Animation, Sustainable Energy Systems in Buildings
RECOGNITION
Best Photo
Photos and Buckets Tour 2020
Scholarship
Syracuse University
Architecture 2020
Scholarship
City of Bowie Arts Scholarship
2020
Job Readiness Certification
Youth@Work/SYEP
2017
Phone: +1 240 504 1114
Email: jschexna@syr.edu
Instagram: @jayschex
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Signature Seminar Participant
Environmental Justice in Northern Europe (Spring 2023)
Spring 2023
• Had the opportunity to survey issues of sustainability and environmental justice in Stockholm, Norway, and Finland.
• Gained a greater understanding of the variety of solutions to these issues from outside of the United States.
Social Media Manager
Syracuse Architecture Social Media Team
2021-Present
• Maintaining the Syracuse Architecture London program Instagram account by creating engaging content that covers the abroad experience.
• Photographing and editing photos for social media.
Virtual Architecture Consultant
Insight Engineering
Summer 2020 + Summer 2021
• Assisted team in developing company brand strategy development, lead generation, and sales conversion tasks to develop a customer pipeline.
• Participated in small-business training program competition, and helped conduct research and led final presentation.
• Secured first-place award and $100,000 grant for company.
• Designed multiple floorplan layouts, drawings, and diagrams for university master planning and apartment projects.
Project Manager Assistant
First Baptist Church of Glenarden Construction Department
Summer 2017 + Summer 2018
• Supported Construction Department in developing and updating drawings for ongoing construction project.
• Performed daily inspections on site to verify work met standards outline in drawing specifications and construction documents.
• Re-assessed plans and specifications of future project through 3D-modeling to save the department $10,000 in additional costs.
ABILITIES
Rhino 6, Blender, V-Ray, Lumion, Twinmotion, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illsutrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Lightroom, Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Premiere, Office Suite, Photography, Hand Drawing
Y3 S1
CONTENTS
THE STREET EXPANDED
PG 06 - PG 011
Y1 S2
ARTS INCUBATOR
PG 12 - PG 15
Y2 S2
FOLDED AGORA
PG 16 - PG 21
Y2 S2
VIEW SHED
PG 22 - PG 29
PHOTOGRAPHY & 3D
PG 30 - PG 31
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THE STREET EXPANDED
THE STREET EXPANDED
YR 3 // SEM 1 // PROF. PARGA // PARTNER: FEIYANG WU
This supportive social housing project focuses on issues of gentrification and the “right to the street” in Central Harlem.
From our research we found the many issues of displacement and community disruption that came with harmful zoning laws implemented by the local government.
This project looks to create a cultural hub for local and displaced Harlemites to organize and come together to maintain their power as citizens within’ the city.
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THE STREET EXPANDED A M L K J I H G F E D C B S1 G S2 S3 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 L1 L2 X1 X2 X3 R Section 4 5’ 15’ 45’
9 NORTH Plan L2 Plan X3 Plan R1 5’ 15’ 45’ 3 4 5 3 4 5 6 1 2 2 1 1 6 6 5 4 3 A M L K J I H G F E D C B 2
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ARTS INCUBATOR
ARTS INCUBATOR
YR 1 // SEM 2 // PROF. MILLER
Synthesis project from first year that looks at making a concept clear through form and details to create cohesiveness throughout the design.
This project gave me an opportunity to explore the triangulated form and speculate on the structure needed to support such an architecture.
This studio gave me an opportuntiy to diagram my architectural ideas and explore how to break down my concepts into something quick and understandable.
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I also had an additional focus on public and private spaces in the interior and developed an alternate window system for spaces that were meant to be private to contrast the extremely public window systems which are attached to the galleries.
ARTS INCUBATOR
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This diagram showcases how circulation and thresholds interact with the public window system on the facade in order to highlight it throughout the project.
FOLDED AGORA A B C D A B C D
Ground
Roof
Roof Supports Columns
FOLDED AGORA
YR 2 // SEM 1 // PROF. CORSO
This pavilion project looks to explore the relationship between the ground and the roof for a public pavilion design in Syracuse.
This project gave me an opportunity to explore the triangulated form and speculate on the structure needed to support such an architecture.
This studio gave me an opportuntiy to diagram my architectural ideas and explore how to break down my concepts into something quick and understandable.
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Roof Conditions Ground Conditions Program Organization Active & Static Spaces Flat Tilted Ground as Wall Ground as Roof + 20.0’ + 10.0’ + 30.0’ Community Hall Marketplace Active + Circulation Static + Resting Amphitheater
Section A
Section A
FOLDED AGORA 0’ 10’ 20’ 50’ 1/8” = 1’-0”
0’ 10’ 20’ 50’ 1/8” = 1’-0” 0’ 10’ 20’ 50’ 1/8” = 1’-0”
0’ 10’ 20’ 50’ 1/8” = 1’-0”
Section B
Section B
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FOLDED AGORA
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FOREST SPACE N RR MH CC
MEADOW SPACE ORCHARD SPACE
PROTECTED SPACES
VIEWSHED MARKERS
EXTERNAL VIEWSHEDS INTERIOR VIEWSHEDS
NORTH VIEWSHED RIDGE ROAD MAIN HOUSE COZY COTTAGE
MH MAIN HOUSE CROWN HILL
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LAND-USAGE N NUCLEAR PLANT PROPOSAL PREVIOUSLY DEFORESTED N
LEGEND HUDSON TO LIVINGSTON
RR
MH
N CC CH MH
VIEW SHED
PROTECTED SPACES HUDSON RIVER CATSKILL VILLAGE
VIEW SHED
YR 2 // SEM 2 // PROF. SALAZAR
This project reflects on the relationship of contemporary and historical methods of capturing landscapes and the role of protected viewsheds in Olana State Park.
In light of Olana State Park’s history of using a “protected viewshed” to protect the local environment from industrial development, I wanted to create a design that enhanced the visual experience of these significant viewsheds in the Catskills.
This project uses a simple structure to allow art to be showcased and experienced against and within the landscape.
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It is imagined that the structure of the design is simple enough to be deployed, moved, and expanded as needed throughout the Catskills region. As seen in the physical model photos, at a smaller scale they’re realtively simple and move-able, while larger installations may be more permanent or complex.
VIEW SHED
The main focus was on the Olana State park due to its historical significance, but in the research process there were multiple locations where it is imagined the network of “View Shed” installations could be deployed to encourage sight-seeing, tourism, and art throughout the Catskill region.
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1” - 5,000’ N E S W
MAWIGNACK PRESERVE CATSKILL GOLF RESORT ELLIOT PARK MAIN STREET AUDUBON SANCTUARY THOMAS COLE DUTCHMAN’S LANDING COHOTATE PRESERVE OLANA STATE ROGER’S ISLAND SOUTH BAY CREEK RIP VAN WINKLE BRIDGE
CATSKILLVILLAGE
Photography is one of my favorite ways to express myself creatively. From landscapes, portraits, to heavy image manipulation and massive amounts of editing, I enjoy experimenting within the medium! Additionally, through my photography I document my travels.
This semester I’m currently studying abroad in London! Through the program, I was able to visit Madrid, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen. I also had the opportunity to participate in a signature seminar focused on sustainability that allowed me to visit Norway, Finland, and Stockholm.
HOBBIES
OTHER WORKS
I engage creatively through multiple outlets outside of architecture including character design, 3d-modeling, graphic design, and photography.
I have a developing interest in 3D-modeling. Currently I’m learning through self-teaching and available courses to further explore the medium to enhance my architecture and personal work.
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Click this link to see my car animation video!
JAYDEN SCHEXNAYDER SELECTED WORKS PORTFOLIO 23’
