SJS
Design Po r t folio
Jeremy Schachter
Undergraduate: University of Maryland – College Park
Graduate: Thomas Jefferson University
Table of Contents
1) Table of Contents
2) CV/Resume
3) Selected Projects - The Generative Floating City - Urban Reuse: AAMP - A Calm Coral Reef - Twisted Comfort - Garden Pavilion
4) Additional Works/Sketching 2 3 4-7 8-11 12-15 16-17 18-21 21-24
During the Senior Master’s of Urban Design Studio, we delved into the study of generative design, with our site being in Guangzhou, China. Utilizing Wallacei, a Grasshopper add-on, we were able to generate thousands of iterations that attempted to optimize certain objectives such as FAR (Floor Area Ratio) and GAR (Green Area Ration). The design created here wanted there to be as much green space as possible, leading to the unusual design of the buildings with floating appendages.
This project focused on the urban reuse of the Family Court building in Philadelphia, with the goal of repurposing the structure to better serve the surrounding community while preserving its historical value. The design integrates the African American Museum of Philadelphia (AAMP) as a key cultural inclusion, reflecting the history and impact of the African American community. My design proposal reimagines the rooftop as a rentable business and event space, offering a flexible venue for a variety of functions. The project emphasizes the need for accessible spaces that can accommodate both professional events and community-focused activities.
A Calm Coral Reef
The Hybrid Project began with choosing 2 objects, an organic and an inorganic object; I chose a Great White Shark and a Peloton Tread, respectively. After modeling each object, the next phase was to combine elements of each object to create a building, structure, or space. My design that came from the combination of the 2 objects was an eco-friendly monolith surrounded by seating to be placed in a park setting. The eco-friendly monolith collects stormwater/rainwater to utilize as a subterranean water system to keep the park continuously green.
Inorganic Object
Organic Object
Combination Iterations
Diagrams
Hybrid Model
Rendering – View from Apartment Building
– View from within Park
Rendering
Twisted Comfort
Twisted Comfort is the creative design made with the combination of two grasshopper studies. The bench brings multiple seating geometries to fit many body types. Using the human body as a template for the curvatures in the bench helped us create to the intricate curves, bends, and twists of the bench.
Materiality/Construction
Section Side Elevation
Design Creation
Box Tool: Initial shape creation For the bench
Bend Tool: Creates movement, curve And shape for the bench
Twist Tool: Creates different concave shapes in the shape to allow for the bench to fit to the user's body
Rendering
Garden Pavilion
Arch-400
Design Studio
Undergraduate Work
This project focused on transforming a simple cube, created earlier in the semester, into a functional public building while maintaining its cubic form with subtle projections. The two-story Pavilion incorporates a green wall at the entrance, with a staircase providing access to the second floor. The second floor serves as a performance space for small, intimate music events, offering a flexible staging area for musicians. Additionally, I designed a garden that fosters reflection and contemplation, with carefully designed outdoor rooms for meditation and rest. A tree-lined path guides visitors to a shallow pool with a central monolith, creating a tranquil, enclosed space that encourages quiet introspection.
Perspective
Pavilion – Second Floor
Pavilion – South Section
Pavilion – First Floor
South Elevation
North Elevation
West Elevation
East Elevation
Perspective – South View
Perspective – North View
