Jay Schairbaum




About


Jay is a project designer with more than five years of experience in the architecture industry. His work, mostly with public and institutional clients, focuses on the public’s engagement with designed and built spaces. Having experience in all phases of project delivery at a wide range of scales, from a 4,000 SF State Parks owned and operated welcome center to a 100,000 SF residence hall for a leading research institute, he approaches each new project as an opportunity for innovation, discovery, and social engagement. With a deep appreciation for the collaborative nature of the construction industry, he values the expertise and knowledge each trade brings to the task at hand. Design and construction are most impactful when by and for the public. He believes creative solutions and sustainable practices are necessary to ensure a healthy and equitable future climate.

He holds a B.S. in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) and an M.Arch from the University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning (TCAUP).

Jay lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Professional Work

Academic Work

Resume / CV

Contact:
    jdschairbaum@gmail.com
    LinkedIn

 





Resume / CV



Education


University of Michigan
Master of Architecture
Ann Arbor, MI
Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning (TCAUP)
With High Distinction
August 2019 - May 2021

University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Cincinnati, OH
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)
Summa Cum Laude
August 2014 - April 2018


Skills


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

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


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Running
Finished 16th place in the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon. Received Borough Award as the top Brooklyn finisher in the 2021 NYC Marathon. Member of North Brooklyn Runners and co-founder of ARO Run Club, bringing coworkers of all abilities together for weekly runs.

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Experience


Architecture Research Office
Project Designer
New York, NY
November 2021 - February 2025
The Green-Wood Cemetery Education and Welcome Center
79th Street Boat Basin Dockhouse
ARO Office
Olana Frederick Church Center for Art and Landscape
Saint Ann’s School
       
PAU (Practice for Architecture and Urbanism)
Architectural Designer
New York, NY
August 2021 - November 2021
The Goldilocks Module
A vision of sustainable housing for all of humanity TED Talk

LTL Architects (Lewis.Tsurumaki.Lewis)
Architectural Designer & Researcher
New York, NY
May 2020 - August 2020
December 2018 - Augst 2019
Carnegie Mellon University Fifth & Clyde Residence Hall     
Manual of Physical Distancing

COOKFOX Architects
Design Intern
New York, NY
May 2017 - August 2017

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Design Intern
San Francisco, CA
August 2016 - December 2016

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
Design Intern
Chicago, IL
January 2016 - April 2016


Recognition


Architect’s Newspaper Best of Design, Editor’s Pick for ARO Office (2024)

AIA Pittsburgh Certificate of Merit Award for Carnegie Mellon Residence (2023)

Master Builders’ Association of Western PA Excellence in Craftsmanship for Carnegie Mellon Residence (2022)

AIANY Project Award Citation (For Serving As An Impactful Resource), “Manual of Physical Distancing” with LTL Architects (2021)

Architizer One Drawing Challenge Finalist “View of the World from Main Street” (2021)

Thesis Super Jury, project nomination, “UbiquitoU.S. Conditions” (2021)

Taubman College Student Show 2021 featured work, “In [Medias] Res” (2021)

Taubman College Student Show 2021 featured work, “The Assembly ” (2020)

Taubman College Student Show 2020 featured work, “Temporal Theater” (2020)

Taubman College Merit Award Scholarship (2019 - 2021)

DAAPworks 2018 Showcase featured work, “Human Occupation” (2018)

UC Cincinnatus Founders Scholarship (2014 - 2018)

“Holz und Stein” Exhibition, Reed Gallery (2017)

UC International Study Abroad Scholarship (2017)

DAAP End of Semester Exhibition, featured work (2015, 2016)

“Inside Out” Exhibition, Reed Gallery, featured work (2016)

“Foundation” Exhibition, Weston Gallery, featured work (2015)

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