Portfolio - Robert Schaffer

Curriculum Vitae

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Master of Architecture

GPA: 4.0

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Bachelor of Science

- Major: Interior Architecture

- Certificate: Energy Sustainability

- Study Abroad: Florence, Italy

Employment

Utile

Architectural Designer - Boston, MA

I currently work & collaborate on a broad range of commercial projects ranging from large institutions, to housing projects, to retail spaces. Within these projects I work on all phases of the design and construction process, often times seeing a project through from proposal and conception to final construction documents and administration.

Polyhedral Structures Laboratory

Research Assistant - Philadelphia, PA

Venice Biennale Exhibition - Independently produced final deliverables for “Saltatur” exhibit, including renderings, animations & video post-production work.

Rockwell Group

Architecture Intern - New York, NY

Worked with a team of designers to submit a 40,000+ sq. ft. competition proposal. Produced construction drawings, renderings, schematics, and visualizations to be used for client and marketing purposes. Presented and organized client meetings, conveying multiple stages of design intent and process work.

Gensler

Interiors Intern - Dallas, TX

Worked within the interiors studio on all stages of projects, from concept and design development, to issued construction documents. Worked as a class of 7 interns to create a design solution for the new Boys and Girls Club Explore building, with the hope of issuing it as a precedent and template for future projects.

ERDMAN

Architectural Intern - Madison, WI

Aided in the design of interior and exterior projects. Developed & produced architectural & construction documents for client use. Utilized Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and other design programs to carry out tasks.

Wisconsin Department of Environment, Health, and Safety

AutoCAD Intern - Madison, WI

Operated AutoCAD along with Microsoft Word and Excel to develop and produce evacuation plans for all of the campus buildings at the University of Wisconsin.

Honors & Awards

Alpha Ro Chi Medal

Paul Katz Fellowship Nomination

AIA Pennsylvania Architectural Excellence Student Award

Wisconsin Architects Foundation - Out of State Scholarship

Samuel K. Schneidman Fellowship

Warren Powers Laird Award

Theresa A. Purnitun Top Portfolio Award

Abby Marlatt Scholarship

Department of Energy - “Race to Zero” 2nd Place

Ruth Davis Design Gallery 2016 Exhibition

2015 UW Design Studies Student Showcase Exhibition