Dave Schaare Jr. graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 2010 and will graduate from Penn State in May with a degree in architecture. He has worked for two summers at an architecture firm in New Jersey. His portfolio includes projects ranging from a recreation center to a modern newsstand. His contact information and examples of his work are provided.

1. Architecture Portfolio
Dave Schaare Jr

2. Contents About Dave
Contact Information
I was born and raised in Phillipsburg, NJ and graduated with
High Honors from Phillipsburg High School in 2010. I will be
graduating from the Stuckeman School of Architecture at the
Pennsylvania State University in May. The past two summers
I worked at Jay Madden Architect on Long Beach Island, NJ
where I learned valuable information on how a firm operates
and designs in the profession. In my spare time, I enjoy golfing,
surfing, and maintaining a tomato garden. I have wanted to
be an architect since I was five years old and my goal out of
college is to become a licensed architect as soon as possible.
3 Contact Information
4 Center for all Seasons
6 Juxaposition of Technology & Nature
8 Breaking the Concrete Threshold
10 Hanging Clubhouse
11 Adaptable Learning Pavilion
12 Maximizing Production Through Design
14 Disappearing Industry
16 A Dynamic Approach for a Creative School
18 Weaving Land, Building, & City as One
20 Rethinking the Typical Bridge
Center for All Seasons Interior Perspective
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Address: 635 Strykers Road, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Email: daveschaarejr@gmail.com
Phone: (908) 283-1865

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Bloomfield, Pittsburgh, PA
Fall Semester of 3rd Year (2012)
Solo Studio Project
Recreation Center, Athletic Facilities, Classrooms, Aquatic facilities
To create a versatile multi-purpose space for the community to use in both the
summer and winter.The building is composed of three wings that are connected in
the center by a large indoor space that expands onto the adjacent plaza outside to
host events and parties in the community.
Project selected to be in the Bloomfield exhibit (Top 12)
A Center For All Seasons
Bloomfield Recreation Center
Exterior Perspective Interior Perspective
Interior Perspective Building Perspective
First Floor Plan
Building Section
Site Plan
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4. South ElevationFront ElevationBuilding Section
Floor Plan
Contemplation Garden PerspectiveExterior Perspective
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Ebertstrabe in the Tiergarten, Berlin, Germany
Spring Semester of 5th Year (2015)
A 10 Day Solo Project for the Stewardson Competition
A transformative Space of Seperation and Connection
To make a modern newstand for the digital age while also creating a contemplation
garden to relax from the hectic pace of today’s society.
Juxaposition of Technology & Nature
A Modern Newstand
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Chelsea, New York City, NY
Spring Semester of 2nd Year (2012)
NCMA Competition Solo Studio Project
Meeting Rooms, Apartments, Workshops, Exhibition Spaces
To design a building that addresses the public spaces at street level and on the
lobby through a system of connecting courtyards and atriums. A masonry wall cuts
through the building to separate the public and private parts of the program, but is
perforated in select spots to connect the two programs.
Top 10 finalist in the NCMA Competition
Breaking the Concrete Threshold
Parson’s New School
Building SectionBuilding Perspective
1st Floor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor 4th Floor
9th Floor8th Floor7th Floor5th & 6th Floors
Exterior Perspective
Partial East Elevation
Interior PerspectiveInterior Perspective
Building Section8 9

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Studio Space, Stuckeman School of Architecture
Fall Semester of 2nd Year (2011)
7 Person Group Project for a Materials Class (2 Weeks)
Design and Build a Structure with Wooden Block Components
The idea is to have the structure completely suspended from the ceiling in order
to create a private lounge space that overlooks studio. We accomplished this by
designing a custom clamp that was strong enough to hold the structure of the
clubhouse that could occupy 8-10 people.
Corl Street Elementary School, State College, PA
Spring Semester of 3rd Year (2013)
Solo 10 day Competition in Studio
Science labs, Art Studios
The building has 2 main rooms with custom design work stations that rotate to
expand the classroom to the outside yard. The building and work stations are made
out of re-used materials to act as a lesson instelf of sustainability to the students
learning inside.
HANGING CLUBHOUSE
SKETCH WITH WOOD
Adaptable Learning Pavilion
Hajjar Competition - Education Center
Photo of the Structure Front Elevation
Physical Model Photo
Photo of the Structure Detail Photo of the Bridge Photo of the Structure Building Section Building Plan
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State College, PA
Fall Semester of 4th Year (2013)
3 Person Studio Project
Growing Facilities, Lecture Hall, Laboratories, Classroom
To conserve farming land by designing a facility that allows for plants to grow
vertically rather than horizontally. The building is designed to maximize sunlight to
the plants through designing a rotating crop machine. The building is built into the
hill and the program that does not require direct sunlight is under the plant-growing
machines.
Maximizing Production Through Design
Polyculture Center
Physical Model Photo
Physical Model Photo Building Section
Interior Perspective
Growing Tower Design
Growing Tower Design
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Ground Floor Plan

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State College, PA
Spring Semester of 2nd Year (2012)
Solo Studio Project (4 weeks)
Residence, Exhibition Space
The site is located behind a vacant factory and the idea is to show
deindustrialization in the form of architecture. The building closest to the factory
has heavy concrete like the heavy machines of old, and as the further away from
the factory the building slowly evolves into a light-weight and high-tech metal and
glass.
Disappearing Industry
An Artist’s Residence
Exterior Perspective Building Section
Building Elevation Exterior PerspectiveConcept Diagram
No Roof Perspective
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9. Interior Perspective South Elevation Building Section
Interior Perspective
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Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Spring Semester of 3rd Year (2013)
Solo Studio Project
Bookstore, Theatre, Classrooms, Computer Rooms, Meeting Rooms, Exhibition
Spaces
To design a flagship building that reflects the creativity and the future of the
University of the Arts. The building has an open floorplan which is ideal for the
dynamic art exhibits and student spaces that occupy the building.
Project selected to appear in a University of the Arts Showcase
A Dynamic Approach for a Creative School
University of the Arts Student Center
Exterior Perspective
Building Perspective Physical Model
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10. PRESS BOX
STORAGE
TRACK
FACILITY
Galoppatoio // Villa Borghese // Rome ADA // AJ MAZZACANO // ANDREW NGUYEN // DAVE SCHAARE
S-1 // STORAGE & TRACK AUXILIARY S-2 // FACILITY
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Storage
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Mech
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Gift Shop
Balcony
Park Level
Gift Shop
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Parking G. Level 1
cafe
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Galoppatoio // Villa Borghese // Rome ADA // AJ MAZZACANO // ANDREW NGUYEN // DAVE SCHAARE
NORTHWEST ELEVATION
TF - GARAGE LEVEL TF -LEVEL ONE TF -LEVEL TWO
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Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy
Spring Semester Abroad (Pantheon Institute) during 4th year (2014)
3 Person Group Studio Project
Track Facility, Shopping Mall, Cultural Center
The group came up with the concept of weaving the 3 programtic elements with
one another and also weaving the site back into the city of Rome because the site
sits outside the old city walls of Rome. The Site sits on top of a Parking Garage
where we played with the topography of the land to allow easier access to the
garage while also guiding the visitors from one place to another.
Weaving Land, Building, & City as One
Eventarium at the Villa Borghese
Physical Model Photo
Physical Model Photo Concept Model Physical Model Photo
Site and Building Sections
Site Section
Building Plans
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Spring Creek Park, College Township, PA
Fall & Spring Semester of 3rd Year (2013)
Penn State DBIA (Design Build Insititue of America), extracurricular project
Footbridge over Spring Creek
To design and build a new foot bridge at the entrance to the park. The bridge has
3 parts, two wood railed ramps leading up to the center area, which has two wings
that bump out with seating to allow people to sit and enjoy the creek underneath.
Rethinking the Typical Bridge
Spring Creek Footbridge
Bridge Photo Bridge Seating Area Photo Structure Photo
Bridge Photo Bridge Rendering Bridge Rendering
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Bridge Seating Area Photo