Max-Scheffer-Portfolio

PORTFOLIO
MAX SCHEFFER
2022

[26.09.1995]
Zwartzustersvest 47B
2800 Mechelen, B e l g i u m
+32 485 80 44 28
maxscheffer@telenet.be
EDUCATION
2018/22
KU LEUVEN
MASTER IN ARCHITECTURE
GHENT
EXPERIENCE
2019 - TODAY
VERHAMME-DE VEL
PARTTIME ARCHITECTURE IN-
TERNSHIP
2017/18
ERASMUS PBSA
ARCHITECTURE
DÜSSELDORF
2018
CO.STUDIO
INTERIOR DESIGN
INTERNSHIP
2015/18
THOMAS MORE
INTERIOR DESIGN
GRADUATED CUM LAUDE
MECHELEN
2012/17
HEXAGON
PODIUM DESIGN
& EVENTS MANAGEMENT
MAX SCHEFFER
2012/15
SINT-LUKAS
ARCHITECTURE AND FINE
ARTS
BRUSSELS
ARCHITECTURE CURRICULUM VITAE
EFFICIENCY
CREATOR BY INTUITION
PRAGMATIC - CURIOUS - ORGANIZED
LANGUAGES
DUTCH
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SKILLS
MACINTOSH USER
ADOBE PS/ID
VECTORWORKS 3D
ARCHICAD
SKETCHUPPRO
THEA RENDER
TWINMOTION
MODELMAKING
I consider myself a designer- craftsman, starting from form, detail and material,
and shaping this into my own visual language. Partly by building ideas with my
own hands. During my previous studies, I came into contact with different design
methods and developed a great fascination for 3D tools, structure and innovative
materials. I attempt to translate this interplay in the small scale, product design
as well as in my architectural expression.
INTERESTS
Travelling – and experiencing other cultures through architecture,
art and food.
Vintage furniture hunting and repairing it.
Hosting dinners.

ARCHITECTURE STUDIOS
Pavilion- BA3 - Why Aalst 2019-2020 p.8-11
Theater- BA3 - Bachelor’s thesis 2019-2020 p.12-21
Mass & space- MA1 - Structural Contingencies 2020-2021 p.22-27
Zhuāng- MA1 - Poetic stability in wood 2020-2021 p.28-29
I-Joist- MA1 - Primary Structure 2020-2021 p.30-33
Al-Khor Qatar- MA2 - A-live 2021-2022 p.34-39
The Building and the City - MA2 - Master dissertation studio 2021-2022 p.40-45
PRODUCT DESIGN
Jean Collin- Freelance - design for a record label 2018 p.48-49
ØLamp- Erasmus PBSA - Düsseldorf 2017-2018 p.50-51
Duotoon- Interior Design Thomas More - Mechelen 2016-2017 p.52-53
INTERNSHIP VDV
Gero wonen- Interior design for an furniture dealer p.58-61
Clovis- Residential apartments & commercial property p.62-65
Ion Olste- Competition luxury residential housing p.66-71

ARCHITECTURE

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PAVILION
Temporary construction for an intermediate program
- Architecture
stappenplan opbouw van module
1,- “BA3 Why Aalst 2019-2020” -- TUTORS : Daan De Volder - Pascal François - Joris Van Reusel -- Result 19/20

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THEATRE
Extension of the Ku leuven campus Ghent
- Architecture
2,- “Bachelor’s thesis 2019-2020” -- TUTORS : Bruno Peeters -- Result 17/20

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BILLBOARD
bilboard
translucent led facade
timber floor
extensive green roof
CLT canopy
aluminum cladding
wood structure
concrete foundation

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AUDITORIUM
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theaterzaal doorsnede BB’
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bar
theater
lounge
make up kamer
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JANITOR’S HOUSE
translucent facade
porticoes
wild garden
extensive green roof
wood structure
CLT canopy
timber floor
integrated techniques
terrace supports
aluminum cladding
concrete foundation

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MASS & SPACE
Structural Contingencies
- Architecture
3,- “MA1 Structural Contingencies 2020-2021” -- TUTORS : Caroline Voet - Klaas Goris - Hera van Sande -- Result 15/20

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We investigate the relationship
between the human scale, more
precisely a unit (hall-house-roomcolumn-wall-window-porch...)
and its
linking to the complex structure of a
large-scale programme. We seek out
the tension between communality
and intimacy, between interior and
urbanity, between mass and space.
In doing so, we strive to combine the
poetics and logic of building.

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ZHUĀNG
Poetic stability in wood
- Architecture
This electiv made us think about how we can make poetry with structure. Under
the supervision of Guy Mouton, (engineer architect) and Klaas Goris (architect),
we designed a structure that fits into a particular Chinese landscape. We designed
a twisted tower constructed from a stack of beams.
4,- “Poetic stability in wood” -- TUTORS : Klaas Goris - Guy Mouton -- Result 19/20

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I-JOIST
Building with i-joist beams
- Architecture
5,- “MA1 Primary Structure 2020-2021” -- TUTORS : Floris De Bruyn -- Result 15/20

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PRODUCTION HALL
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
Research on how a plot of
undeveloped land between the
docks and the centre of Ghent could
be converted into an area for new
industrial activity.
The building is designed for the
production of I-joist beams. Despite
the difficult shape of the area, we
could create a flexible free plan. The
shed consists of three parts: storage,
production workshop and offices.

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ALKHOR
Metrostation Qatar
Youtube: studio-a-live-metro-station Al KHOR Max Scheffer
- Architecture
6,- “MA2 A-live 2021-2022” -- TUTORS : Bruno Peeters -- Result 19/20

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SECTIONAL MODEL
3D-print & concrete cast
A design studio by architect Bruno Peters, who works on the urban development
in Qatar. This project is a study for the extension of the metro line between Doha
and Al Khor. In a society where almost everything happens by car, and where
public transport is not yet fully developed, I designed an inviting mobile hub
where the transfer between different types of transport could take place. The end
design consists of an underground metro station, where various circulations are
organized around patios. The three organic parasol structures provide shade and
shelter for the public square below.

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THE BUILDING & THE CITY
Master thesis
- Architecture
The master thesis is based on a long tradition of working on heritage cities within
Europe and was created some decades ago by P. Robbrecht and M.J. Van Hee.
Central in this research project is the understanding of the interconnection of the
historical, social and cultural landscape of a European city with limited habitants
(more or less the scale of Ghent) After visit to Marseille, we are free to choose a
plot and develop a public program on site.
7,- “Master dissertation studio 2021-2022” -- TUTORS : Wim Goes - Klaas Goris - Marc Macken -- Current project

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VECTORWORKS EDUCATIONAL VERSION
VECTORWORKS EDUCATIONAL VERSION

PRODUCTDESIGN

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JEAN COLLIN
Record display
- Productdesign
A contemporary storage system designed for Jean Collin to display collector’s
items. A pure and simple form with an austere appearance.
2018 - Freelance design for a record label

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ØLAMP
Portable lamp
- Productdesign
A portable lamp with an ultrapure geometric shape. The torus is divided into two
parts that can be rotated against each other. One half is 3D-printed and contains
battery, LED lamp and touch dimmer. The other part is made of a CNC-moulded
piece of Plexiglas that has been sandblasted to create a smooth light.
2017/18, Erasmus PBSA - Düsseldorf

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DUOTOON
Side Table & stool
- Productdesign
Duotoon is a multifunctional product made of two materials, organic lines of
wood and the clear curved plexi come together. Held together by two bolts, it
becomes an adjustable object between side table and stool.
2016/17, Interior Design - Thomas More - Mechelen

INTERNSHIP

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VERHAMME - DE VEL
Internship
Verhamme + De Vel Architects is a multi-purpose, design-oriented architectural
office with a strong focus on high-quality private residences, multi-family housing
and interior design, for a diverse clientele and clients. In their designs, Verhamme
+ De Vel Architects always aims for a contemporary design through space and
mass experience, pure, strong geometry, sober and natural materials, context
and tradition, sensory and the physical experience of the space and materials,
functionality, durability and comfort.
After my studies as an interior
designer, I felt like expending my
knowledge further with architecture.
I wanted to combine this study with
a part-time job in an architecture
office. That’s how I started working at
Verhamme-DeVel Architects. Thanks
to Marc Verhamme & Patrick De
Vel, I quickly came into contact with
various aspects of the design process,
as well as getting a feel for the way
things work at the office. During three
years I was able to work on several
assignments.
Usually in collaboration with the
managers or a project architect. I was
responsible for the design.
I made several 3D models, searched
for concepts, variations in facade
composition and design alternatives
on plan. I also helped a few times in
private competitions for multi-family
houses. Where the focus was on
visualizing the project, and convincing
the jury. Below a selection of the most
recentprojects I participated in.

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GERO WONEN
Interior design for a furniture dealer
- Verhamme-De Vel
Gero is a furniture store located in a large industrial warehouse. The idea of
this design was to give this space a familiar atmosphere. With the most minimal
interventions possible. We did this by combining a wooden structure and linen
curtains that filter the natural daylight, and create a more intimate atmosphere.
The interior designers will also get a new reception area to welcome their
customers.

REFERENCES
Linen curtains
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CLOVIS
Residential apartments & commercial property
- Verhamme-De Vel
Clovis is a butcher and caterer who needed to expand. In this project, I was
looking for an architecture that is open and clear, one that fits into its context.
These luxury apartments have a beautiful view of the square in Waregem. My
assignment in coordination with Marc Verhamme and the client, was to design
this multi-family house and the extension of the commercial area and to study
different facade compositions and floor plans.

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REFERENCES
Natural stone colonnade
groundfloor
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ION OLSTE
Competition luxury residential housing
- Verhamme-De Vel
The environmental context of the project site is today characterized by villa
neighborhoods around the former built-up plot of villa ‘Hazegras’ Knokke, with
a total site area of 24,027 m2. The client’s ambition is to develop a residential
project with 8,000 m2 of luxury apartments Architectural concept: An architectural
design with trampled facades on the example of a ziggurat. Natural, rich, massive
but sober materials that age nicely, patina and give off a solidity, mass, and beauty

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RESIDENCE IN THE PARK
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REFERENCES

THANKYOU
MAX SCHEFFER
2022