Donna Schumacher Architecture

by DSA on Apr 10, 2013 • No Comments

Donna Schumacher Architecture is a design oriented architecture practice specializing in creative commercial, residential and not-for-profit community spaces. DSA helps creative professionals, community organizations and families create built environments that express their unique stories through a collaborative and inclusive process. About Donna Schumacher Donna Schumacher is the founder...

Publications

“The Discourse of Juxtaposition”

by DSA on Jan 3, 2013 • No Comments

This article, originally entitled, “Natural Discourse: Artists, Architects, Scientists and Poets in the Garden” by Donna Schumacher was posted to the AIACC website and then featured as the article, “The Discourse of Juxtaposition”, in the exhibition catalogue by Shirley Alexandra Watts, Natural Discourse: Artists, Architects, Scientists & Poets in the Garden...

Commercial / Work

Stearns Consulting City Center

by admin on Oct 4, 2012 • No Comments

For this political consulting company, DSA created an open bullpen design to reflect the spirited dialogue encouraged between workers. When privacy is needed, separate offices are available or translucent partitions can slide into place for a more spontaneous adjustment. A glass coffee table with district map underlay is the...

Arts Oriented Spaces / Commercial / Work

San Francisco Camerawork

by DSA on Oct 4, 2012 • No Comments

DSA created this suite of Protean galleries for SF Camerawork to change shape with each new exhibition via a system of removeable walls and varied height ceilings. “Every time I walk in, it just feels wonderful,” says R. J. Muna, an accomplished photographer Board President during the time of the...

Work

Arts Oriented Spaces

by DSA on Sep 22, 2012 • No Comments

With advanced degrees in both architecture and fine arts, Donna Schumacher brings a distinctive expertise and unique sensitivity absolutely crucial in the design of art spaces for a professional gallery, an artist studio, or a personal residence. He unusual “double expertise” and “hands on” approach will result in a designed...

Public Art

ReTale: Lives and Stories

by DSA on Sep 14, 2012 • No Comments

Funded by the San Francisco Cultural Equity Grant, Schumacher created Re-Tale: the Lives and Experiences of Union Square Retail Workers with collaborative team Britta Kathmeyer and Ella Delaney. Re-Tale was a temporary art installation which attracted the public with its promise of a high backed chair for relaxing. Fabricated in...

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Testimonials

Robert Riley, Independent Curator and Writer

by DSA on Apr 24, 2013 • No Comments

It was a privilege, and a pleasure, to have worked with Schumacher on the development of architectural and construction plans for San Francisco Camerawork. As the Interim Director for the organization during their move from temporary house to a large, well proportioned facility downtown, I worked closely with Donna to find design solutions to an...

Publications

Jacqueline Kiyomi Gordon at Eli Ridgway Gallery

by DSA on Feb 22, 2013 • No Comments

Though Jacqueline Kiyomi Gordon’s exhibition “No Touch” explored the interrelationship of space and sound, it was the translation of sound into visually beautiful, “fine art” objects that acted as the siren’s call, luring us in for a closer look and listen. Stepping off the hustle and bustle of Minna Street, viewers entered the quiet of...

Publications

TraceSF.com

by DSA on Oct 3, 2012 • No Comments

My first post with TraceSF.com just went live. This exciting new online magazine features art, architecture, and urban design~ all the topics that I adore! If you are in the neighborhood of Le Central, be sure to look up before October 27.

Residential

Pied-a-Terre

by DSA on Oct 1, 2012 • No Comments

DSA opened all rooms to each other in the remodel/additon of this Edwardian flat to create the feeling of greater space in this small (only 800 square feet) pied-a-terre. The stairway becomes the central spine, moving up from street to public space, from public space to private space and then out to the deck...

Residential / Work

Home with a History

by DSA on Sep 28, 2012 • No Comments

DSA incorporated salvaged doors and windows into the complete remodel of this simple unassuming home to give a sense of traditional charm and character. A triangular shaped music studio is the result of a former train track which has now been replaced with lush garden overflowing with flowers. The arched windows of a top floor...

Services / Signature Elements

Signature Elements

by DSA on Sep 28, 2012 • No Comments

A key element in corporate branding is the creation of signature elements which visually express the philosophy and mission of the company. With a degree in Fine Arts and a track record of gallery exhibitions and public art, Schumacher has the varied skill set needed for the task.

Green

Green Architecture

by DSA on Sep 28, 2012 • No Comments

Today’s architecture must be functional as well as environmentally sensitive. Schumacher has been a firm believer in this goal since high school when she was one of four founders of Protect Our Environment, a local recycling organization. Schumacher is LEED AP certified and as such can help you to fashion a project to comply with...

Residential / Services

Residential

by DSA on Sep 27, 2012 • No Comments

Founder of DSA, Donna Schumacher, believes that only a close collaboration between homeowner and architect will result in a successful design for one’s home. This collaboration involves listening carefully to the client’s wishes and needs while offering professional guidance and expertise in this very sensitive project. In so doing, DSA has earned a well-deserved reputation...

Arts Oriented / Services

Arts Oriented

by DSA on Sep 27, 2012 • No Comments

Testimonials

Marc Henrich, CEO and Co-Founder of Solubrite

by DSA on Sep 21, 2012 • No Comments

“We hired Donna to a remodel part of our house. What we liked about Donna was that the relationship felt like a collaboration. She was always inspired and she could put the ideas into a workable architectural plan. The end result was great. We highly recommend her.”

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