Benjamin Jacobs


Architect, Designer, Musician
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Nestled PerformancesUndergraduate Thesis
9.2024 – 5.2025

“puppet” for VMAG SS’25Editorial Design
1.2025 – 4.2025


The Red Hook WayStudio; Urban Design
9.2024 – 12.2024


“SKATE” for VMAG FW’24
Editorial Design
9.2024 – 11.2024


“STAINED” for VMAG FW’24Editorial Design
9.2024 – 11.2024


Library of Communication Studio; Re-Use
1.2024 – 5.2024

Walk, Art & Apartments Studio; Multi-family
1.2023 – 5.2023


Poster StudiesPersonal; Graphic Design
1.2022 – 10.2022

c. 8.2025
An urban design strategy for the growing neighborhood of Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY.

Inspired by Red Hook’s lively network of nonprofits, local businesses, and artists, the project taps into existing community strongholds, while using the newly minted Brooklyn Marine Terminal to build new community spaces connected to the water.



Major navigation routes, along with the locations of primary community anchors. 

The Red Hook Way recognizes that development is necessary to make the necessary infrastructure improvements in the neighborhood. However, the project asserts that the existing neighborhood must take priority in all development because a community as beautiful and well-connected as Red Hook’s is a wonderful rarity.


The two main residential developments, along with a proposed renovated streetscape.
In the multi-phase master plan, there are considerations for such developments:
  • Various forms of housing
  • Expansion space for community hubs
  • Congregation + retail spaces
  • Intertwined parks + pathways
  • Redirected floodwall + movement
Encouraging interaction between all sides of Red Hook is essential to the success of any development.

As follows: Structure, Supports, Solid (Floor), Translucent, Stairs, & Artwork.
The development will be initiated through the implementation of a pavilion system, turning underutilized hardscapes into areas of congregation and community leadership.

A suggested interpretation of the pavilion palette just outside Coffey Park; The structures are intended to adapt as time passes.
Designed through interviews, precedent analysis, and research to create a plan rooted in its contexts.
Studio led by Prof. Mona El-Khafif and Jess Vanecek, developed in partnership with Alex Glick