ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PRESENTATION MAY 28, 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
Introduction and Background
PURPOSE AND GOALS 2 CURRENT FACILITY 3-4
Description and Photos
Existing Floor Plan
Building Section
PROPOSED BUILDING PROGRAM AND DESIGN PLANS 5-9
Building Program
Site Plan
Floor Plan
INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS 10-12
Inspirational Forms
Proposed Exterior Palette
Inspiration Words
PROPOSED DESIGN IMAGES 13-25
Exterior Renderings
Exterior Elevations
Exterior Aerial Views
Interior Renderings
DESIGN NARRATIVES 26 - 27 Architectural Structural MEP Sustainability
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The Finger Lakes Museum (FLM or the Museum) contacted HBT Architects in November, 2018 for assistance with a planned capital campaign. HBT was hired to create an architectural Schematic Design package for the Finger Lakes Museum & Aquarium. The goal of this campaign is to raise the required funds to renovated and expand the existing facilities and to support the goals of the museum. Included herein is the proposed design concept agreed upon by the FLM team; Natalie Payne, James Higgins and HBT Architects. Exhibit design materials for the capital campaign have been completed by Brent Johnson Design of Boston, MA. Exhibit design materials are not included in this document. The current museum is located at 3369 Guyanoga Road, Branchport, New York, the site of the former Branchport Elementary School. The school was constructed in 1955 and has been nearly completely gutted. FLM has completed minor repairs and upgrades since acquiring the property in 2010. Finger Lakes Museum has stated that the mission of the museum is to “inspire, educate and entertain”. It was decided that the FLM building reinforce these goals and tell a story that is congruent with the story of the Finger Lakes region. Currently FLM provides programming on the property and in a newly constructed barn located on the south eastern portion of the site. It is the desire of the Museum to renovate and add new space to the existing building to house indoor exhibits inspired by the region and in keeping with their mission. FLM leadership also wanted to transform the “school looking” building to be more dynamic and attractive. The final design was required to be a world class museum to attract and engage visitors from all over the globe. As a first step in the design process, a written building program was created to organize the space needs and goals of the Museum. Existing space was to be used as efficiently as possible, reusing elements where possible. From there, a building design concept was established. Using the regional landforms, colors, and materials for inspiration the team has developed an exciting design solution for the 17,000 square foot existing building and the 5,300 square feet of new space. The addition allows for a new entry lobby, exhibit space and internal link to a large Community Center. Using forms and materials inspired by the region, the proposed Finger Lakes Museum meets all of the stated goals and proposes a thrilling future.
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INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND // Purpose and Goals
+ world class museum to attract and engage visitors from all over the globe. + building that reinforces ‘the story’ along with the exhibits it houses. + building that reinforces the mission of the museum. -“Inspires, educates and entertains” + building that is in harmony with the landscape. + dynamic, thoughtful design and presentation to excite and motivate donors.
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CURRENT FACILITY // Floor Plan and Photos crawl space The existing building is a brick, concrete masonry and steel structure with open web steel joist roof structure supported by steel beams, steel columns and some concrete block bearing walls. Built in 1955, the former school building is made up of a lower height east wing with what was formally the school gymnasium at the west central portion of the building. The majority of the building interior has been demolished to allow for the future construction. The existing roof was replaced with a new membrane roof in 2014. The old mechanical room is lower than the existing finish floor by five feet or so. Approximately 80% of the old mechanical systems and equipment has be removed and abated at this point. The eastern portion of the building has a crawl space that varies from 3-7
Existing East Elevation
feet in depth, with an access point at the north east corner. The current floor in this portion is concrete deck and will be removed when new construction commences. There is no insulation in any of the exterior walls, although the new roof replacement has brought the roof insulation up to code. A temporary office suite is located in the southern portion of the building for the current employees. Most of the existing windows are the original single pane units and will need to be replaced.
old mechan. room gymnasium
Existing Floor Plan
Existing West Elevation
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CURRENT FACILITY // Building Section The former gymnasium space has sufficient height to accommodate large groups of people, therefore it is a natural and economical choice for the Community Center space. This space is meant to be flexible and become an active event space for the museum. The eastern portion of the building lacks head room from the current existing finish floor to the underside of roof structure. Bylowering the floor in this area we will gain additional height in the public space.
proposed lower floor area
Existing Floor Plan
proposed lower floor area
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PROPOSED DESIGN // Building Program PROPOSED MAIN PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Entry
997 sf
Retail
962 sf
Administration
1206 sf
Exhibit 7020 sf Classroom 1288 sf Community Center
3616 sf
Building Support
1512 sf
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PROPOSED DESIGN // Site Plan The proposed addition is sited at the south west corner of the building. This allows for an interior connection from the new public entry and the Community Center. This location also allows for more possibilities for future expansion of both building program and parking.
EXISTING BUILDING
PROPOSED ADDITION
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PROPOSED DESIGN // Site Plan
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PROPOSED DESIGN // Floor Plan
Existing Building 17,000 GSF
Proposed Addition 5,300 GSF
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PROPOSED DESIGN // Floor Plan
Existing Building / 17,000 GSF Proposed Addition / 5,300 GSF Total Building / 22,300 GSF
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FORMS AND LAYERING
INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS // Inspirational Forms
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ARCHITECTURAL INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS //PALETTE Proposed Exterior Palette ARCHITECTURAL PALETTE
LEDGE LEDGESTONE STONE
WARM WARM WOOD WOOD
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GLASS NEUTRAL GLASS NEUTRAL ACCENT ACCENT
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INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS // Inspirational Words ERODED - CARVED - SCOURED - SETTLED The building forms push and pull to recall erosion and carving, materials change at these locations to reinforce this action. The stone base ‘grounds’ the building. LAYERING - UPLIFTED - ANGULAR – MIMICKING THE LANDSCAPE - 5 ORIGINAL LAKES The building forms are layered and rotated to create depth and mimic the surrounding landscape. The rotated forms create focused view opportunities. The new south west forms are broken into 5 masses to recall the 5 original lakes. ORGANIC - NATURAL - OF THE EARTH – MATERIALS RECALL VERNACULAR HISTORY The building forms are organic in their placement (not regular). The natural materials recall the available materials of the past and reflect the natural setting. wood –stone –view (glass) CHANGED - CHANGES OVER TIME - LIVING BUILDING Like the surrounding landscape, the larger building forms will slowly patina and change over time. The eroded material will remain the same. The landscaping and plantings around the building should also reinforce ‘the story’, changing with the seasons. F IN GE R LA K E S M USE UM / / Architectural Design Presentation 12
PROPOSED DESIGN // South East Perspective
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PROPOSED DESIGN // South West Perspective
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PROPOSED DESIGN // North West Perspective
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PROPOSED DESIGN // South West Aerial View
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PROPOSED DESIGN // South East Aerial View
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PROPOSED DESIGN // South East Aerial View
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PROPOSED DESIGN // Changing Facade
Natural Wood Rainscreen Siding Shiplap Western Red Cedar, Untreated
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PROPOSED DESIGN // South Elevation 1
Natural Wood Rainscreen Siding Shiplap Western Red Cedar, Untreated Alt: Glass Reinforced Concrete Panels - Manuf. Rieder Oko Skin
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Fibercement Wall Panels with Color Matched Aluminum Reveal System - Manuf. Allura
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PROPOSED DESIGN // West Elevation
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PROPOSED DESIGN // Interior Rendering - Addition and Lobby
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PROPOSED DESIGN // Interior Rendering - Community Center
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DESIGN NARRATIVES Architectural The proposed design incorporates a 5,300 gross square foot addition that wraps around the south west side of the 17,000 gross square foot existing building. The addition connects the new public entry and the proposed Community Center which was formally the gymnasium. The building is organized with the public entry lobby, exhibits and retail to the southern portion of the building. The classroom wing and administration is located at the north portion of the building.
Welcome / Ticket desk will be a custom designed mill work piece incorporating the character of the building into the design. A structural glass railing and stainless steel handrails are proposed for the ramps, stairs and over look into the lower gallery. Windows - New thermally broken storefront or curtain wall windows with insulated glazing will be replaced or added through out the existing and new construction.
The existing floor at the exhibit area will be lowered 3’-0” to create taller ceiling height for the gallery. The floor at the existing mechanical room will be filled in to maximize floor area to accommodate toilet rooms. The gym stage will also be demolished.
Exterior Finishes - The existing gym and east elevation will be clad with a maintenance free material such as fiber cement panels. Existing brick areas that remain will be painted or stained to change the character and blend with the new building material palette.
Floor Finishes - A large format porcelain tile or exposed concrete floors are proposed for the public areas. The administration area will have carpet flooring.
The addition will be clad in natural wood rain screen siding, both stained and untreated. A stone water table will be designed around the perimeter of the new addition.
Ceiling finishes -The existing structure in the main gallery and retail will be exposed and painted, all other areas in the building will have drop ceilings. A specialty wood look ceiling or exposed glue laminated beams with tongue and groove wood ceiling will be designed for the Lobby space.
Outdoor Space - A flag stone or concrete paver hard scape plaza will be designed at the public entry incorporating stone landscape walls and plantings that reinforce the natural flora of the region.
Natural wood pergolas and roof structures will be designed for the west classroom entry as well as the east Interior walls - Wall finishes will event patio. All exterior railings will be be mostly dry wall, painted with the stainless steel cable rail with galvanized, exception of a few specialty finishes in painted metal balusters. the entry lobby. Toilet rooms will have ceramic or porcelain tile walls.
Structural
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The existing structural system in the building is made up of open web steel joists supported by steel beams, columns and some concrete block bearing points. In general, this existing system will serve the requirements of the renovated Museum. Some additional structural supports may be required for mechanical units on the roof or possible snow loading caused by the proposed addition.
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection (MEP) systems for the Finger Lakes Museum will be designed to help support the overall mission of the Museum and enhance the visitor experience.
In the area of the Exhibit Space, the existing floor will be removed to increase the overall ceiling height in the space. To accomplish this, existing concrete piers supporting steel columns will need to be modified as will the columns. The addition will be steel framed structure on concrete footings with a concrete floor slab.
The system is quiet, allows for individual control of key spaces provides the required fresh air ventilation and can also support dehumidification if required. Humidification of the Museum is not anticipated. Reheat will be All original systems within accomplished through the use of hot the school building have been water supplied by boilers. Electric completely removed. The design of reheat is not suggested due to high the new systems will begin with the operating costs and longevity issues installation of new utility services with the equipment. The boilers can including: also be used to help supply domestic • A 600 AMP/208V electrical service hot water. • A 6” water service broken down An option with this system is the into 4” for fire protection and 2” for inclusion of a geothermal system which utilizes heat from the domestic water earth, accessed through a series • Gas service. The size of this of on site, closed loop wells. By service will be based upon the accessing this natural resource, inclusion/exclusion of a geothermal we can save approximately 30% heating system per year on energy costs. While installation related “first-costs” are • Sanitary sewer will be served by higher using a geothermal system, an on site septic system we are likely to eliminate the gas • Storm water will be managed on service, reduce electrical loads and increase our ability to meet the site sustainability requirements noted in The mechanical systems to be used the following sections of this report. to heat and cool the Museum is This item will be further discussed proposed as hot water reheat, VAV and investigated in future design system using 3-4 roof top mounted phases. units. The system will also require two boilers and two pumps in a Other opportunities related to small mechanical space. With utilizing renewable energy sources this system, zones are controlled are offered in the Sustainability through the use of the Variable section of this report. Air Volume (VAV) units mounted in ceiling spaces.
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DESIGN NARRATIVES Sustainability The environmental issues facing our world are significant and include increased erosion due to runoff, economic impacts to agriculture and tourism and increased expenses related to energy use, building resiliency and public health and wellness. Geographical regions like the Finger Lakes face challenges due to climate change. The Finger Lakes Museum offers a platform for discussion, exploration and learning about the issues facing the region and beyond. The building design should be a part of the educational programs offered by the Museum. Buildings consume 40% of all energy consumed and minor modifications to building design can have a significant, positive impact on climate change. The re-use of the 1955 school building is an environmentally conscious solution to significantly reduce carbon emissions related to the demolition of the building and production of new materials. Insulation values of both the new and existing building envelope, will be increased to maximize energy efficiency and building comfort. A sensitivity to the orientation of windows is considered for optimization of daylight to interior spaces while providing deep overhangs and shading devices to limit the solar heat gain.
Using sustainable building materials such as steel structural elements made from recycled materials, reclaimed wood and locally sourced stone are small ways to support sustainable design and demonstrate good environmental decision making to visitors of the Museum. Building systems are another key area to focus on when considering sustainable design. The current building design incorporates systems of rainwater capture in ways that will help demonstrate the water cycle to visitors and assist with storm water management. The use of a geothermal loop for heating and cooling is an excellent sustainable solution as described in the MEP section of this report. In addition, wind turbines can be incorporated for electricity generation. Solar panels can also be utilized in the final design. These can be building mounted or used as shading devices over parking lot areas which also reduces the heat island effect of large parking areas.
To verify and demonstrate all of the sustainable design elements, a rating system such as LEED and others can be incorporated into the overall design process. The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) administers the LEED The building site offers opportunities program and sets the standards for that for sustainable design including using rating system. Use of such a system can landscape design and plant selections add administration costs to a project but to help manage winds, snow drift and certification under such a system clearly erosion. Plant material selections should demonstrates the Museum’s commitment demonstrate the use of low maintenance to sustainable design practices. and low water use plantings that are also found in our local region. F IN GE R LA K E S M USE UM / / Architectural Design Presentation 27