MakerHaven - A Community Arts Collaborative

Advisor: Jeff Krieger

Zephyr Martin

Vinalhaven is located off the Coast of Maine. A two hour drive from Portland & Bar Harbor

Downtown Vinalhaven Existing Conditions

Design Narrative

YEAR ROUND RESIDENTS

Vinalhaven has a population of approximately 1,200 year round residents. Due to the harsh weather in the winter months the island can be highly isolated. Vinalhaven and Carvers Harbor, is the State of Maine’s most profitable fishing harbor as well as highly populated with artists and makers.

“As the fishing industry migrates North we need to have a secondary means of livelihood. Tourism brings us that opportunity.”

“The island of Vinalhaven is full of artists and makers although many do not have their own studio spaces to work. By providing studio space the entire island of makers will benefit.”

“All the local children on the island need a place to spend time during the summers while our parents are at work. Art classes after school would be beneficial too.”

TOURISTS/VISITORS

Vinalhaven’s population summer months, locals and tourists. means of profit for is forced north due recognize the need

“When

MakerHaven

This campus builds a creative infrastructure for the island Providing learning and making spaces for the year-round programs for visiting artists and makers to teach and work alongside

TOURISTS/VISITORS

population more than doubles in the creating a tough relationship between tourists. The tourism industry is the secondary for the island and as the fishing industry due to climate change, the locals need to foster tourism.

“When visiting Vinalhaven you are overwhelmed with the beautiful landscape of the Maine Coast. An artist residency would provide space for artists like myself to spend time on Vinalhaven and make art.”

Downtown Vinalhaven Existing Conditions

Existing Netting Factory

STAR OF HOPE FOUNDATION

The foundation endowed by Robert Indiana, donated buildings to provide an arts infrastructure for the local community. It’s goal is to promote arts across the island.

of Vinalhaven. community and alongside locals.

Built in 1819, the Netting Factory is an existing building on Vinalhaven located directly off Main Street, that manufactured fishing nets for the islands growing industry. It has been used as a garage most recently and due to flooding it has been left needing some love. The existing building is an integral part of the design.

VINALHAVEN ZONING

Vinalhaven has strict zoning codes working to provide a backbone for strengthening the economy on the island while providing restrictions for lots located close to the waterfront.

LOT CONSOLIDATION

Five lots in the Village Overlay District that are bordering the Residential Commercial District will be consolidated for the collaborative campus. Primary use on the site are commercial as well as community programs which fit into the zoning requirements of the Village Overlay District.

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

Provides areas for non-polluting, light industrial, commercial and residential uses.

VILLAGE OVERLAY DISTRICT

Promotes consistency in the parameters of development in the area surrounding Carver’s Harbor. Minimum front, side and back yard setbacks are the same as in Residential Commercial District.

COMMERCIAL FISHERIES & MARITIME

ACTIVITIES DISTRICT

Provides area for marine related facilities and services in support of commercial fishing and other maritime activities.

VINALHAVEN TOPOGRAPHY

The southern coast of Vinalhaven is known for rugged coastline that exposes the steep topography preventing lots of construction directly on the oceans edge. The site is located on Carvers Harbor with a slope going from 0 ft - 25 ft above high tide. With a relatively steep slope in places, proposed structures must delicately interact with the slope with minimal impact.

SLOPE & EXCAVATION RESTRICTIONS

- Minimal construction on lots next to water and designed to fit within the topography of the site avoid destruction. Proposed building footprint is set back from waters edge.

- No below grade excavation is permitted within 30 ft of lot lines. Proposed development does not require any serious below grade excavation.

- Natural vegetation shall not be disturbed within 30 ft of lot lines. Existing trees and vegetation are preserved on site. Proposed development works around heritage trees.

CARVERS POND

CARVERS HARBOR

CARVERS HARBOR

GEOLOGY

The majority of Vinalhaven has granite as its bedrock which is typically located just below the surface. The entire site has a granite base that is easily accessible for structural members within 10 ft of earths surface.

VINALHAVEN FLOODPLAIN

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

Each proposed structure is located above 100 year floodplain allowing the building to fully function in the case of a flood. its topography the Harbor tide. proposed slope

and to set within not within are works

The majority of downtown Vinalhaven is located in a 100 year floodplain zone which floods multiple times a year. Half of the site is located within the floodplain and at high risks for yearly flooding. Due to the high levels of flooding, Vinalhaven has many restrictions for new construction as well as improving existing conditions.

FLOODPLAIN RESTRICTIONS

- New structures are permitted if the first horizontal floor is above the base flood level. A permit may be submitted to allow construction below the floodplain if the proposed building has a Floodproofing Certificate.

- Construction materials and methods must prove resistant to flood damage and be designed to prevent flotation or lateral movement due to flood waters.

- Water supply must be designed to minimize infiltration of flood waters.

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CARVERS POND

CARVERS HARBOR

MULTI PURPOSE COMMUNITY ARTS STUDIO

Ecology of Colour is located in a neglected area and provides a flexible building utilized as a community arts studio, bird-watching hide and park shelter. All these spaces are flexible and can be used for any need of the community. The space has become an educational resource for the entire community.

THE BUILDING AS A CANVAS

Utilizing the entirety of the building, the wooden walls are used to experiment with natural dyes in the area. Taking the buildings expression to another level and using it as a canvas for learning and experimenting. The exterior of the building is painted by local residents giving them ownership of the building and its place in the community.

FLUID DESIGN

The building opens up on all sides permitting a variety of uses. This flexibility in program for community use is a benefit. The building promotes community interaction and engagement.

VIVOOD Landscape Hotels | Daniel Mayo, Agustin Mari & Pablo Vazquez

ISOLATION AND A CONNECTION TO NATURE

The VIVOOD Landscape Hotels is a series of individual structures scattered across the landscape making visitors feel connected to nature. Units are isolated from each other allowing for visitors to feel privacy as well as being fully isolated in nature. Large single windows direct views towards specific important natural elements.

WOVEN INTO THE LANDSCAPE

Each unit is located off a long winding path on the site accessed only by foot traffic. This forces users to feel connected to nature. Paths were placed for minimal disturbance of the existing landscape.

MINIMAL IMPACT

Natural landscape and topography is preserved by using a system of noninvasive and reversible foundations. Due to geology in the area, shallow pile footings are only required to reach necessary bearing depth.

Chatouya Visitor Center | Tumushi Architects

PATHS VS ROOFS

Foot paths are used to connect and move visitors through the landscape. Roofs create stronger visual connections between buildings drawing visitors through the spaces. Paths and roofs work together to provide a network of travel.

ISOLATED PROGRAMS

Each program is located in their own building creating a separation between public and private spaces. Linked through a series of walking paths, the different programs are connected within the landscape. Small voids are carved out of public building masses creating areas for the interior program to expand outside. These voids are connected through each individual building rather than connecting multiple buildings.

CONTRASTING COLORS & MATERIALS

A bright red bench leads throughout the space weaving through the natural lush green landscape. This ability to spot the direction and location of the path is more impactful as it draws users through the landscape. If the path were to be an organic material or a natural tone the impact of the path wouldn’t be as powerful.

VISIBLE IN ALL SEASONS

The bright red color of the path allows the ribbon to be seen during all seasons. As seen in the image below, even in the fall when the natural colors are warmer the pathway is highly visible. The contrast of an un-organic material also helps with the visibility.

INTERVENTIONS

Throughout the path there are a series of interventions indicating a space to rest, relax or play. These spaces emphasize important locations along the path and provide covered spaces for users to take a break. At these locations the red ribbon breaks indicating a space to stop moving.

Red Ribbon Park | Turenscape

Adjacencies

The studio program is the most prominant and is centrally located. The flexible studio is connected with all other programmatic elements, encouraging use and overlap of user groups. The back-ofhouse, offices, and visiting makers program is grouped within the Netting Factory.

NETTING FACTORY

STUDIO BUILDINGS

CERAMIC STUDIO

- Requires space for firing (design provides (2) two kilns)

- Storage space for fired & pre-fired work (a damp room for pre-fired work)

- Wheels are flexible and can be moved away from the central space fpr hand building

- Large sinks for clean up

- Wheels located on the northern side to utilize northern light

METAL STUDIO

- A separate room just for welding for protection from the rest of the building

- Island population is excited for a forge and a blacksmithing space

- Work benches with clamps for flexible use

- Storage for projects in progress & extra materials

- Work benches located on the northern side to utilize northern light

WOOD STUDIO

- Storage room for materials

- Storage room for projects in progress

- Tools located around the outside sides of the studio to provide easy access

- Work benches centrally located

- Air compressor located in a remote room for dust collection

PRINTMAKING STUDIO

- Isolated room for toxic chemicals

- Large and small work benches

- Presses are distanced from work benches for better efficiency

- Work benches located to utilize northern light

SECTION A - STUDIO

Cut through a studio showing the relationship between the building and the flood zone. On the right side the gallery is embedded into the landscape. It is carved away in the same fashion granite has been quarried on island for years. There are many different layers that a visitor can experience the site.

B - FLEXIBLE STUDIO

The importance & priority of the flex studio is clear through this section cut. The bathrooms are located on the eastern side of the site and are fully embedded in the landscape making them disappear. The second story allows users to peer into the flexible studio from above to see what people are working on.

intervention ran through the water. of path to interact with the coastline, towards the studios.

Interior of flexible studio. A large open space that can be converted for a variety of uses. The interiors are clad in wood creating a warm environment.

The sculptures showcased the use of granite as an art form. Granite has a long history and is plentiful on island.

a covered outside space to work. Creates ample space for both studios to work.

View of the shared exterior deck between the two studios. Roof extended beyond building to create

deck that covered parking provides large amounts of square footage for community gatherings. Nets to lounge as well as granite seating are centrally focused.

HANGING NETS

Nets located across the roof deck allow sunlight to filter down into the parking lot bringing natural light down into an area that would otherwise be dark.

STORM WATER PLANTERS

Storm water planters are located across the roof deck to manage runoff. Due to the granite bedrock being located directly below grade, capturing storm water will be very beneficial to reduce water pooling in the parking lot.

shared deck for during a nice summer selected as in this application

each studio allowed users to bring their work outside summer day. Jurors expressed concern regarding the flooring application it could be slippery in cases of snow and ice.

SOUTHERN LIGHT

Minimized southern exposure with shading to avoid harsh direct light and strong shadows in studios

NORTHERN GLOW

Kalwall on northern facade to provide a soft glow in studios

Water Catchment & Reuse

NORTHERN LIGHT

Northern facing skylights to provide a soft light for studios

ORIENTATION

Studios are organized across the site with the longer side of the building facing north/south. This emphasizes the indirect light from the north for the workspaces.

RAIN CATCHMENT

All rainwater from roof is collected and reused in each studio. Below each studio is a treatment system for water, making the rainwater usable for non-potable needs.

GUTTERS & HOLDING TANK

Gutters are located at the base of the exterior walls to catch rainwater. Tanks will be covered at the top with a screen to prevent debris from entering

PUMP & WATER TREATMENT

Water pump is located beneath the floor plate sitting above grade.

A LOCALLY SOURCED WOOD BUILDING

Each studio is built out of locally sourced wood and built by locals. This will create jobs on island and form a stonger connection to the buildings.

SIPS PANEL

Horizontal Strapping

STEEL TENSION ROD

Diagonal Bracing

GLULAM RIGID FRAME

15ft o.c

SIPS PANEL

Horizontal Strapping

WOOD PILES

To bedrock

Electrical

NET ZERO - WIND POWER

Vinalhaven is currently powered by three wind turbines located on island. Each of the buildings would tie into that existing renewable source.

RECESSED ADJUSTABLE HEADS

Recessed down-lighting spaced across studios as required. Adjustable heads allow for highlighting specific areas as necessary.

ELECTRICAL

CHASE

Chases manufactured in SIPs panels before construction. Coordination allows wiring to be located within the insulated panel.

Framed Opening

SIPS PANEL

Horizontal Strapping WOOD FRAMING

VERTICAL BRACING

Structural Stiffener

WOOD FRAMING

Glulam Beam

WOOD FRAMING 2x10 Joists

DAYLIGHT HARVESTING

Artificial light system monitors daylight levels and adjusts artificial levels based off the natural light gained.

OVERHEAD RETRACTABLE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS

Electrical outlets are attached to underside of roof and are evenly distributed across the studios. Overhead outlets provide flexibility to studio programming and layout.

FLOOR OUTLET

Outlets located at floor level where layout requires.

NET ZERO - ENERGY USAGE

Due to the climate, the building is only required to heat. Without an active cooling system, the building design takes advantage of passive cooling strategies.

IN-FLOOR RADIANT HEAT

Located in the setting bed of the floor. This is the primary active heating method.

HOT WATER SUPPLY

Pipes are kept warm on the ocean floor which lessens the delta required for heating. Water is then sent through a hot water pump located beneath the floor.

Passive House

A PASSIVE HOUSE BUILDING

Each studio is designed to Passive House Standards requiring the building to be highly insulated and airtight.

AIR/VAPOR BARRIER

Wrap into opening & seal with liquid flashing

HIGH PERFORMANCE GLAZING

U-0.18

RIGID INSULATION

R-24 (4”)

SIPS PANEL

R-50 (12-1/4”)

ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATOR

The ERV works with two fans. One pulls fresh air in from the outside while the other sends polluted air out. As air travels through the ERV, heat and moisture are transferred. The ERV will be located above the ceiling in storage rooms.

OPERABLE WINDOWS

Windows facing north & south bring fresh air through the studios. Provides ventilation and cooling during the warmer months.

HIGH PERFORMANCE GLAZING

U-0.18

RIGID INSULATION

R-24 (4”)

SIPS PANEL

R-50 (12-1/4”)

KALWALL

U-0.15 (4”)

BATT INSULATION

R-24

AIR/VAPOR BARRIER

Wrap & seal barrier around all wall & floor joints

RIGID INSULATION

R-24 (4”)

CARVER STREET

ROOF DECK

CHESTNUTSTREET

CERAMIC STUDIO

METAL STUDIO

OPEN/FLEXIBLE STUDIO

PRINT STUDIO

WOOD STUDIO

CARVERS POND

NETTING FACTORY

The Netting Factory provides a series of galleries which serve as a vestibule to MakerHaven and encourages visitors to continue through the campus to visit studios where locals are working and making art.

Studios

The four studios are located throughout the MakerHaven campus, providing maker’s spaces for the local community. Each of the studios is designed specifically to house the needs of each different maker’s space.

The roof deck covers an existing parking lot providing a large community amenity. The parking lot is benefited by providing cover from the sun as well as shelter for vehicles. Existing quarry walls are showcased as well and tell a story of the site history.

Flex Studio

The Flex Studio is the primary community space located on the MakerHaven campus. It is designed to be used for a variety of purposes and works to bring together the local and visiting populations.

WATER STREET

SITE ENTRY

A large arched net is used to draw visitors into the site directly off Main Street. The net is reminiscent to old net lobster traps that were historically built in the Netting Factory.

ARTISTS

Renovations exposition most desired downtown

EXPOSITION

Renovations to the Netting Factory allow the building to be re-purposed as an artist exposition space. With multiple floors of galleries, the building provides an artists desired space to show their work. The fourth floor addition provides views over downtown and the harbor.

STORM WATER PLANTERS

Storm water planters are located across the roof deck to manage runoff. This is very beneficial to reduce water pooling in the parking lot.

Main gallery on second floor of Netting Factory

Roof Deck above parking showing the airy qualities of the Netting Factory

Netting Roof Deck & Parking

STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

A two way concrete flat plate & slab with thickened beams supports the roof deck. The system sits alone above parking.

STORM WATER PLANTERS

Planters are located across the roof deck to manage runoff and provide vegetated space.

NETTING FACTORY ROOF DECK

The deck provides views towards downtown, emphasizing the connection to downtown Vinalhaven.

NETTING

Nets relate to the history of the netting factory while providing areas for play and relaxation, and allowing light to shine through to the parking lot below.

CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA

Granite, which is plentiful on the island, and nets made on island, are interventions that provide spaces for children to gather and play.

CONNECTION TO PUBLIC LIBRARY

A continuous pathway connects to Main Street while mitigating the natural height change.

AMPHITHEATER

Centrally focused granite seating provides an exterior performance space for the local community.

Roof Deck promotes an interaction between locals and visitors to encourage a better relationship.

Parking lot below roof deck. Set back from the existing granite wall to showcase the history of the site and bring light down into the parking level.

The rear entrance to the studios is designed as the primary entrance for makers. This space has solid concrete paving and provides a direct route to the parking lot. While walking along this path people are able to peek into the studios to see what is happening within.

DESIGNED FOR FLOODING

All studio spaces are designed above the 100 year flood plain so the buildings are all usable in the event of a flood.

HIGH TIDE

100 YEAR FLOOD

LOCAL LABOR

Studios are built by local laborers using locally sourced materials. The concrete blue algae dyed tiles are made by the community from algae in the neighboring pond. While each the interiors

each of the buildings share the same structure interiors are designed for each medium.

With large folding doors, the interior and exterior of the building is fluid encouraging circulation within. The Shou Sugi Ban shell of the building is pulled back from the exterior face creating a covered pathway down along the side of the building. The boardwalk and decks promote interaction between the locals and visitors.

Since Vinalhaven has such a long history of granite & quarries, pathway makes users experience granite in different ways, whether be as a building or paving material or as sculptures that surround

quarries, this whether that surround you.

The Flex Studio is the largest studio providing a highly flexible large open plan. The island of Vinalhaven currently does not have much community space; the studio will help to fill this deficit for community gatherings. People of all ages and different backgrounds will come together into one shared space to make art.

Shou Sugi

Siding

Algae Wall

Kalwall Wall

PHYSICAL MODEL

Built at 1/2” - 1’-0” out of matboard, basswood & plexi

Algae Concrete

Wall Panel

EMBRACE THE MESS!

As MakerHaven is designed as a makerspace it is necessary to embrass the mess. Many of the renders and views showcase a very clean & tidy version of what the buildings would actually become.

SPIN THE CLAY WHEELS

Circulation through the clay studio involves walking behind wheels. This could promote discomfort for people working at a pottery wheel. By flipping the wheels it could promote more interaction between makers and heighten comfortability.

SCALE OF SHOU SUGI BAN SLATS

At the flex studio, the shou sugi ban slats are appearing to be very long and fraile. Suggested to look more into the fragility of these members to insite strength and longevity.

MORE PRIVATE SPACE FOR RESIDENT ARTISTS

In the Netting Factory the studios dedicated to visiting artists are rather small and it appears circulation is more important than the usable studio space. Re-work the circulation to provide more studio space.

WHAT IS THE REALITY OF THE HIDDEN AREAS ON SITE?

Look at the site through the lense of reality. Begin to understand how all the hidden or overlooked spaces will become populated with materials left by visitors.