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Contents: ¾ Thesis Proposal Statement………………………………………………………………p.3 ¾ Program Space Requirement.……………………………………………………………p.4 ¾ Program Summary ………..…………………………………………………………….p.6 ¾ Site Location Map……………………………………………………………………….p.9 ¾ Zoning Map-16a……………………………………………………………………..…p.10 ¾ M2-1 Zoning Guide……………………………………………………..……………..p.11 ¾ Sanborn Map…………………………………………………………………………...p.12 ¾ Red Hook Brooklyn District Profile…………………………………………………...p.13 ¾ Neighborhood Land Use……………………………………………………………….p.14 ¾ Site Photos…………………………………………………………………………..…p.15 ¾ Bibliography………………………………………………………………………...…p.17

MARINE RESEARCH CENTER In April 2010, Mayor Michael Bloomberg launched a “Vision 2020: New York City Comprehensive Waterfront Plan,” to enhance the waterfront experience for the public. Moreover, Amanda Burden, the City Planning Commissioner, expressed her idea that the water (East and Hudson River) is so important that we must think of it as the sixth borough. Thus, it is necessary to produce studies on the East River as a foundation for future development. In response to this, a marine research center is proposed to begin research on New York City’s river. The project is located at the Atlantic Basin in Red Hook, Brooklyn. The derelict site was once occupied to build and repair ships from Civil War to World War II and import goods into the nation. Currently, the derelict site is a vast parking lot owned by the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal that is fenced with no access to the waterfront. The marine research center will be partially occupying the vast parking lot. This project is an urban redevelopment plan that would revitalize Red Hook’s waterfront. With a marine research center and a public accessible waterfront, it would restore once a glorious maritime industry area into a marine educational zone. The function of the marine research center will conduct research on water contamination and improving its quality,

address issues of sea-level rise due to global warming, experiment

techniques on using water as an alternative energy, and offer marine life education. Furthermore, the marine research center will expand waterborne transportation and create programs, such as, in-water education and recreation activities. The member of developers and clients are the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC).

MARINE RESEARCH CENTER PROGRAM SPACE REQUIREMENT SPACE

AREA SQ. FT.

FUNCTION

MARINE RESEARCH CENTER 1.0 ORIENTATION 1.1 Lobby 1.2 Information Desk 1.3 Waiting Area

1,700 1,000 200 500

2.0 ADMINISTRATION 2.1 Conference Room 2.2 Nurse's Office 2.3 Security Office 2.4 President Office 2.5 Vice President Office 2.6 Dock Receiving Office 2.7 Storage

2,300 1,000 150 150 150 100 100 100

3.0 LABORATORY

31,400

Welcome Provides Information Visitors

Admins and Scientists

Recieves Shipments Stores files, etc.

3.1 Marine Chemistry Laboratory

Studies water contamination and 2 @ 3,000 improves water qualtiy

3.2 Marine Technology Laboratory

2 @ 3,000

3.3 Marine Geology Laboratory 3.4 Marine Biology Laboratory 3.5 Physical Oceanography 3.6 Scientists' Office 3.6 Staff Restrooms

Studies sea-level rise and Global Warming 2 @ 3,000 Studies marine's life 2 @ 3,000 4 @ 100 4 offices for every lab. exist 400 2 sets of restrooms on each level. 2 @ 3,000

4.0 LIBRARY 4.1 Seating Area 4.2 Periodical/Magazines/Archive 4.3 Librarian's Office 4.4 Computer Area 4.5 Circulation Desk 4.6 Storage

3,430 1,300 1,000 150 800 80 100

5.0 POOL 5.1 Freshwater Pool 5.2 Seawater Pool 5.3 Scuba Diving Dock

4,200 2,000 2,000 200

Internet Surfing

For freshwater species to live in. For saltwater species to live in. For diver to dive into water.

SPACE

AREA SQ. FT.

6.0 Exhibition Space 6.1 Flexible Exhibition Space 6.2 Lecture Hall 6.3 Storage

4,350 1,700 2,500 150

7.0 Cafeteria 7.1 Kitchen 7.2 Serving Area 7.3 Dining Area 7.4 Scientists' Bar and Lounge 7.5 Public Restrooms

4,200 1,000 100 1,500 1,000 600

8.0 Services 8.1 Mechanical Room

2,200 550

8.2 Electrical Switchgear & IT Room

150

8.3 Loading Dock 8.4 Storage 8.4 Circulation

1,500 500 T.B.D.

Allowance for mechanical, circulation, and structure 25%

13,445

Total Net Area Total Gross Area

53,780 67,225

FUNCTION

Displays scientists' works To store equip. used in Lec. Hall

Prepares food. Serves food and Cashiers Private M/F 300 sq.ft. each

IT room on every lever. Better Internet Connection. Stores Large Items

Marine Research Center Program Summary: Project Name: Marine Research Center Location: Atlantic Basin in Red Hook, Brooklyn Outline Program Spaces: 1.0 Orientation: 1,700 sq. ft. 2.0 Administration: 2,300 sq. ft. 3.0 Laboratory: 31,400 sq. ft. 4.0 Library: 4,430 sq. ft. 5.0 Pool: 4,200 sq. ft. 6.0 Exhibition Space: 4,350 sq. ft. 7.0 Cafeteria: 4,200 sq. ft. 8.0 Service: 2,200 sq. ft. (T.B.D.) Net: 53,780 sq. ft. Gross: 67,225 sq. ft. Total Lot Square Footage: 140,200 sq. ft. Client: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC)

Programs: (Gathered from a Marine Research Center Competition by Arquitectum in summer 2010) 1.0 Orientation: (1,700 sq. ft.) The Lobby Space will be on the southern side adjacent to Ferris street. Contains Lobby, Information Desk, and a Waiting Area for visitors. Lobby space supports large group of visitors. The Information Desk provides information about marine facts and scientists’ research to visitors who are interested in. 2.0 Administration: (2,300 sq. ft.) For administrators and general staff. All are located adjacent with each others, except for Dock Receiving Office. It will be located near the loading/unloading dock area. The Conference Room is a meeting room for administrators and scientists and for news reporter conference for ground-breaking research. Must be brightly lit with neutral daylight or shading devices. Contain a large glass table with executive chairs and spaces for additional chairs. Possible a storage room for projector and other small electronic equipments. 3.0 Laboratory: (31,400 sq. ft.) All laboratories are flexible space and a storage area for laboratory equipments. Laboratories should avoid strong daylight to minimize radiation from the sun but must be well lit. Offices are located separate but near to the laboratory. Marine Chemistry Laboratory – Research and experiment on how the chemistry of seawater affect biological processes, atmosphere, and seawater. Marine Technology Laboratory – Research and experiment with engineers to develop high-tech equipments. Marine Geology Laboratory – Research and studies geologic landform that occurs in the ocean. Marine Biology Laboratory – Research and studies on organisms that live in the open sea and the deep sea. Physical Oceanography – Research and studies physical characteristics of the seawater and movement of water due to nature. 4.0 Library: (3,430 sq. ft.) Large space for books, journals, magazines, etc. And large capacity of seating and computer area for scientists to spend their time on research. Library should have neutral daylight and contain couch, wooden tables, and chairs. Librarian’s office and the storage room will be behind the circulation desk.

5.0 Pool: (4,200 sq. ft.) The freshwater and seawater pool are for particular water species to live in. Experiments on marine’s life and animals are conducted here. Might be closely arranged with marine chemistry and marine biology laboratories. The scuba diving dock will be located near the waterfront for swimmers to collect data and perform experiments. 6.0 Exhibition Space: (4,350 sq. ft.) A flexible exhibition space to present scientists’ ground-breaking research and experiments. Requires LED spotlights and movable partitions. A large lecture hall for scientist to present their research and experiments to a large group of people. Storage room to store projector, sound equipments, lighting equipments, etc. 7.0 Cafeteria: (4,200 sq, ft.) In the ground level, accessible to everyone (administrators, scientists, and visitors). Serves hot and cold food and opens during day time. Scientists’ bar and lounge opens 24/7 and will be located on another floor, near the laboratories and offices. Contain couch and other aesthetic furniture. 8.0 Services: (2,200 sq. ft. +) Mechanical room will be in ground level because the site is land filled. Electrical Switchgear and IT room will be in every floor to accommodate the heavily reliance on electricity in laboratories. IT on every floor to secure LAN internet service. All these are located within the area and are stacked. Circulation (T.B.D.): Hallways, egress stairs, elevators, and possibly an atrium. Remaining lot coverage will be dedicated to waterfront activities.

site location

U.S.A.

brooklyn, new york city

atlantic basin

red hook, brooklyn

proposed site zone: m2-1

M2 Building cannot penetrate sky exposure plane FAR: 2.0

20’ minimum rear yard

60’

Off-street parking is required in M2-1 districts

Zoning lot line

M2–1 Building cannot penetrate sky exposure plane FAR: 5.0 20’ minimum rear yard

85’

Zoning lot line

M2–4 M2 Manufacturing Districts

M2 FAR (max) Parking

M2-1

M2-2

M2-3

M2-4

2.0

5.0

2.0

5.0

required

not required

not required 11

proposed site

zoning calculation: lot coverage: 200’ x 666’ = 133,200 sq. ft. far = 2.0 in m2-1 district 133,200 x 2.0 = 266,400 sq. ft. maximum building height = 60’ - 0” minimum setback in wide street = 15’ - 0” minimum setback in narrow street = 20’ - 0”

Proposed Site

site photos - atlantic basin, red hook, brooklyn

#1- view of river in atlantic basin

#3- view of empty lot from sullivan street

#2- view of empty lot from ferris street

panoramic of site

#1- view of river in atlantic basin

#2- view of empty lot from ferris street

panoramic of site

new jersey

lower manhattan

#3- view of empty lot from sullivan street

midtown

#3- view of empty lot from sullivan street

Bibliography Arquitectum, 2011. Competitions and Events. <http://www.arquitectum.com/index.php> New York City Department of City Planning, 2011. <http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/home.html> New York Cruise Terminal, 2011. Brooklyn Terminal Information. <http://www.nycruise.com/histBKN.html>