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RE-imaginingthe challenge industries building

phase 1 phase 2 phase 3research on site +context

precedent studies

stakeholder analysis

community needs

potential fundings

3 schematic designs

iterated site analysis

community design workshop

exhibition in public library

re-iteration using feedbacks

final building design

feasibility studies

presentation to community

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community input community input

prototypes

output/product

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Progress and Process:

Site Analysis PrecedentStudies

Community Participation

Communityanalysed sitevisited building interiorgathered photographsoutlined major issuespotential responsesacquired blueprinttax and property mapszoning requirements

outlined motivation and goalssearch for stakeholdersinitiated contactspreparing community probes

case studies of reuseresearch on programsresearch on other projects

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local issues current problems with buildingDowntown Ithaca has a lack of afford-

able housing - push workers into the peripheries

Increasing homelessness

Disconnect between the communities - locals and students

Many parts of historical buildings in the Commons are left unused

Lack of permanent residents near the Commons reduces vibrancy

Ithacans have a progressive culture

Challenge Industries Inc. is moving to South Hill

Demolition is more feasible than renovation

Structural problems, leakages, etc.

Not physically accessible to clients, which include the disabled

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precedent feasibility study - Holt Architects

executive summary

Detailed assessment of current issuesLeakages, hazardsErgonomics, aesthetics

Renovation proposalToo expensive for Challenge

Comprehensive cost estimationSoon to be useful for us

32,000 SF 9000 SF offices, 9200 SF shop space

Move shop space offsite

Convert 80% of West side to tenant spaceAdd windows to West wall

Improve entrances, circulation, HVAC, insulation, hot water systems

$4 million, 32 months > $1.35 million selling price

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community participation

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motivation concernsContextLocal knowledge of facts and values

EducationSustainable design, social science research

ConnectionBuild relationships between Cornell and Ithaca

OwnershipStakeholders should and will care more

Bottom-up InnovationBrainstorm program and design ideas

Participation FatigueEspecially without contract

IRB ApprovalConsent formsRespecting confidentiality

InclusionDifficulty in Identifying all stakeholdersWeighing their input appropriately

Property valuesProposed programs may yield low re-sale value

community participation

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community participationstakeholders

participation inputDowntown Ithaca Alliance (Gary Ferguson)

Neighborhood Associations

Unity House

Public

Potential Tenants

Better HousingCornell Real EstateCity of IthacaChamber of CommerceChallenge IndustriesIthaca Green Building AllianceINHS/HUDPrivate DevelopersCommunity Building WorksTCATChamber of Commerceetc.

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community participationgoals + offerings

Sustainable local materialsDesign and construction practices

Community interests, architectural preferences, stigmas

Disadvantaged populations, miss-ing services, urban issues

Business climate Demand for Housing Subsidies Investors

input + participation project aspects

ECOLOGY

CULTURE

SOCIETY

ECONOMY

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community participation

program identification prototype evaluationInformational Interviews

Interested stakeholders

Intercept Survey

Mail SurveyINHS rental notice

Meeting AttendanceNeighborhood Alliance

Chamber of Commerce

Public ExhibitionPostersComputer AnimationsSurveys

Design charettes3D modelsHands-on manipulation

Focus groupDesign critiqueBrainstorming

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site analysis

Public spaces: type and intensity of use

Green spaces

Trees/greeneries/vegetation

Pedestrian traffic and experience

Traffic conditions: roads, directions, etc.

Public transportation: type and destinations

Parking spaces

Surrounding programs/amenities

Shaded areas

Height of surrounding buildings

Noise

Views from building

Views to building

Access points of building

Topography

site visit and analysis

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CHALLENGE

site analysis

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commercial

edge residentialDEAD

ZON

ECHALLENGE

green

site analysis

Structural issues of building

Lack of daylighting

Inaccessibility of Challenge building

Traffic conditions isolate the building

The “Dead Zone”

major issues

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site analysis

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Breaking up West façade to activate “dead zone”

Use topography to separate public and private

Physical or Visual connection to green public space

Visual connection to the Commons

Continuing the commercial edge

Use medians to complement potential green public space

Removing West part of building to create open public programs

Permeable programs on the West side

potential responses

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precedent studies

RE-imaginingthe challenge industries building

precedent studies

227 Linden Ave, Ithaca, NY

New College Theater, Cambridge

2100 Greenwood, Evanston, IL NSCAD University, Nova Scotia

320 Dryden, Ithaca, NY

Synergy World HQ, PA

Sheila C Design Center, NYC

Camera, Toronto

River East Center, Oregon

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precedent studies

227 Linden 320 Dryden City View Apt.

Adaptive reuse of warehouse/parking garage for apartments

Issues:

structural instability, lack of natural light, sloped site with water drainage problems

Solutions:

total restoration of framefirst floor parking skylights in room without windows,drainage system

Relevance:

Challenge building is on a sloped site with very few windows and structural issues

New apartment complex replaced 12 bedroom house

Issues: resistance to Collegetown expansion, non-contextual architec-ture

Solution:

improved aestheticsmansard roof to decrease apparent heightdifferent materials to break up flat façaderesemble row housing

Adaptive Reuse of office building for 85-apartment complex

Issues:

cluttered exterior limited natural light

Solution:

Internal stairways and air condition-ing units

Relevance:

local affordable housing with clut-tered façade

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precedent studies

learning points next stepsRenovation is expensive, often more than rebuilding

Consider reusing materials

Warehouses can be converted into apartments with skylights

Slope creates windowless space suit-able for parking

City of Ithaca: Site Development Plan Review

Community mandates aesthetic de-velopment

Program ideas

Local affordable housingSuccess and failuresTypes and demography

Adaptive reuse constructionBest practicesCostsFunding

Community development programs

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