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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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