Charette Presentation

Design Charette Scenario A:
Redevelopment of an
Abandoned Warehouse
Gabriel Reichler
Civil Engineering and Architecture Class, HSMSE
Ms. Carlisle
2015-2016
Part I
Statement of the problem
MY TASK
Conversion of abandoned riverfront
warehouse in depressed area of city, close to
downtown, in order to:
Provide a service to community
Encourage redevelopment of the area
Necessary considerations for the city government
Budgetary constraints: project must be cost-effective and city

must be able to recoup costs in long-term from developers that
become interested in the area
Regulations: project must meet relevant codes
Challenges currently facing the community
High unemployment, especially among younger people

Health problems, some of which are related to unhealthy diet and
lack of exercise
Lack of access to good education and educational assistance
Lack of after-school programs and activities for youth
Lack of access to culture, literature and the arts
Lack of facilities enabling use of the river for recreational purposes
Nothing to attract outsiders to the area
Current conditions of warehouse
On 20 acres of property by north shore of river
Approximately 50 feet away from river
1600 feet of total waterfront on property

Surrounded by poor neighborhood, close to downtown
Ramshackle structures between warehouse and river
4 stories, each 600 feet x 800 feet with 18-foot-high ceilings

Cellar under northern half, 400 feet x 600 feet
Flat roof, 600 feet x 800 feet
Windows on all floors, some small windows in cellar
Structurally sound but in severe state of disrepair
Vandalized
Most smaller structures on property probably not salvageable
Diagram of warehouse pre-renovation
800 feet
4 stories
warehouse
cellar
river
North
Part II
Preliminary proposal
Basic plan
Southern portion of first floor dedicated to providing community

members with access to the river for recreational purposes
Northern portion of first floor: lobby, general information and

assistance, exhibitions of local artists
Second and third floors: public library
Taking stairs to fitness center, as well as other places, strongly encouraged
Community garden on roof and portion of surrounding property
Free WiFi and computers

Free homework help, tutoring and after-school enrichment programs for students
Other free community resources such as job-finding assistance & financial/tax assistance
Mini-classrooms, event/meeting spaces, small exhibitions
Fourth floor: fitness center and event/meeting space
e.g. canoeing, kayaking, rowing, sailing, fishing, paddleboarding, etc.

Smaller buildings near river for purposes such as storing boats and equipment
Piers and docks on river
Programs to teach people about food, nutrition and healthy living

Cafe on roof employing locals & using food purchased from gardeners/local businesses
Area adjacent to building for farmers markets, youthmarkets,

Stop&Swaps and other events (tent available to cover it)
Diagram of warehouse post-renovation

cafe
garden
event/meeting space
fitness center
library
exhibitions
library
lobby, exhibitions, etc.
event/meeting spaces/classrooms
smaller
buildings
docks/
piers
water recreation area
cellar - utility, e.g. storage

river
North
A sketch of an aerial view

of the converted
warehouse and its
immediate surroundings
Part III
Projected outcomes
Benefits of plan
Community members are able to use the river for recreation, increasing their
value for it
People from other neighborhoods come to visit, enjoy the river, and view and
potentially buy art, bringing revenue to the area
Access to books and Internet enriches peoples lives and helps students learn better
Student resources allow local youth to perform better in school, stay out of trouble
and have better prospects in life
Other community resources help people find employment and stay on good
financial footing
Meeting rooms and event spaces allow people to come together and help build
community or even attract outsiders and gain revenue
River recreation and fitness center help people exercise and stay in shape
Garden and farmers markets/youthmarkets provide affordable, healthy food, and
education and counseling help people make healthy choices
Stop-&-Swaps allow people to give away what they do not need and receive free
items in exchange
Unanswered questions and possible answers
How will services

be provided
affordably to locals?
Low-cost or free memberships available for many, fee

waivers where applicable, EBT and health bucks type
system for markets, put money back into neighborhood
How will costs be

kept down?
Use inexpensive, durable, easy-to-maintain materials;

employ volunteers; generate power locally; use
resources efficiently
Where will revenue

come from?
Visitor donations, paid memberships for those who can

afford it, various payments by visitors such as for food,
purchases from small store in lobby, grants,
government funding
How will outsiders

be attracted?
Close to downtown area so easily accessible, good

facilities for recreation on the river, exhibitions, events,
potentially inexpensive fitness center

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Design Charette Scenario A:

Budgetary constraints: project must be cost-effective and city

Challenges currently facing the community

High unemployment, especially among younger people

Current conditions of warehouse

On 20 acres of property by north shore of river

Approximately 50 feet away from river

1600 feet of total waterfront on property

4 stories, each 600 feet x 800 feet with 18-foot-high ceilings

Diagram of warehouse pre-renovation

Southern portion of first floor dedicated to providing community

Northern portion of first floor: lobby, general information and

Taking stairs to fitness center, as well as other places, strongly encouraged

Community garden on roof and portion of surrounding property

Free WiFi and computers

Fourth floor: fitness center and event/meeting space

e.g. canoeing, kayaking, rowing, sailing, fishing, paddleboarding, etc.

Programs to teach people about food, nutrition and healthy living

Area adjacent to building for farmers markets, youthmarkets,

Diagram of warehouse post-renovation

lobby, exhibitions, etc.

water recreation area

cellar - utility, e.g. storage

A sketch of an aerial view

Unanswered questions and possible answers

How will services

Low-cost or free memberships available for many, fee

How will costs be

Use inexpensive, durable, easy-to-maintain materials;

Where will revenue

Visitor donations, paid memberships for those who can

How will outsiders

Close to downtown area so easily accessible, good

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