The playlist SUMMARY research Precedents The Site PROGRAM Appendix
OBJECTIVE: To design a local DJ school in downtown Richmond that aims to demosntrate the art and diversity of DJing as well as educate students of all levels as well as showcase their work to the rest of community. The school will continue to value the greatness of vinyl
Statement: With the excess clubs in downtown Richmond and the huge DJ scene in the area, I believe this would be a great opportunity to teach the next generation as well as pass on the culture.
Summary
A powerful scene is when there is a DJ battle in a huge warehouse. The two DJs are shown battling by them and their equipment being at a higher level than the audience. Ever since I have been a student at VCU, vinyl collecting has been a huge part of my life. To this day, I still frequently collect vinyl and enjoy the quality sound of it.
A big inspiration for the DJ school was the 1992 movie “Juice,” which is also one of my all-time favorite movies. The movie revolves the character Quincy “Q” Powell as he wants to become more than just a local DJ. He enters a DJ competition
A powerful scene is when there is a DJ battle in a huge warehouse. The two DJs are shown battling by them and their equipment being at a higher level than the audience.
RESearch
As a part of my research I was able to meet up and interview leading Djs in Richmond such as DJ Ghozt ( bottom left), DJ Mordecai (center), and Black Liquid (bottom left). They were a major part in determining my program.
ACOUSTIC STUDY Flat vs. Sloped Ceilings
ACOUSTIC STUDY Paneling and sound reflection
ACOUSTIC STUDY Reflected Sound Patterns Concave Reflector “Concave sound-reflecting surfaces (such as barrel-vaulted ceilings in churches & curved rear walls in auditoriums) can focus sound, causing hot spots & echoes in the audience seating area. Because concave surfaces focus sound, they also are poor distributors of sound energy & therefore should be avoided where soundreflecting surfaces are desired (e.g., near stage, lectern, or other source locations in rooms).” (McKay, 1963)
Convex Reflector “Convex, hard-surfaced building elements, if large enough, can be most effective as sound-distributing forms. The reflected sound energy from convex surfaces diverges, enhancing diffusion, which is highly desirable for music listening. In addition, reflected sound from convex surfaces is more evenly distributed across a wide range of frequencies.” (McKay, 1963)
Flat Reflector “Flat, hard-surfaced building elements, if large enough & oriented properly, can effectively distribute reflected sound. The reflector shown below is tilted slightly to project sound energy toward the rear of an auditorium.” ((McKay, 1963)
ACOUSTIC STUDY Echoes/Sound Absorption
ACOUSTIC STUDY Sound Reception
PRECEDENTS
Dubspot 348 West 14th Street New York, NY 10014 Designed by: Unknown
CASE STUDY #1
CASE STUDY #2 Scratch DJ Academy 450 Northwest 28th Street Miami, FL Designed by: Unknown
Beat Refinery 1440 Emerson Avenue McLean, VA 22101 Designed by: Unknown
CASE STUDY #3
THE SITE
SITE 201 W Broad Street History: The initial name for the building was The The J.B. Mosby Dry Goods Store. The J.B. Mosby Dry Goods Store at 201-205 West Broad Street became the city’s first fireproof department store in 1916. Designed by New York architects Starrett and Van Vleck, who also designed Richmond’s Lord and Taylor department store, this 6-story building now houses more than 50 loft apartments.
NEIGHBORING BLOCK 100 W Broad Block (Even) Key Buildings: Heads Up Shop 104 W Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 Significance: Urban clothing store that can add to the vibe to the building and possibly act as a place for in-house performances
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TurnStyle 102 W Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 Significance: Urban clothing store that can add to the vibe to the building and possibly act as a place for in-house performances
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NEIGHBORING BLOCK 100 W Broad Block (Even) Cont. Key Buildings: Theatre IV 114 W Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 Significance: Possible venue for performances, possible collaborations
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Steady Sounds Storefront
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NEIGHBORING BLOCK 300 W Broad Block (Even) Key Buildings: Steady Sounds Record Store 322 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 Significance: Record store for vinyl usage for school
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NEIGHBORING BLOCK 100 W Broad Block (Odd) Key Buildings: Metro Sound Music 117 W Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 Significance: Can be a supllier for instruments and speakers for lessons and performances
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NEIGHBORING BLOCK 100 W Broad Block (Odd) Cont. Key Buildings: 301 W Broad Street Building Significance: Was formerly a record store in the 80s and 90s, so there is some history to this block.
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NEARBY VENUE The National 708 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 Significance: Location for possible larger events for more attention
SITE 201 W Broad Street
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DESIGN PROGRAM Total Square Footage: 6500 sf Areas:
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- Waiting Area (approx. 200 sf, suited for 5-7 people) - Office/Marketing Area (approx. 500 sf, suited for 5 people behind desks) - Promoting, giving tours, registration, answering Q&As about the school - Classrooms (approx. 650 sf each, 4 classrooms, 2600 sf total, 10 people per room) - Classrooms would be for different levels and styles (techno, hip-hop, etc) - Open Theater/Performing Area (approx. 2000 sf, suited for 200-300 people) - Showcase work of DJs (informal battles) - Recording Area (approx. 450 sf each, 2 studios, 800 sf total) - Area for some of the more advanced DJs to record music - Vinyl Library (approx. 450 sf, suited for 10 people) -Community area where vinyl records are donated, shared, and listened to quietly - Cafe (approx. 300 sf, suited for 8 customers, possibly 2 employees) - Restrooms/Maintenance TBA
BUBBLE DIAGRAMS
EXPECTED LOUDNESS OF AREA *when in use
RESEARCH SOURCES
PHOTO CREDITS
A. W. Leonard, L. P. Delsasso, & V. 0. Knudsen, “Diffraction of Sound by an Array of Rectangular Reflective Panels,” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, December 1964.
http://www.measurement-testing.com/architectual-acoustics-3-0.html *All diagrams from the acoustic research section
H. Haas, “The Influence of a Single Echo on the Audibility of Speech,” Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, March 1972 (English translation by K. P. R. Ehrenberg). L. L. Beranek & T. J. Schultz, “Some Recent Experiences in the Design & Testing of Concert Halls with Suspended Panel Arrays,” Acustica, vol. 15, 1965. L. L. Beranek, Music, Acoustics & Architecture, Wiley, New York, 1962, p. 27. H. Kuttruff, Room Acoustics, 2d edition, Applied Science Publishers, Barking, England, 1979, pp. 180-192. L. L. Doelle, Environmental Acoustics, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1972, pp. 58-6 1. M. B. Gardner, “Historical Background of the Haas & /or Precedence Effect,” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, June 1968. R. H. Bolt & P. E. Doak, “A Tentative Criterion for the Short-Term Transient Response of Auditoriums,” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, April 1950. R. L. McKay, Notes on Architectural Acoustics, Stipes Publishing, Champaign, III., 1964. “Room Acoustics.” Room Acoustics. 10 Jan. 2010. Measurement Testing. 13 Dec. 2012 <http://www.measurement-testing.com/architectual-acoustics-3-0.html>. V. O. Knudsen, “Architectural Acoustics,” Scientific American, November 1963
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SUMMARY Project Statement: To design a local DJ school in downtown Richmond that aims to demosntrate the art and diversity of DJing as well as educate students of all levels as well as showcase their work to the rest of community. The school will continue to value the greatness of vinyl
Building Location: 201 W Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220
Approx. Square Footage: 6500 sf
Program: - Waiting Area (approx. 200 sf, suited for 5-7 people) - Office/Marketing Area (approx. 500 sf, suited for 5 people behind desks) - Promoting, giving tours, registration, answering Q&As about the school - Classrooms (approx. 650 sf each, 4 classrooms, 2600 sf total, 10 people per room) - Classrooms would be for different levels and styles (techno, hip-hop, etc) - Open Theater/Performing Area (approx. 2000 sf, suited for 200-300 people) - Showcase work of DJs (informal battles) - Recording Area (approx. 450 sf each, 2 studios, 800 sf total) - Area for some of the more advanced DJs to record music - Vinyl Library (approx. 450 sf, suited for 10 people) -Community area where vinyl records are donated, shared, and listened to quietly - Cafe (approx. 300 sf, suited for 8 customers, possibly 2 employees) - Restrooms/Maintenance TBA