Center for Coastal Heritage by Jake Peters

GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

CENTER FOR COASTAL HERITAGE

GALVESTON, TEXAS

U N IV E RS I T Y O F T E X A S

SA N A N T ONIO, C OL L EGE

ARC HITECTURE

G A L VE S TO N FIELD SC HO OL J U NE 2 0 1 2 STU D E N TS

J OEL BO S T, D EN N I SE CA ST I LLO , NICHOL AS MEL DE,

AND

JACOB PETERS

PROFE S S O R

R I C K L E W I S , AI A IN CO L L A B O R ATION W I T H

G A LV E S T O N H I ST O R I C F OUN D AT I ON

P R ES E N T E D T O T H E GA LVE ST O N HISTORIC AL FOUNDATION FROM THE GR A D UAT E S C HO O L AT THE U N I V E RSI T Y O F T E X A S SA N ANTONIO COL L EGE OF ARCHITEC TURE I N FUL FI L L MEN T O F TH E R E Q U I RE ME N T S F O R GA LVE STON FIEL D SC HOOL , SPECIAL STUDIES.

PROJ E C T I NT R O DUC T I O N O V E RV I E W EX I ST I NG C O N D I T I ONS

P RO G RAM SALVAGE WAREHOUSE ARCHIVE RESOURCE CENTER PRESERVATION LAB

C ONSERV ATI ON EL EC TRIC ITY WATER DAYL IGHTING HISTORIC MATERIAL S TRANSPOR TATION

CONTENTS PROPOSAL F L OOR PL A N S EL EVATION S RENDERINGS

PROJECT INTRODUCTION

As Galveston recovers after the 2008 Hurricane Ike disaster, the Galveston Historical Foundation focuses its preservation efforts on rebuilding and reinforcing the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surviving structures, historic documents, and unique coastal culture. In the fulfillment of these initiatives, the GHF operates, among many other preservation programs, the Preservation Resource Center, located at the GHFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main office at the recently rehabilitated and adapted Federal Customs House, and the Architectural Salvage Warehouse, run out of an adapted house off Broadway. The GHF plans to consolidate these services under one roof by adapting the historic Sears building at Broadway and 23rd Street. The new Center for Coastal Heritage supports Galvestonianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts in cultural procurement and post-disaster rehabilitation through refurbishing reclaimed building materials, though informative classes in rehabilitation and conservation, and by maintaining a museum archive of historic documents, books, and artifacts unique to Galveston.

This document builds upon the 2011 UTSA Galveston Field School study of the same site and similar program for the GHF. The previous project documented the history of the Sears building and a return to its original facades, the GHFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s archival storage needs, and the operation of the Salvage Warehouse. Over the next year, the GHF refined its vision of the Center for Coastal Heritage to include, in addition to the aforementioned programs, a preservation laboratory and a field school suite for partnering collegiate institutions. Also, building upon the sustainable inititiatives implemented in the GHFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Green Revival residential project (right), the foundation wants this adaptive use project to serve as an example of how commercial businesses can incorporate sustainable technologies and practices into their projects.

GREEN REVI VA L HO US E

S E ARS BUILD IN G : E X IS TIN G EX T ER I O R

Corner of Broadway and 23rd Street.

23rd Street sidewalk view

North facade and alley

Historic corrugated aluminum awnings.

West facade. Second level added in 1949

Eastbound Broadway perspective.

S E ARS BUILD IN G : E X IS TIN G I N T ER I O R

First floor retail space, 17’ ceiling height.

First floor storage room under mezzanine First floor loading bay. 17’ ceiling height. level. 8’ ceiling height.

Frieght elevator. Not suitable for accessible use.

Third floor corridor Roof level penthouse. Roof top.

Historic stair and handrail

Mezzanine Level.

Commercial Kitchen on 2nd Floor

PROGRAM

SAL AVA G E WA R E HO U SE

EVEN T S T O R A G E

V ER TI CAL CI RCU LATI ON

ARCH I V E

SALVAGE MATERIAL DROP-OFF

LOADING DOCKS

NEW ACCESSIBLE ELEVATOR

CONDITIONED STORAGE

SALVAGE MATERIAL PROCESSING + STORAGE

WAREHOUSE STORAGE

NEW EGRESS STAIR FROM ROOF TERRACE

VAULT

RETAIL FLOOR

PROCESSING ROOM

OFFICES

LIBRARY OFFICES EXHIBIT SPACE

R ES O UR C E C EN TER

P RESERVATI ON LAB

LIBRARY

LABORATORY FIELD SCHOOL SUITE STUDIO LIVING + DORMS

CLASSROOMS STUDIOS / MULTI-PURPOSE GHF OFFICES CONFERENCE ROOMS

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN

View toward Port

East on Broadway

View toward Gulf

West on Broadway

CONSERVATION

ELECTRICITY Wind Power Wind generators placed on the roof top will supply the building with power. The Quiet Revolution wind turbine has a vertical axis that produces minimal amount of noise and performs well in low wind velocity

PV PODS The PODS allow for rapid setup and rapid dismantle, ideal for storm preparedness and quick energy for disaster relief. The photovoltaic array is mounted on a network of water filled ballasts that rest atop of the existing roof surface

WATER Water Catchment System Cisterns will be located near the East parking lot. They will provide for water collection to irrigate landscaping

Solar Hot Water System By taking advantage of the sun, solar tube collectors can be utilized to provide passive means to heat water throughout the building

DAYLIGHTING Windows In place of the current non-historic translucent windows, new energy efficient wood sash windows similar to the original Sears building windows will be installed

Tubular Skylights Incorporating tubular skylights will allow the core of the building to obtain natural sunlight and minimize the use of electrical lighting

HISTORIC MATERIALS Local Materials Preserving the historic integrity of structures found on Galveston island allows for the community to be self sufficient in the sourcing of materials

Promotion of Adaptive use Restoration of the Sears building and reuse of materials found in the island provide residents a local building resource. In addition,ample existing storefront windows allow opportunities for display of unique product offerings

TRANSPORTATION Permeable Paving Mitigates storm water run off and reduces heat island effect from paved surfaces. In areas where larger vehicles frequent, bricks with minimal surface areas will be incorporated.

Water Run Off A vegetated buffer zone will serve as an at grade transition area that will allow for excess water to gradually seep into the water table

Bike Storage Friendly commuter options are encouraged with ample bike storage fixtures. Shower facilities are also available for commuter comfort

GREEN ROOF Vegetation Vegetation on the roof surface acts as a natural radiant barrier for the building envelope. The sofened surface doubles in function serving as social space for community events

Local vegetation is proposed for the roof top and parking area to minimize the amount of water necessary to maintain the landscape

A modular planting system allows for flexibility in planting schemes as well as new program needs

PROPOSAL

S E ARS BUILD IN G FA CA DE R ES T O R AT I O N

RENDERING COURTESY 2011 FIELD SCHOOL

S ITE MAINTAIN EXISTING VEGETATION PERMEABLE SURFACES WATER COLLECTION BIKE RACKS

SERVICE ALLEY

PARKING ENTRY

ENTRY

PARKING

KEMPNER STREET (22rd)

TREMONT STREET (23rd)

ENTRY

BROADWAY STREET

F I R S T FLO O R EVENT STORAGE

SALVAGE WAREHOUSE: RETAIL FLOOR

SALVAGE WAREHOUSE: PROCESSING

EXISTING LOADING TRAILER

EVENTS STORAGE EVENTS PROCESSING

PROPOSED LOADING

ELECTRIC CAR

MECH. RESIDENT BICYCLE STORAGE MECH.

MECH.

RETAIL STORAGE

OFFICE

OFFICE UP

RETAIL STORAGE UP

M RECEPTION

LOBBY PARKING

ENTRY

ENTRY PROPOSED LOADING

SHOWROOM / RETAIL

SALVAGE MATERIALS STORAGE

MATERIALS PROCESSING WORKSHOP

ENTRY

S E CON D FL O O R ARCHIVE + MUSEUM STORAGE

MECH.

MATERIALS PROCESSING

ARCHIVES VAULT

MECH.

MUSEUM STORABGE

OFFICE

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