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Introduction &
CONTEXT
Penn Paper Building 2018
Penn Paper Building c. 1880
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BUILDING & CITY HISTORY Adaptive reuse design allows buildings with historical significance and/or unique architectural elements be preserved for future generations, and also adds important historical context to the area in which they are located. For this reason, adaptive reuse projects play a vital role in the community and in the context of historical preservation as a whole. Adaptive reuse also has ecological benefits, reducing unnecessary waste and energy consumption, and holds an economic incentive, often providing tax credits for the restoration of historic structures. Therefore, restoration and adaptation of existing structures is often the most fiscally and environmentally responsible and efficient action. The Penn Paper Building is an important historical landmark. Built in 1878, it was originally used a manufacturing plant, producing and repairing mining machinery, and then eventually expanding to manufacture railroad locomotives and car parts. The historical significance of this building, accompanied by it’s unique architecture, makes it an important landmark to preserve and restore. The present day building has primarily fallen into disuse, with some areas used for storage, and has gone essentially without maintenance for many years. Through the adaptive reuse of this structure, we can allow the building to tell the story of its past, while remaining an integral part of the community, bringing new life to it. Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the city itself is rich with history. Scranton is located at the heart of one of the greatest anthracite coal deposits in the world, laying the foundation for much of Scranton’s industrial growth in the 20th century. The coal deposits attracted the train industry, and Scranton became a railroad hub until the mid 1900’s, when railroads began their decline. In celebration of Scranton’s railroad history, the hotel is named for George Pullman, an engineer and designer of the Pullman sleeping car, eventually operating on most US rail lines. It was at the time, and in many ways still is, the epitomy of luxury, known for its comfortable, high end accomodations.
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CITY SURROUNDINGS/AMENITIES
1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
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2 Glenmaura National Golf Course
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3 Susquehanna River
7 Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel
4 State Forest/Park
8 The University of Scranton
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Southest from building
Southwest from building
Northwest from building
Northeast from building
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SITE AMENITIES
1 Healthcare
Penn Paper Building
2 Government
Bus Stop
3 Community Service 4 Retail 5 Food The site is located in close proximity to several bus stops improving public transportation access. The main roads also all have spacious sidewalks, promoting walking to and from the building. Around the site there are a variety of commercial buildings, primarly focused on healthcare and community serivce. Additionally, the proximity to the University of Scranton means that there is a market for college students.
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HISTORIC PRECEDENT The windows on the Penn Paper Building are integral to the overall style of the building, and play an important role in documenting the history that the building holds. Arched windows are a characteristic of the Romanesque Revival architectural style, which began as early as the mid-19th century. The Penn Paper Building was built in the 1870s and 80s, placing it in the midst of the Romanesque Revival period. Rounded windows are also characteristic of the Italianate architectural movement, which was distinctly 19th century, and most likely also influenced the building design. The windows are made out of hand-blown window glass, and most likely would have been cylinder blown sheet glass. This method of glass making lasted through the 19th century, up until the early 20th century. For this technique, glass is swung into large cylinders, allowed to cool and cut, and then re-heated and flattened. The slight rounded arch of the windows guided many of my design decisions. The shape and layout of my bar and restaurant mimic this arch, as do features of the bar’s custom alcohol display and storage. The second floor lounge areas for the hotel, which serve to break up the hallway, also are characterized by the arch. The front desk features an arched installation behind it, doubling as a light source.
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Design
CONCEPT
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A CEREMONIAL PASSAGE The concept for the Pullman Hotel stems from the essence and emotion that early train travel evoked. It was an exciting and ceremonious journey, a feeling the Pullman Hotel captures and delivers for its guests. It was an experience filled with awe, delight, and surprise. It was also long; passengers sometimes traveled for hundreds of miles, the landscape slipping past with a smoothness and uniformity that was new to early train riders. This aspect of linearity and rhythm, in time and scene, is also captured in the hotel’s design. The layout of the hotel rooms features a pattern of sizes that alters the hallway, creating a rhythmic experience as guests walk down it. The placement of lounges in the center of the hallway adds to the experienced rhythm. The concept is also manifested in the design of the hotel rooms. There are three different room “themes,” Late 1800s, when the Pennsylvania Railroad was just beginning, of a Victorian theme, early 1900s, when the Railroad was in its prime, of an Art Deco theme, and mid 1900s, when the Railroad was in its decline, of a Retro theme. These different experiences for guests evoke the sense of awe and novelty experienced on the railroad, as well as emphasizing the journey that passengers embarked on.
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Graphics &
BRANDING
BAR & RESTAURANT The first floor of the building is occupied by a bar and restaurant, serving high quality but affordable food and drinks. George’s, named for George Pullman, serves a modern and exciting twist on American classics. It will act as a community hub for locals, tourists, and univeristy students, bringing together people of different backgrounds and interests. There are options for longer term dining and drinks in the bar or lounge, as well as a traditional seating area.
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HOTEL The hotel’s logo and font choice is inspired by the pullman traincar’s logo and shape. The font is a strong slab serif that closely resembles the font printed on the side of the car, and the rectangle it sits in respresents the traincar shape. The negative space created with the inversion of the type also adds an element of boldness and strength to the logo. The colors of black and gold evoke a classical and luxurious feeling, while also representing the mining industry that made Scranton the powerful city that it was. Copper and gold tones are also used throughout the branding and design of the building.
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Spatial
DIAGRAMS
LEED LEED credits reflect the effort towards a sustainable design approach. The project aims to implement the following LEED credits, ideally achieving at least Silver level certification.
Location and Transportation Credit LEED for Neighborhood Development Location Credit Access to Quality Transit Credit Bicycle Facilities Water Efficiency Credit Indoor Water Use Reduction
Energy and Atmosphere Credit Optimize Energy Performance Credit Advanced Energy Metering Credit Enhanced Refrigerant Management Credit Green Power and Carbon Offsets Indoor Environmental Quality Credit Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Standards Credit Low-Emitting Materials Credit Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan Credit Indoor Air Quality Assessment Credit Thermal Comfort Credit Interior Lighting Credit Daylight Credit Quality Views Credit Acoustic Performance
Materials and Resources Credit Construction and Demolition Waste Management Planning Credit Long-Term Commitment Credit Interiors Life-Cycle Impact Reduction Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization: Environmental Product Declarations Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization: Sourcing of Raw Materials Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization: Material Ingredients Credit Construction and Demolition Waste Management
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FIRE OFFICES/ STAIRS ADMIN
STAIRS
MAIN ENTRY: HOTEL
HOTEL LOBBY/ LOUNGE
ELEV.
MEZZANINE BLOCKING MAIN ENTRY: RESTAURANT
RESTROOMS
LOBBY LOADING
LOUNGE
MAIN ENTRY: EVENT/FITNESS
BOH
FIRE STAIRS
LOBBY
RESTROOMS
PRE-FUNCTION SPACE
ELEV. STAIRS
BAR
STAFF AREA /LOCKERS
DINING
BOH
EVENT SPACE
BOH
EVENT SPACE
LOUNGE ELEV.
FIRST FLOOR BLOCKING
LOBBY
FIRE STAIRS
MAIN ENTRY
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FIRE STAIRS
LAUNDRY/ STORAGE SPA
FIRE STAIRS
HOTEL ROOMS
HOTEL ROOMS
ELEV. HOTEL ROOMS
HOTEL ROOMS
FIRE STAIRS
ELEV.
SECOND FLOOR BLOCKING
FIRE STAIRS
MATS/YOGA
LOCKERS
FIRE STAIRS
CLIMBING CLASSROOMS
LOBBY
ELEV. TRACK
CARDIO
WEIGHTS/TRX
ELEV. LOBBY
STAFF/OFFICES/ STORAGE
FIRE STAIRS
CAFE
THIRD FLOOR BLOCKING
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STACKING DIAGRAM
Primary Circulation
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Secondary Circulation
Floor
PLANS
Main Entry for Hotel
Restaurant & Lounge View from Mezzanine A
MEZZANINE
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FIRST FLOOR
Lounge Seating for Bar/Restaurant
Main Entrance 1 for Restaurant
Main Entry 2 for Restaurant
Main Entrance for Events and Gym
Main Restaurant Seating
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Spa
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SECOND FLOOR
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Barrel Vault Ceiling, underlit
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN CALLOUT 1 Exposure of Original Ceiling
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Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment &
RENDERS
FEATURED LIGHTING
Yellow Goat Arboreal
Cinema 44 66 Plated Chandelier
Pablo Solis Pendant
Y Lighting Branch Wall Sconce
Tom Dixon Etch Pendant
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ELEVATION A: HOTEL RECEPTION
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HOTEL RECEPTION FF&E
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ELEVATION B: HOTEL SUITE
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HOTEL SUITE FF&E
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RESTAURANT DINING ROOM
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RESTAURANT FF&E
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BAR & LOUNGE ENTRY FROM MEZZANINE
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BAR & LOUNGE FF&E
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MILLWORK ELEVATION Scale 1/2” = 1’-0”
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MILLWORK SECTION A Scale 1/2” = 1’-0”
MILLWORK DETAIL A Scale 3” = 1’-0”
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