CENTER FOR COASTAL HERITAGE

GALVESTON, TEXAS

GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO, COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

GALVESTON FIELD SCHOOL

JUNE 2012

STUDENTS

JOEL BOST, DENNISE CASTILLO, NICHOLAS MELDE, AND JACOB PETERS

PROFESSOR

RICK LEWIS, AIA

IN COLLABORATION WITH GALVESTON HISTORIC FOUNDATION

PRESENTED TO THE GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION FROM THE GRADUATE SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE IN FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR GALVESTON FIELD SCHOOL, SPECIAL STUDIES.

CONTENTSPROPOSAL FLOOR PLANS ELEVATIONS RENDERINGS

CONSERVATION ELECTRICITY WATER DAYLIGHTING HISTORIC MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION

PROGRAM SALVAGE WAREHOUSE ARCHIVE RESOURCE CENTER PRESERVATION LAB

PROJECT INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW EXIST ING CONDITIONS

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PROJECT INTRODUCTION

As Galveston recovers after the 2008 Hurricane Ike disaster, the Galveston Historical Foundation focuses

its preservation efforts on rebuilding and reinforcing the island’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 GHF’s main office at the re-

cently 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 Galvestonian’s efforts in cultural procurement and post-disaster rehabilitation through re-

furbishing 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.

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This document builds upon the 2011 UTSA Galves-ton Field School study of the same site and similar program for the GHF. The previous project docu-mented the history of the Sears building and a return to its original facades, the GHF’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 labora-tory and a field school suite for partnering collegiate institutions. Also, building upon the sustainable initi-tiatives implemented in the GHF’s Green Revival residential project (right), the foundation wants this adaptive use project to serve as an example of how commercial businesses can incorporate sustain-able technologies and practices into their projects.

GREEN REVIVAL HOUSE

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SEARS BUILDING: EXIST ING EXTERIOR

Corner of Broadway and 23rd Street. 23rd Street sidewalk view North facade and alley

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West facade. Second level added in 1949 Eastbound Broadway perspective.

Historic corrugated aluminum awnings.

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SEARS BUILDING: EXIST ING INTERIOR

First floor retail space, 17’ ceiling height. First floor storage room under mezzanine level. 8’ ceiling height.

Frieght elevator. Not suitable for accessible use.

First floor loading bay. 17’ ceiling height.

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Historic stair and handrail Commercial Kitchen on 2nd Floor

Third floor corridor

Roof level penthouse.

Roof top.

Mezzanine Level.

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PROGRAM

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SALAVAGE WAREHOUSE

LOADING DOCKS

WAREHOUSE STORAGE

CONDITIONED STORAGE

VAULT

PROCESSING ROOM

LIBRARY

OFFICES

EXHIBIT SPACE

EVENT STORAGE

SALVAGE MATERIAL DROP-OFF

SALVAGE MATERIAL PROCESSING + STORAGE

RETAIL FLOOR

OFFICES

ARCHIVEVERTICAL CIRCULATION

NEW ACCESSIBLE ELEVATOR

NEW EGRESS STAIR FROM ROOF TERRACE

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RESOURCE CENTER

LABORATORY FIELD SCHOOL SUITE STUDIO LIVING + DORMS

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN

LIBRARY

CLASSROOMS

STUDIOS / MULTI-PURPOSE

GHF OFFICES

CONFERENCE ROOMS

PRESERVATION LAB

View toward Port East on Broadway

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West on BroadwayView toward Gulf

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CONSERVATION

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Wind Power 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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

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

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Water Catchment System Solar Hot Water System

W A T E R

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

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

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Tubular SkylightsWindows

D A Y L I G H T I N G

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

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

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Local Materials Promotion of Adaptive use

H I S T O R I C M A T E R I A L S

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

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

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Permeable Paving

T R A N S P O R T A T I O N

Water Run Off

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.

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

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Bike Storage

Friendly commuter options are encouraged with ample bike storage

fixtures. Shower facilities are also available for commuter comfort

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G R E E N R O O F

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

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

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PROPOSAL

SEARS BUILDING FACADE RESTORATION

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RENDERING COURTESY 2011 FIELD SCHOOL

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RENDERING COURTESY 2011 FIELD SCHOOL

SITE

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MAINTAIN EXISTING VEGETATION

PERMEABLE SURFACES

WATER COLLECTION

BIKE RACKS

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SERVICE ALLEY

LOADING

ENTRY

ENTRY

ENTRY

PARKING PARKING

BROADWAY STREETN

FIRST FLOOR

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EVENT STORAGE SALVAGE WAREHOUSE: RETAIL FLOOR SALVAGE WAREHOUSE: PROCESSING

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UP UP

UP

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SALVAGE MATERIALS SHOWROOM / RETAIL

ENTRY

ENTRY

ENTRY

EXISTING LOADING

PROPOSED LOADING

PROPOSED

PARKING

LOADING

ELECTRIC CAR

TRAILER

LOBBYM W

M W

STORAGEMATERIALS PROCESSING

EVENTS PROCESSING

BICYCLE STORAGERESIDENT

EVENTS STORAGE

WORKSHOP

OFFICERETAIL

RECEPTION

MECH.

MECH.

MECH.STORAGE

RETAILSTORAGE

OFFICE

SECOND FLOOR

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ARCHIVE + MUSEUM STORAGE

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0 5 10 20

ARCHIVES

UP UPDOWN DOWN

EXHIBIT

DIGITAL LIBRARY

MECH. MECH.

MSTORAGE

WJAN.

MECH.

EXHIBIT

MUSEUM STORABGE

ARCHIVES VAULT

OFFICE

MATERIALS PROCESSING

OFFICE

THIRD FLOOR

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COASTAL RESOURCE CENTER SERVICE CORE FIELD SCHOOL SUITE

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OFFICE

OFFICE

OFFICE

OFFICE

MECH.

MECH.

KITCHEN

PANTRY

FREEZER

DOWN

DOWN

STORAGE

DINING HALL

STUDENT SUITESTUDENT SUITESTUDENT SUITESTUDENT SUITE

STUDENT KITCHEN STUDENT LOUNGEAPARTMENT

CLASSROOM CLASSROOM CLASSROOM

STUDIOSTUDENT

MULTI-PURPOSEMULTI-PURPOSE

LABORATORY

MECH.

RESTROOM

RESTROOM

LAUNDRY

CONFERENCE

LIBRARY

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SOUTH ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION

CONCEPTUAL IMAGE

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CONCEPTUAL IMAGE

AERIAL RENDERING

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EAST PERSPECTIVE

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ROOF TERRACE