Warehouse Project By Nasrin Begum Roan Luke V

Warehouse Project By: Nasrin Begum, Roan Luke V. Gamboa, Peter Seamus Kilkenny, Carin Aleen Queener, Grace Elisabeth Sanchez

Jobs Carin: Chairperson, Interior Designer Nasrin: Architect Roan: Urban Planner Grace: Health and Safety Engineer Peter: Cost Estimator

Job Descriptions Interior Designer - They are responsible for designing spaces inside buildings. They select color schemes, window treatments, hardware and lighting fixtures, carpet, artwork, paint, and furniture. They also work with architects on layout of rooms. Cost Estimator - Prepares cost estimates by analyzing proposals and requirements.

Architect - They are involved with designing new buildings, extensions or alterations to existing buildings, or advising on the restoration and conservation of old properties. Health and Safety Engineer - They develop procedures and design systems to prevent people from getting sick or injured and to keep property from being damaged. They make sure that chemicals, machinery, software, furniture, and other consumer products will not cause harm to people or buildings.

Urban Planner - create plans for the use of land within a city. Depending on the project they're working on, they may try to accommodate the population's growth, revitalize an area, attract businesses, or create a community hub.

Problem Statement The city is considering purchasing a vacant warehouse in a blighted section of town. The area was once a busy manufacturing district along a riverfront near the downtown area. The city would like to convert the warehouse to a facility that provides a community service. The goal is to encourage redevelopment of the area. We chose the abandoned Raw Sugar Warehouse of the Dominos Sugar Refinery in Brooklyn.

The Domino Sugar Refinery Complex

The Raw Sugar Warehouse Inside Outside

History - Located at Williamsburg Brooklyn, from 290 - 350 Kent Avenue between 5 th and 2 nd st West side. - The compound has a total area of 717, 000 ft 2 - The Domino Sugar Refinery was built in 1881. - It was initially known as the W. & F. C. Havemeyer Company, then changed to the American Sugar Company, then to Amstar Sugar Corporation, and finally to Domino Sugar Corporation in 1901.

- Sugar production was one of Brooklyn’s most important industries and the Domino Sugar Refinery was the largest in the world. - The most significant of the buildings we remember today are the Pan, Finishing, and Filter houses which hold the huge 70 by 120 feet neon sign. - On January 8 1882, a fire destroyed the factory, particularly the refinery and finishing house amounting to about a loss of 1. 5 million.

- Expansion started after this fire and onwards, a total of 14 buildings comprised the complex. - In 2000, the refinery was the site for one of the longest labor strikes, which lasted 20 months, in New York City because of poor working conditions. - It shut down in 2004 after operating for 148 years. The Raw Sugar Warehouse - The Raw Sugar Warehouse was constructed in 1927, west of the Pan, Filter, and Finishing Houses. - It is a 2 story high, 505 feet long, approximately 100 feet wide building.

Current Neighborhood - Currently, there is a condominium boom, and an increase of construction of buildings and apartments. - It is considered a new haven for young people. - In 2008, there is the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway long term vision plans which includes installation of more traffic lights, bike lanes, access and connections to waterfront, development of parks. - The area around the refinery is filled with abandoned buildings, but that area will allow for development. - Since there is an increase in it’s development, it is necessary to create this public facility.

The Planned Layout Stairs Child Care Tutoring Center Child Care Info. Center Large Multipurpose Room Gym

Info center The info center will be a place to find information. It will have: ● the building’s historical background ● the different amenities of the neighborhood.

Tutoring Center/ Computer Lab ● The computer lab/tutoring center combines one-on-one tutoring and technology ● It allows students to work at their own pace and receive instant feedback and encouragement.

Large Room/Storage/Court In this design I am incorporating a multipurpose floor that can be transformed into different surfaces or patterns for different sports.

continued. . ● We will have a storage room on one side for sports equipment, tables and chairs ● There will also be some decorations so the room could be transformed for community events like meetings, or rented out for things like weddings.

Childcare ● This Childcare room would provide a place for children to learn while their parents are busy. ● It would teach kids tolerance and empathy as well as the joy of reading.

Gym ● This Gym would serve the members of the community by providing a place to work out and become healthier. ● The nearby child care center would keep the kids while the parents worked out if they couldn’t get childcare.

Benefits ● The variety of athletic centers will help create a fit community ● The daycare will be a place for parents who need to work to leave their kids while they earn a living ● The multi purpose room will be a space where people can come together and meet as a community. ● The multi purpose room could also be rented out to earn money to create daycare scholarships ● The historical area could bring small amount of tourism to the area

Drawbacks/Unanswered Questions ● It would be expensive - community donations could help offset this ● It may be hard to renovate the building as it is a historical site - we could make the case that the renovations will help preserve it in the long run

Sources ● ● ● http: //creativetime. org/projects/karawalker/domino-sugar-factory/ http: //www. wgpa. us/site%20 plan. jpg http: //www. wgpa. us/domino/ http: //www. nyc. gov/html/lpc/downloads/pdf/reports/domino. pdf https: //www. google. com/maps/@40. 7162889, 73. 9670915, 3 a, 75 y, 356. 32 h, 107. 37 t/data=!3 m 5!1 e 1!3 m 3!1 sd. Mj 8 Vdt. L 71 v. Y 0 X 3 C 2 C-gb. A!2 e 0!3 e 5 ● http: //www. wgpa. us/2006/05/domino_1. html ● http: //hiring. monster. com/hr/hr-best-practices/recruiting-hiring-advice/jobdescriptions/estimator-job-description-sample. aspx ● http: //www. americasjobexchange. com/interior-designer-job-description