Adaptive Reuse of Historic Structures: Transforming Assetsto Support Your Mission

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THE GROVE CITY COLLEGE CARNEGIE ALUMNI CENTER

A Case Study

Presenters

• John Schrott, AIA IKM Incorporated Architects

• Michael McDonnell, AIA IKM Incorporated Architects

• Thomas Gregg Grove City College, Vice President Operations

Presentation Objectives

• Explore the significance of historic buildings to a campus

• Explore some typical challenges/opportunities facing reusing or upgrading an historic building

• Explore a process of transformation• Explore the outcomes of the process

THE HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

1912 Library

Prominent lower campus location

• Corner of Main & Broad Streets• Oldest publicly used building on campus

Carnegie Library

• Recreation – lower level

• Library – main level

• Auditorium – sloped floor & stage – upper level

1930s – Upper Campus Starts to Develop

Focal Point of Lower Campus

Focal Point of Lower Campus

Focal Point of Lower Campus

Campus migrates east – Building Use Changes

• 1950s – Library moves: building becomes Carnegie Music Hall

• 1970s – Music moves: building becomes AFROTC home until late 1980s

• Early 1990s – Alumni & Career Services office move in

• Late 1990s – Institutional Advancement offices expand

Building Use Evolves

Carnegie Building 1990s

Grove City College Lower Campus - Today

• Appropriate venue for alumni needed• Alumni & Institutional Advancement Offices

identify with location plus no other space available for relocation

• Need to address building accessibility & restroom capacity problems

Lower Campus Vacated – Opportunities for Site Development Exist

Project Goals and Objectives

• Create a better ‘front door’ to the campus

• Strengthen the connection between Alumni and Campus

• Next step in revitalizing the lower campus creating a focal point

• Improve the work environment for all users

CHALLENGES/OPPORTUNITIES

Egress /Code Issues

Accessibility

Building envelop

Work Environment

Abandoned/Deteriorating Areas

HVAC

Plumbing/ Fire Protection

Electrical – Lighting/Power/Data

PROCESS – CONCEPT

Consensus Building

• Grove City College initial project direction with Goals and Objectives

• Stakeholder meetings to explore opportunities• Smaller Focus Groups/Charettes to develop

concepts/refine options• Reconvene for validation by Administration

Core Team

Program Development

Conceptual Design

• Iterative/Interactive process• Stakeholder engagement• Program Monitor• Administrative Core Team Validation• Cost Estimate• Value Engineering Process

Conceptual Design

Conceptual Design

Conceptual Design

Conceptual Design

Conceptual Design

Conceptual Design

Conceptual Design

PROCESS – FUNDRAISING PERIOD

• Need to complete fundraising for Change and Commitment Campaign

• Original program called for $8-$10 million building– Campaign & alumni do not support this amount– Scope & resultant cost reductions needed– Work with IKM & Construction Manager (Tedco) to

achieve reductions– Final Project Cost $7.3 million

Fundraising

Fundraising

Fundraising

PROCESS – DESIGN TRANSFORMATION

Design – Functional Program – Lower Level

Design – Functional Program – Lower Level

Design – Functional Program – Lower Level

Design – Functional Program – Lower Level

Design – Functional Program – Main Level

Design – Functional Program – Main Level

Design – Functional Program – Second Level

Design – Functional Program – Second Level

Design – Functional Program – Second Level

Design – Functional Program – Exterior Space

Design – Accessibility

Design – Accessibility

Design – Flexibility

Design – Flexibility

Design – Exterior Envelop

• Bring systems up to code• Energy efficiency• Minimize impact to architecture• Provide sophisticated A/V• Support an efficient work environment

Design – MEP Imperatives

Design – Building Appearance

Design – Building Appearance

Design Cost Controls

• Early Estimate• Value Modifications• CM analyses throughout design • Consistent teamwork to identify opportunities

OUTCOME

• New (34 ton) Air cooled chilled water generation

• New High Efficiency condensing boilers• New High Efficiency Hot water heaters• Architectural Wall Heaters• Quiet air distribution systems• Snow melt system

Final Product – MEP Infrastructure HVAC

Outcome– MEP Infrastructure HVAC

Outcome– MEP Infrastructure

• New toilet rooms• Kitchen/Food preparation area• All new sprinkler system

Outcome – Plumbing/Fire Protection Infrastructure

Outcome– Plumbing/Fire Protection Infrastructure

Outcome – Electrical/Data

• New Electrical Service• Efficient lighting for offices• Specialty lights for Ballroom• New telephone system• Cable for Data/Voice and specialty requirements• Transformer and generator housed in adjacent

student housing and were sized to support Carnegie Renovation/Addition

Outcome – Electrical/Data

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Outcome – Impact to GCC

• Wonderful venue at the front door to the community & campus

• Modern, professional office for Institutional Advancement– Fully functional building for hosting

campus & community events– Easy to access– Great for receptions – nice décor &

amenities– Comfortable HVAC system– Full multi-media presentation

capabilities

Summary

• Historical Buildings are a valuable asset to any institution

• Transformation can be achieved through clear, direct goals and objectives

• Cost effective solutions are available• Adaptive Reuse can be a tool to leverage the

asset to new and better purpose.

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