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The Carnegie Restoration and Pre,�er vcrtion I ojc�ct
Project Goals
Return the Carnegie to
use as a public building
for all Alameda residents
to visit and enjoy.
Restore the building's
interior and exterior
architectural integrity.
Financial sustainability.
Building has been vacant for 10 years.
Power Point Presentation at the
11 -20 -07 Council Meeting
Re: Agenda Item #5 -B
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Project Process & Status
• Current Phase: Master Plan.
• Future Phases: Design,
Construction Document, Bid &
Construction.
July
Completed:
-Evaluation of Building Condition
•Historic Research
•Define "core and shell' work needed
for occupation
-Public Workshop #1
•Programs for museum. local artists,
and permit center.
• Layouts and renderings for
occupation by permit center, local
artists, and museum.
-Meetings with Historic Advisory
Board and Mayor's Commission on
Disability.
•Draft cost estimate
-Public Workshop #2
•Finalize evaluation of costs; options,
and priorities
•Prepare Recommendations &
November WrittenRnpori
-Seek approval from City Council
Project Process & Status
Today's presentation
• Quick summary of building history
• Cost of required upgrades
• Compare and contrast two different
potential adaptive reuses:
— Community Arts/ Planning and Building
— Alameda History Museum
July
Completed:
•Evaluation of Building Condition
•Historic Research
•Define 'core and shell" work needed
for occupation
Public Workshop #1
•Programs for museum, local artists.
and permit center.
•Layouts and renderings for
occupation by permit center, local
artists, and museum.
•Meetings with Historic Advisory
Board and Mayor's Commission on
Disability.
•Draft cost estimate
-Public Workshop #2
•Finalize evaluation of costs, options,
and priorities
-Prepare Recommendations &
November written Report
•Seek approval from City Council
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Historic photographs courtesy of the Alameda Museum
Historic Interior
Historic photographs courtesy of the Alameda Museum
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Building History: 2003 Seismic Upgrade
•Steel beams & concrete
shear walls provide
structural stability.
-New roof &
waterproofing.
-Limestone restored.
•Exterior bricks cleaned
and stains removed.
Seismic Upgrade completed
2003.
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Required Upgrades (regardless of use)
• Historic Window Repair & Restoration
• Replace Entry Doors
• New Heating and Ventilation
• Fire Sprinkler System
• Interior Lighting & Wiring
• Restore Historic Interior Finishes,
• Elevator Addition
• Restrooms and Plumbing
Project Cost (regardless of use)
Total Project Cost: $4.4 to $4.7 Million
Includes:
•Cost of construction
•Design and engineering fees
•Permits, utility hookups
•Construction management
Does not include:
•Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
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Addition Cross Section
For illustrative purposes only. Actual design will happen in the next phase.
Stacks mezzanine level
Street level
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Former Children's
Library Building
Upper floor currently occupied by
Alameda County Behavioral Health
Services Agency
Connector building will be
demolished for new Carnegie
addition.
Project cost includes new lift
for Health Services clinic.
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Priorities for Interior Preservation
• Open Plan Interior at Main and Gallery
levels
• Daylighting
• Ornamental rails around the gallery level.
• The eight massive Corinthian columns.
• Stained glass windows.
Sasernent Ceiling Height: 7' 10"
Main floor
Ceiling
Height:
10' 6" to
30'
Secondary Priorities
• Stacks
• Men's Smoking
Room
• Other features of the
basement.
Building as Performance Space
Columns limit seating to about
100 chairs at main level
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Performance Improvement In the
Land Development Review System
City of Alameda, California
Operational Design
February 1, 2002
Planning & Building:
6000 sq ft now
Insufficient space for customers
No space for Community Arts
More than a Permit Center
Oakland Community and Economic
Development Agency
San Leandro customer service
center
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Glass - walled conference room
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Main Floor evenings and weekends
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Use and Occupancy
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Mezzanine
Gallery
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Impact on Historic Fabric: Open Plan Interior
Impact on Historic Fabric: Open plan interior
Museum:
New exit balcony and raised rail
Planning & Building:
Glass Walled Conference
Room and Office
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Historic daylighting: designed for
reading books, even with lights
off
Impact on
Historic
Fabric:
Daylighting
Impact on Historic Fabric: Museum Dayligghting
Ultraviolet radiation not the only
problem;
visible light is more likely to cause
fading.
300- 1100 lux existing.
Windows and skylights
designed for reading books.
50 lux max. for watercolors and
textiles;
150 lux max. for oil paintings, wood,
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The Oakland Museum is
considered too bright for proper
conservation. Windows are being
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Museum: Light -
Sensitive Objects
Oakland Greene Library Blinds permanently
closed
Impact on Historic Fabric: Museum Daylighting
Petaluma:
Heavy
drapes,
shades
drawn for
months
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Access for Art Exhibits and Special Events
Community Arts/ Planning & Building:
Special events.
3400 sq ft (90% of main floor) available, incl. conf
rooms.
Special event could be scheduled any evening or
weekend.
An exhibits:
1727 sq ft exhibit area on main level.
Staffing by artist community required for evening and
weekend hours.
Alameda Historical Museum:
Special events/ Art exhibits:
750 sq. ft. in basement.
500 sq ft on main level.
340 sq ft on gallery level.
1600 sq ft total
Weekend daytime event would conflict with
museum hours.
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Funding
Needed:
Total Project Cost: $4.4 to $4.7 Million
Maintenance and operating costs: $150- 200,000/
year
CommunityArts/ Planning & Building:
Sources of funds:
Reserves
Debt financing repaid from permit fees
Yearly operating costs from permit fees
Alameda Historical Museum:
Sources of funds:
Donations?
Admission fees?
Gift shop sales?
Why Restore Now?
More eyes on the building to catch new
problems before they cause damage.
Less danger of continued break -ins or
vandalism.
Renovation will improve fire protection.
Construction costs will go up.
The building has been closed for
more than 10 years. It's time to
return it to use.
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