This one is a larger file, and was presented to the City of Ithaca Planning Board back in April. It further clarifies the connections between Goldwin Smith and the planned building (in renders and within the elevations), has additional interior renderings, full-plate floor plans per each level, explains future accommodations of artwork, and lots of exterior renders viewing the spaces between Goldwin and Klarman, and outside Klarman on East Ave. All in all, it’s quite impressive- these slides provide a good indication of what the building will look like, and how it will interface with Goldwin Smith Hall.
Klarman Hall Second Site Plan Presentation
July 6, 2013 // by Jason Henderson
Harold’s Square Site Plan Drawings & Logistics
June 25, 2013 // by Jason Henderson
Here’s a revised set of site plan drawings focusing on the project logistics, a plan showing the pedestrian access path, and a letter from Taylor (and memo) detailing some of the points brought up in site plan review. According to the letter, the alley side will see about 95% of the work, staging and deliveries. The foundation work is staged so that the timing will coincide with the completion of utility work on the Commons, an essential deadline for Harold’s Square to start their foundation process. They’re using a Mat Foundation, an ancient technique whereby the structure is primarily supported by a massive continuous layer of footing, in this case, reinforced concrete, poured until complete (see last pdf embed for details). It should be interesting to watch- I’m not sure how many concrete trucks it will take, but I imagine it will be “just in time” lineups for the entire day that this process is scheduled in the project timeline.
Harold’s Square Revised Site Plans
June 7, 2013 // by Jason Henderson
Here are the awesome revised site plans for Harold’s Square. The new orthogonal views and Commons context elevations help give a sense of how big this new building will be. 151,000 Gross square feet of new space is without a doubt, a huge undertaking. The building materials look like a well thought-out blend of traditional and modern finishes, and although the overall design is very modern, the effort to match the dimensions of its surroundings on the Commons is satisfying.