Design Committee

8/31/2010

What you are most looking forward to this fall?

Welcome & Introductions

House Keeping

Minute Approval

Minutes can be found @:www.UnionReinvestment.wisc.e

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Open Forum (10 minutes total)

Exec Team Report:

Benchmarking Trip

New Date & Final

Destination

Oct. 4th & 5th

Exec Team Report:

Project Survey Status

New Partner:UW Survey

Center

Wendy von Below, LEED AP, NCIDQ, Dipl.-ing

Newly Hired Owners Rep for the Memorial Union ReinvestmentOffice: 890-3790 Email: vonbelow@wisc.edu

Workshop I-III Recap

Workshop I

Workshop II

Workshop III

Workshop minutes to be posted online soon.

Interest GroupsCheck In: Where is every group?

oAny scheduled meetings?oAny concerns?

Refocusing & Next AssignmentoQuestions ahead of timeoVery Important: Bringing a diverse group

of students & staff together to evaluate room data sheets

HistoricalStructures

Report(HSR)

NATIONAL PARK SERVICEUS DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR

Preservation Brief 43The Preparation and Use of Historic Structure

Reports

http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/briefs/brief43.htm

A historic structure report provides documentary, graphic, and physical information about a property's history and existing condition.

A historic structure report also addresses management or owner goals for the use or re-use of the property.

It provides a thoughtfully considered argument for selecting the most appropriate approach to treatment, prior to the commencement of work, and outlines a scope of recommended work.

• The report serves as an important guide for all changes made to a historic property during a project-repair, rehabilitation, or restoration-and can also provide information for maintenance procedures.

• Finally, it records the findings of research and investigation, as well as the processes of physical work, for future researchers.

Suggested steps for collecting information prior to configuring the data into the actual report are as follows:

• Preliminary walk through.• Historical research.• Existing condition survey.• Measured drawings and record

photography.• Materials Investigation and Testing.• Evaluation of significance.• Selection of a treatment approach.• Development of work recommendations.

A team approach. For a complex project, a team may involve historians, architectural historians, archeologists, architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, landscape architects, conservators, curators, materials scientists, building code consultants, photographers, and other specialists.

FORMAT

Table of ContentsForward or Introduction Purpose of the report Preservation objectives`

Brief History of the Property Significance and historic events, local and regional, persons

associated, ownership history, etc. (Much of this information should be available in existing local/national nomination forms.)

Construction History

Chronology (original, and subsequent alterations)

Historical documentation (letters, diaries, vouchers, newspaper articles, etc.)

Site work (including ordering of materials, construction, unusual craft work, etc.)

Reference to craftsmen/builders/architects associated with the property

Early views, photographs, etc., showing appearance at different periods

Physical investigation (e.g. analysis of paint layers relative to construction events) may be necessary to clarify which construction events are historic.

Architectural Evaluation Assessment of all exterior and

interior features and finishes. Identification of those architectural

features, materials and finishes that are character defining and therefore significant, and which must be preserved in the course of project work.

Prioritization of these features (premiere, important, contributing, non-contributing).

Room-by-room evaluation, including wainscoting, radiators, glazing, cabinetwork, fireplaces) and finishes.

Description and evaluation of building mechanical systems (heating, lighting, plumbing, electrical, etc.)

Existing Conditions Analyze existing conditions,

damage, structural problems, materials deterioration, etc.

Prioritize repair/stabilization work.

Assess the need for materials conservation.

Maintenance Requirements Outline the need for a plan

and program for general and periodic maintenance, recognizing that deferred maintenance is not an option for historic resources.

Archeology Depending on the nature of the property, its site and

setting, and on potential funding sources, it may be desirable or necessary to include this section to address any archeological concerns associated with any proposed stabilization plans or project work.

Proposed Work Recommendations for any proposed work based on existing

conditions and preservation objectives (this might include a list of work priorities, phasing, estimated costs)

Categories of work: Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Archeological, Conservation, and others.

Drawings and Photographs Copies of original drawings and specifications, along with

similar documentation of subsequent alterations are of great importance.

Drawings of the existing facility are also important. Historic and current photographs are of critical importance.

A good, clear set of current photographs in 35mm format is indispensable in understanding the building; use at least one 36 print roll each for the exterior and also for the interior, including overviews and details. As complete a package as possible of this type of documentation should be provided.

Bibliography (as needed)References (as needed)Appendices (as needed)

Value of the Historic Structure ReportThe completed historic structure report is of value in many ways. It provides:• A primary planning document for decision-making about

preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, or reconstruction treatments

• Documentation to help establish significant dates or periods of construction

• A guide for budget and schedule planning for work on the historic structure

• A basis for design of recommended work • A compilation of key information on the history, significance, and

existing condition of the historic structure • A summary of information known and conditions observed at the

time of the survey • A readily accessible reference document for owners, managers,

staff, committees, and professionals working on or using the historic structure

• A tool for use in interpretation of the structure based on historical and physical evidence

• A bibliography of archival documentation relevant to the structure • A resource for further research and investigation • A record of completed work

Schedule & DatesTuesday, Sept 78:30-10:30 Core Team Track One:10:30 – 12:30     Meeting Rooms and Lounges12:30 – 1:30 Lunch1:30 – 3:00 Administration Track Two10:30 – 12:30    Craft shop/Mini Courses/Base

Camp12:30 – 1:30 Lunch1:30 – 3:00        Games Room/Indoor

Recreation 3:00 – 5:00 Tentative Goodman Community

Center Benchmark Trip (Craftshop Comparison)

5:00 – 6:00 Dinner6:00 – 7:00 Directorate (WUD)7:00 – 9:00 Student Input

Wednesday, Sept 88:30 – 9:30   Art Galleries9:30 – 11:30 Design Committee11:30- 12:30 Lunch12:30 – 2:30       Facilities/Operations2:30 – 4:30 Retail/Aux Ops/Tenants4:30 – 5:30 Core Team Recap

Schedule with students & staff sent will be sent out tomorrow. Please let me know what you will be attending

Schedule & Dates cont.

Coming Up Dates:Workshop V: Sept.

22-24th

Design Committee Experience within: Ballet Hispanico Oct. 2nd

To Schedule: Fall Class & Work

Schedules

Set Design Committee meetings?

Sailing Experience

Craftshop Experience

Adjourn @ 7:55