Contents:

Thesis Proposal Statement………………………………………………………………p.3

Program Space Requirement.……………………………………………………………p.4

Program Summary ………..…………………………………………………………….p.6

Site Location Map……………………………………………………………………….p.9

Zoning Map-16a……………………………………………………………………..…p.10

M2-1 Zoning Guide……………………………………………………..……………..p.11

Sanborn Map…………………………………………………………………………...p.12

Red Hook Brooklyn District Profile…………………………………………………...p.13

Neighborhood Land Use……………………………………………………………….p.14

Site Photos…………………………………………………………………………..…p.15

Bibliography………………………………………………………………………...…p.17

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MARINE RESEARCH CENTER

In April 2010, Mayor Michael Bloomberg launched a “Vision 2020: New York City

Comprehensive Waterfront Plan,” to enhance the waterfront experience for the public. Moreover,

Amanda Burden, the City Planning Commissioner, expressed her idea that the water (East and

Hudson River) is so important that we must think of it as the sixth borough. Thus, it is necessary

to produce studies on the East River as a foundation for future development.

In response to this, a marine research center is proposed to begin research on New York City’s

river. The project is located at the Atlantic Basin in Red Hook, Brooklyn. The derelict site was

once occupied to build and repair ships from Civil War to World War II and import goods into

the nation. Currently, the derelict site is a vast parking lot owned by the Brooklyn Cruise

Terminal that is fenced with no access to the waterfront.

The marine research center will be partially occupying the vast parking lot. This project is an

urban redevelopment plan that would revitalize Red Hook’s waterfront. With a marine research

center and a public accessible waterfront, it would restore once a glorious maritime industry area

into a marine educational zone.

The function of the marine research center will conduct research on water contamination and

improving its quality, address issues of sea-level rise due to global warming, experiment

techniques on using water as an alternative energy, and offer marine life education. Furthermore,

the marine research center will expand waterborne transportation and create programs, such as,

in-water education and recreation activities.

The member of developers and clients are the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

(PANYNJ) and New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC).

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MARINE RESEARCH CENTER

PROGRAM SPACE REQUIREMENT

SPACE AREA SQ. FT. FUNCTION

MARINE RESEARCH CENTER

1.0 ORIENTATION 1,7001.1 Lobby 1,000 Welcome1.2 Information Desk 200 Provides Information1.3 Waiting Area 500 Visitors

2.0 ADMINISTRATION 2,3002.1 Conference Room 1,000 Admins and Scientists2.2 Nurse's Office 1502.3 Security Office 1502.4 President Office 1502.5 Vice President Office 1002.6 Dock Receiving Office 100 Recieves Shipments2.7 Storage 100 Stores files, etc.

3.0 LABORATORY 31,400

3.1 Marine Chemistry Laboratory 2 @ 3,000Studies water contamination and improves water qualtiy

3.2 Marine Technology Laboratory 2 @ 3,000

3.3 Marine Geology Laboratory 2 @ 3,000Studies sea-level rise and Global Warming

3.4 Marine Biology Laboratory 2 @ 3,000 Studies marine's life 3.5 Physical Oceanography 2 @ 3,0003.6 Scientists' Office 4 @ 100 4 offices for every lab. exist3.6 Staff Restrooms 400 2 sets of restrooms on each level.

4.0 LIBRARY 3,4304.1 Seating Area 1,3004.2 Periodical/Magazines/Archive 1,0004.3 Librarian's Office 1504.4 Computer Area 800 Internet Surfing4.5 Circulation Desk 804.6 Storage 100

5.0 POOL 4,2005.1 Freshwater Pool 2,000 For freshwater species to live in.5.2 Seawater Pool 2,000 For saltwater species to live in.5.3 Scuba Diving Dock 200 For diver to dive into water.

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6.0 Exhibition Space 4,3506.1 Flexible Exhibition Space 1,700 Displays scientists' works6.2 Lecture Hall 2,5006.3 Storage 150 To store equip. used in Lec. Hall

7.0 Cafeteria 4,2007.1 Kitchen 1,000 Prepares food.7.2 Serving Area 100 Serves food and Cashiers 7.3 Dining Area 1,5007.4 Scientists' Bar and Lounge 1,000 Private7.5 Public Restrooms 600 M/F 300 sq.ft. each

8.0 Services 2,2008.1 Mechanical Room 550

8.2 Electrical Switchgear & IT Room 150IT room on every lever. Better Internet Connection.

8.3 Loading Dock 1,5008.4 Storage 500 Stores Large Items8.4 Circulation T.B.D.

Allowance for mechanical, circulation, and structure 25% 13,445

Total Net Area 53,780Total Gross Area 67,225

SPACE AREA SQ. FT. FUNCTION

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Marine Research Center

Program Summary:

Project Name: Marine Research Center

Location: Atlantic Basin in Red Hook, Brooklyn

Outline Program Spaces: 1.0 Orientation: 1,700 sq. ft.

2.0 Administration: 2,300 sq. ft.

3.0 Laboratory: 31,400 sq. ft.

4.0 Library: 4,430 sq. ft.

5.0 Pool: 4,200 sq. ft.

6.0 Exhibition Space: 4,350 sq. ft.

7.0 Cafeteria: 4,200 sq. ft.

8.0 Service: 2,200 sq. ft. (T.B.D.)

Net: 53,780 sq. ft.

Gross: 67,225 sq. ft.

Total Lot Square Footage: 140,200 sq. ft.

Client: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ)

New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC)

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Programs:

(Gathered from a Marine Research Center Competition by Arquitectum in summer 2010)

1.0 Orientation: (1,700 sq. ft.)

The Lobby Space will be on the southern side adjacent to Ferris street. Contains Lobby, Information

Desk, and a Waiting Area for visitors. Lobby space supports large group of visitors. The Information

Desk provides information about marine facts and scientists’ research to visitors who are interested

in.

2.0 Administration: (2,300 sq. ft.)

For administrators and general staff. All are located adjacent with each others, except for Dock

Receiving Office. It will be located near the loading/unloading dock area. The Conference Room is a

meeting room for administrators and scientists and for news reporter conference for ground-breaking

research.

Must be brightly lit with neutral daylight or shading devices. Contain a large glass table with

executive chairs and spaces for additional chairs. Possible a storage room for projector and other

small electronic equipments.

3.0 Laboratory: (31,400 sq. ft.)

All laboratories are flexible space and a storage area for laboratory equipments. Laboratories should

avoid strong daylight to minimize radiation from the sun but must be well lit. Offices are located

separate but near to the laboratory.

Marine Chemistry Laboratory – Research and experiment on how the chemistry of seawater

affect biological processes, atmosphere, and seawater.

Marine Technology Laboratory – Research and experiment with engineers to develop high-tech

equipments.

Marine Geology Laboratory – Research and studies geologic landform that occurs in the ocean.

Marine Biology Laboratory – Research and studies on organisms that live in the open sea and the

deep sea.

Physical Oceanography – Research and studies physical characteristics of the seawater and

movement of water due to nature.

4.0 Library: (3,430 sq. ft.)

Large space for books, journals, magazines, etc. And large capacity of seating and computer area for

scientists to spend their time on research. Library should have neutral daylight and contain couch,

wooden tables, and chairs. Librarian’s office and the storage room will be behind the circulation desk.

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5.0 Pool: (4,200 sq. ft.)

The freshwater and seawater pool are for particular water species to live in. Experiments on marine’s

life and animals are conducted here. Might be closely arranged with marine chemistry and marine

biology laboratories. The scuba diving dock will be located near the waterfront for swimmers to

collect data and perform experiments.

6.0 Exhibition Space: (4,350 sq. ft.)

A flexible exhibition space to present scientists’ ground-breaking research and experiments. Requires

LED spotlights and movable partitions. A large lecture hall for scientist to present their research and

experiments to a large group of people. Storage room to store projector, sound equipments, lighting

equipments, etc.

7.0 Cafeteria: (4,200 sq, ft.)

In the ground level, accessible to everyone (administrators, scientists, and visitors). Serves hot and

cold food and opens during day time. Scientists’ bar and lounge opens 24/7 and will be located on

another floor, near the laboratories and offices. Contain couch and other aesthetic furniture.

8.0 Services: (2,200 sq. ft. +)

Mechanical room will be in ground level because the site is land filled. Electrical Switchgear and IT

room will be in every floor to accommodate the heavily reliance on electricity in laboratories. IT on

every floor to secure LAN internet service. All these are located within the area and are stacked.

Circulation (T.B.D.): Hallways, egress stairs, elevators, and possibly an atrium.

Remaining lot coverage will be dedicated to waterfront activities.

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site location

U.S.A.

atlantic basin

brooklyn, new york city

red hook, brooklyn 9

proposed sitezone: m2-1

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M2

M2 Manufacturing Districts

M2 4-2M3-2M2-2M1-2M

FAR (max) 0.50.20.50.2

Parking required required not required not required

M2–1

60’

Zoning lot line

20’ minimum rear yard

FAR: 2.0

Buildingcannot penetrate sky exposure plane

Off-street parking is required in M2-1

districts

Buildingcannot penetrate sky exposure plane

85’

20’ minimum rear yard

Zoninglot line

FAR: 5.0

M2–4

© 2006-2007. New York City Department of City Planning. All Rights Reserved.

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proposed site zoning calculation: lot coverage: 200’ x 666’ = 133,200 sq. ft. far = 2.0 in m2-1 district 133,200 x 2.0 = 266,400 sq. ft. maximum building height = 60’ - 0” minimum setback in wide street = 15’ - 0” minimum setback in narrow street = 20’ - 0”

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Proposed Site 13

Proposed Site

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#1- view of river in atlantic basin

#1- view of river in atlantic basin

panoramic of site

site photos - atlantic basin, red hook, brooklyn

#3- view of empty lot from sullivan street

#2- view of empty lot from ferris street

#2- view of empty lot from ferris street 15

panoramic of site

new jersey lower manhattan

midtown

#3- view of empty lot from sullivan street

#3- view of empty lot from sullivan street 16

Bibliography

Arquitectum, 2011. Competitions and Events. <http://www.arquitectum.com/index.php>

New York City Department of City Planning, 2011. <http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/home.html>

New York Cruise Terminal, 2011. Brooklyn Terminal Information.

<http://www.nycruise.com/histBKN.html>

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