Richmond Boatwright A cademy Panoramic Site View

The RBA proposed site is rich in content for creating a boatwright school. Its features include:

>The City’s only public Boat Ramp>Close proximity to Tobacco Row,

but still far enough away to o� er a quiet, peaceful escape from city conjestion

>Abundant green space, and exteriorpaved surfaces.

>Easy street Access and loading bays.

Waterfront vistas and a city skyline is clearly visible from the site, retaining a connection to the city. Visible on the left is the previous docking location of the Anna Belle Lee and crew team facilities.

Richmond Intermediate Terminal Warehouse No. 3

3101 East Main Street | Richmond, VirginiaFuture home of the Richmond Boatwright Academy

Create and Pilot the Vessel of LifeChase R. CothranSenior Thesis Project 2009Virginia Commonwealth University | Department of Interior Design

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Project Insight

The Richmond Boatwright Academy:

A hands-on boatwright school focusing on team building excercises and the art of small vessel construction.

Facilities O� ered by the Academy:> State of the art boat construction and test facilites, as well as support areas for the surrounding crew teams.> An educational program focusing on the history of watercraft indigenous to Richmond and the surrounding Chesapeake bay watershed.> A community impact that extends beyond it’s doors, giving light to an aquatic culture that may not be accessible to Richmonders.> A revitalization of Richmond’s waterfront and adding more water born activities.

Concept A Vessel for Creativity.The word vessel has many de� nitions applied to it; a large ship or boat, a hollow container used to store liquid, or a duct or canal. More importantly it is also de� ned as holding or embodying a particular quality. This form is more interesting when relative to something unseen and intangible, such as the creativity. If the creative power of humanity could be contained by this facility, peoples dreams and visions could be cultivated among the rich fabric created by individuals collaborating towards a common goal. Their craft techniques would betested along side their dedication.

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The current site had to accommodate the boat towers of the building.The old inlet portion was expanded.

Site Modifi cation

Existing

Proposed

Sections

Chase R. CothranSenior Thesis Project 2009Virginia Commonwealth University | Department of Interior Design

Sections

Wood Storage

Wood Shop

Reception

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Classroom 1

Classroom 2

Tool Storage

Boat Assembly

Boat Towers

Boat Assembly

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Boat Towers

Conference Room

Balcony

Balcony

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