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RESCUE: FIREHOUSE at BELLEFONTE

The 2014 National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) Competition at

The Pennsylvania State University

supported by The NCMA Education and Research Foundation

Final Report May 25, 2014

Studio Professors: Ana Abalos, Visiting Professor

Reggie Aviles, Instructor Loukas Kalisperis, Professor

Shadi Nazarian, Assistant Professor

Pennsylvania State University Department of Architecture

Arch 232 Basic Design and Research III Spring 2014

Content 1) Schedule 2) Competition Program and Guidelines 3) Field Trip to Penn College 4) Field Trip to Bellefonte 5) Jury Process, Jury Report, Jury Rankings 6) Competition Entries of Winners and Honorable Mentions 7) Announcements, Marketing Material 8) Student Evaluation 9) NCMA Approval Letter for Funding 10) Budget Further Attachments: 1) Digital Files:

• Copies of all 8 finalists • Copies of all 44 entries (pdf-files of boards)



1) Schedule

January 22, 2014 Handout of NCMA Competition Field Trip to the Alpha Fire House State College, PA

January 24, 2014 Field Trip to the Competition Site

322 South Spring Street, Bellefonte, PA

February 03, 2014 Site Analysis Review February 10, 2014 Master-Plan Review March 03, 2014 Design Development Review

March 05, 2014 Field Trip for a Hands-On Masonry Workshop

Penn College of Technology, Williamsport, PA

March 10-14, 2014 Spring Break March 21, 2014 Presentation by Logan Myers, Beavertown Block March 24, 2014 Final Design Review

April 04, 2014 Final Jury Announcement of Winners

Final Reception



2) Competition Program and Guidelines

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Rescue: Firehouse at Bellefonte

"In each of my works, each material has laid down its own laws... Projects are born out of an idea, and in my case this idea is always accompanied by a material. I can't imagine a method of design in which the architect first decides on the form, and then on the materials". Peter Zumthor

NCMA Competition In the second-year design track, the last project has historically been devoted to the NCMA competition [National Concrete Masonry Association]. NCMA invites PSU students to physically experience and use various types of concrete masonry, by spending a day at the Penn College of Technology. There, students develop an understanding of the unique properties of concrete masonry in a hands-on workshop. NCMA remains interested and engaged in the design process as well as the selection of a winner who is rewarded by a financial scholarship, and the honor of presenting the winning scheme at NCMA’s annual conference. The project has strict guidelines for final presentation and the review is a silent process, which is conducted by an outside jury. Basically we, the faculty, are not involved in the process of selecting the NCMA Competition winner(s). You will not have an opportunity to present your project in person nor explain your design ideas and concepts verbally. The boards have to speak for themselves! NCMA rules specify that all drawings and plots must be mounted onto three rigid boards 24” x 36”. Individual boards must be oriented so that their long edge is horizontal. The boards must be stacked vertically to create a final coherent presentation board that is 36” wide and 72” high. The boards must document your design proposal sufficiently meeting, at minimum, all the presentation requirements. Also required is a physical model. Submissions that do not meet these requirements will be disqualified. In addition, since the NCMA is the primary sponsor, your project MUST incorporate concrete masonry as an integral aspect LOAD BEARING part of the design. An important requirement of this project is the use of concrete masonry units as a primary material. The building program, which includes large collective spaces and multiple small-scale private spaces is conducive to the use of reinforced, load-bearing masonry units as the primary load-bearing structure (load bearing walls). The primary structural system of the building has to be load-bearing masonry-the secondary structure can be steel or poured-in-place concrete, or a hybridized system. Concrete masonry must constitute a dominant and visible component of the material palette. Regardless of whether or not the structural system is concrete masonry or not, the use of c.m. units implies that the design should be modular, that is, the dimensions of the individual unit employed should constitute the planning module of the entire building in both the horizontal and vertical dimension (In order to avoid the need to compromise, cut or violate the integrity of the unit, the overall design, and in order to minimize the labour involved). Custom units may be specially (and carefully) designed for your project. While on site, it is advisable to examine, record and consider the dominant materials (and related architectural forms) of the Bellefonte context.

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Background Project Brief

A fire station supports the needs of the fire department and the community in which it is located. It must accommodate extremely diverse functions, including housing, recreation, administration, training, community education, equipment and vehicle storage, equipment and vehicle maintenance, and hazardous materials storage. While it is usually only occupied by trained personnel, the facility may also need to accommodate the general public for community education or outreach programs. Whole Building Design Guide “Fire Stations are extremely complicated buildings technically and they are one of the few commercial building types that are open for business 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is also the challenge of integrating commercial uses with immediate adjacency to residential uses so that the building can maintain the duality of its purpose by providing a home to the people that live there while serving the greater public at large (people actually walking into a station for help). You have to consider that fire stations are civic buildings that are placed in residential environments, and that while these buildings need to fulfill many perceptions from the public at large, more specifically they need to address the perception of the community they serve. This could mean breaking the components of the building into smaller units and selecting materials so that the station fits into its neighborhood. It could also mean adjusting the architectural features to create a heightened sense of civic pride and stability.” Bob Borson The site for the project is the nearby town of Bellefonte, PA. Bellefonte today currently has two fire companies, the Logan Fire Company (1868) and the Undine Fire Company (1871) both only a few blocks away from each other. Bellefonte was in need of a fire company since the first “historic” fires, which started in 1830 with the nail factory and sawmill. There has been a long list of “historic” fires since 1830 until present day. More recently the list includes 2005, April, The Bellefonte Academy (which our site resides partly on)- 2006, February 8, The Bush House - 2007, April 3, Bellefonte Victorian Manor badly damaged for the second time in ten years and 2012, September 9, The Dode Hotel which damaged its neighbor building the historic Garmin Theatre (both buildings are currently being torn down). The town of Bellefonte has decided to unite the two fire companies into one more efficient and modern fire fighting company. The facility will be a state of the art facility with training grounds right on the property. It will still consist of a volunteer fire fighting company but will have permanent fire fighters on staff. These fire fighters will reside at the firehouse. All of the equipment will also be state of the art including the fire engines. Training will be an important part of this new firehouse therefore the project will include a training facility adjacent to the firehouse. Preparation is the key to being safe and successfully combating a fire. Having on site firefighters will add to preparedness of the company. The siting of the project is important. Keeping the fire department in the historic downtown area both helps with proximity to the fires (older historic buildings) and as a civic building to the community. The firehouse should be a symbol of pride to the community the same way the courthouse is.

Bellefonte, Dode Hotel fire 2012

San Francisco Fire Company 1

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Site Bellefonte, PA

Bellefonte has had a rich history since it's founding in the 1790's. A beautiful spring whence the town derived its name (belle--beautiful, fonte--fountain) provides abundant water for the townspeople and surrounding communities. The Big Spring connects to Spring Creek which flows north, through a mountain pass, to Bald Eagle Creek. It is one of few locations along the Bald Eagle ridge that allows water access to the north. Timber, pig iron and charcoal were transported from Bellefonte along Spring Creek, to Balk Eagle Creek, and then to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. An extensive network of railroads was also established in Centre County and Bellefonte became a center of commerce and transportation for the ridge and valley areas south of Bald Eagle creek. Although most of the rail lines are now gone, and the creek is no longer navigable, Bellefonte is blessed with a good stock of Victorian era buildings, and a pedestrian oriented layout. With a population of around 6,200 inhabitants Bellefonte is primarily a residential community and an administrative center as the seat of Centre County. The once thriving and affluent downtown area has been in decline over the last few decades but is in the process of revitalizing itself through the effort of the local community.

Historic Victorian Bellefonte The site for this project is located in the downtown area of Bellefonte, on the corner of South Spring Street and West Bishop Street. This area is littered with administrative and civil buildings that surround the courthouse in the center of the downtown area. The site parameters include the entire area from the curb at the edge of hill on South Water Street to the edge of South Spring Street.

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Program Main Structure Elements PUBLIC SPACES 185 ft2 APPARATUS BAY AND SUPPORT FUNCTIONS 4,170 ft2 LIVING QUARTERS 1,600 ft2 SHARED 1250 ft2 SUPPORT SPACES 900 ft2 UTILITIES 390 ft2

Building Net Area 8,495 ft2 CIRCULATION 1,699 ft2

Building Gross Area 10,194 ft2

PUBLIC SPACES

1. Lobby 100 ft2 2. Public Toilet (ADA) 85 ft2

subtotal: 185 ft2 APPARATUS BAY AND SUPPORT AREAS

1. Apparatus Bay for (7) engines 2,900 ft2 2. Workshop 200 ft2 3. Storage 100 ft2 4. Air Room 200 ft2 5. Quarter Master Room 300 ft2 6. Hose/Gear Cleaning and Drying 200 ft2 7. Clean/Laundry Room 170 ft2 8. Watch/Dispatch Room 100 ft2

subtotal: 4,170 ft2 LIVING QUARTERS

1. 5 Private Rooms @ 110 ft2 550 ft2 1. 5 Bunk Rooms @ 150 ft2 750 ft2 2. Communal Bathroom (ADA) 300 ft2 subtotal: 1,600 ft2

SHARED 1. Kitchen and Dining 500 ft2 2. Lounge 300 ft2 3. Computer Lounge 150 ft2 4. Gym 300 ft2 subtotal: 1250 ft2

SUPPORT SPACE 1. Office 300 ft2 2. Conference/Meeting Room (+/- 54 seats) 500 ft2 3. Display Area 100 ft2 subtotal: 900 ft2

UTILITIES 1. Janitor Closet 80 ft2 2. Mechanical (HVAC, electrical) 150 ft2 3. Maintenance equipment storage 80 ft2 4. Data Room 80 ft2 subtotal: 390 ft2

Ten secured oversized (10’x20’) parking spaces shall be provided for the fire staff. One public and one ADA van accessible public parking spaces shall also be provided. Note: Circulation is generally 20% of the building program area, while for load bearing walls you should calculate another 10%.

Refer to Architectural Graphic Standards for specific sizes and layouts for all program elements!

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Part 1 Site analysis and documentation

NOTE: Site analysis is not merely an act of reportage but rather an integral part on the design process. Use the site to inspire theoretical thought and concepts. A. Briefly research and document the history and development of Bellefonte and its historic surroundings.

Include information about siting, uses and structures. B. Begin your site documentation using the information available by the township and any additional maps

(USG) and aerial photographs. Include enough of the surrounding area to provide adequate context information for design. Each student is strongly encouraged to visit the site and document it through photographs and sketching, making particular note of interesting conditions and details. Note site conditions such as adjacent buildings, views to and from the site, site grading, sun direction, and wind patterns. Students may work together to thoroughly and accurately document the existing conditions. Be complete and clear in your documentation.

C. Consider the history, age, use and materiality of the surrounding and context, including living things (trees and fauna). Analyze and document visual axes and circulation paths (including pedestrian, vehicle). You should also document specifics of the site that you find particularly interesting or relevant to the design project.

D. Each studio will be responsible for documenting the site conditions. At a minimum your documentation will include photographs, a site plan, a site section through the lake, and a detailed site model with adequate context. All documentation will serve as a base for designing and as documentation for final review, in other words- documentation must be of presentation quality.

Site Analysis presentation requirements:

- Site plan with relative context 1/32” = 1’-0” - One Site Section (across land and into water) 1/16” = 1’-0” - Site Model (Physical / Digital) TBD - Documentation of any adjacent structures/landscape, no scale

environmental conditions and analysis. Site Plan Due Date: Monday, February 3, 1:30pm

Part 2 Firehouse Design

NOTE: Although you will be concentrating on the firehouse design you will be concurrently master planning the site and the training facility to relate together in one cohesive design. The goal of this project is to create and design a firehouse facility for the town of Bellefonte and for the fire fighting crew and their equipment. This project should be a place of functionality and participation. It should serve as a both a private and communal facility. The project also needs to provide a fully accessible design. A fire fighter member on a wheelchair must be able to access the entire facility. The project should promote the commitment to excellence that every fire fighter strives for. This project will deal with the relation of the “service of fire fighting” and building and how we design a space that celebrates both. The firehouse has to provide space for large equipment (fire engines) and also be a residence for five permanent on call fire fighters. It will also include amenities for the crew and is not intended to be a social club but rather a place of camaraderie. The apparatus bay should be a conditioned space and potentially have a drive thru design. The main construction must be load-bearing masonry. Design Approaches: What to focus on: The Design, The Experience, Sense of Place, and Action of Fire Fighting.

- The unique physical conditions and constraints of the site; relationship with existing surroundings (scale, mass, type).

- The relationship of the training facility and the main structure (firehouse). - Materials as expression of concept/approach and expression of function. - Consider how the design engages the surrounding buildings and topography. - Consider the dynamic flow characteristics of the site and its contours. - Consider the act of fire fighting and the mind set of the firefighters. - Keeping the “public” areas and “private” areas apart is important in such a facility. - Exterior spaces, in addition to those required by the program, are permitted as appropriate. - Open vs. enclosed spaces. Types and levels of the open/enclosed relation. - The dissolution of the boundaries between interior and exterior space.

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- Handicapped accessibility and issues of Universal Design. - Concentrate on views both internal and external (down Spring St. and Bishop St). - Your structure should consider the natural boundaries and historic conditions of the site. - Use light as a way to define form, color, and space to forge a connection between vision and

construction. - Consider how environment, light, natural materials, form, etc. might lead to a healthier, more

sustainable design. - Create an environment were one feels comfortable for work and living. - Consider how important the equipment and upkeep of the equipment is important to the safety of the

firefighter. In addition to the main firehouse structure there is a need to create and organize a Master Plan for other related indoor/outdoor facilities. These facilities will simulate various types of realistic fire fighting conditions for training and maintaining the skills of the fire-fighters. They are to be recognized as part of the entire site. These facilities would be organized around a concrete plaza area. The design/landscaping of the site would include hardscapes (paved areas, gravel, stone, pavers) and softscapes (grass, bushes, plants). The site would potentially include the following for the required training: • Live fire training structures (you will need multiple burn areas): • Drill tower with roofs and balconies for Balcony Rescue exercises • Sloped roof exercises • Trench rescue practice grounds • Ventilation exercises, • Rappelling exercises, • Riser Operation, • Forced Entry exercises, • Vertical confined space shaft exercises • Basement training scenarios • Helicopter deployment exercises? • Also consider: The facilities may be used by other fire departments and the law enforcement departments • Wall and roof surfaces must be flat so they can be safely rappelled, laddered, and walked on. • Stairs/ outdoor theaters for instructions/demonstrations, which should not allow for standing or cascading water. • Note: The roof of a firefighter training tower is considered one working deck level. Other working decks may include: any exterior hard surfaces and Plazas for example concrete landscapes which may be programmed to contain trench rescue training areas, terraces, etc. • Vertical and horizontal confined space rescue training areas • Develop your own design concepts and be aware of any unique features you may want to incorporate in your design. • Whatever your needs, whether small or large, include them all in your master plan. What may seem like an unnecessary feature today may become a significant part of your future training efforts.

Final Presentation Requirements: - Site plan with relative context and building drawn as roof plan with shadows and

Site drawn with contours indicating design interventions and site manipulation - Concept diagrams, sketches, and drawings as required to fully communicate project design and intention - Plans of all levels with context (and contours) - Sections – at least one longitudinal, one cross-section, as site sections - Elevations – (4) showing relationship to site - Interior and exterior perspectives as required to communicate spatial intentions of building - Building model 3/32” = 1’-0”

Note: Drawings and models must completely communicate your project design intentions including (but not limited to) overall concept, lighting and natural ventilation, structure, materials and other important building systems. Include diagrams where necessary.

Drawings MUST contain proper graphics and standard symbols such as North Arrows, Graphic Scales, Section Markers, ADA conventions, Drawing labels, etc. NCMA Competition Mid-Review, Monday and Wednesday, March 3 & 5, 2014 NCMA Competition Project Due Date: Friday, March 27, 2014 at 11:00pm NCMA Competition Judging, Friday, March 28, 2014

NCMA Award Ceremony - Friday, March 28 - 4:30pm

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Part 3 Fire Department Training Facility/Tower

NOTE: You will be designing the training tower in tandem with your materials class. The goal of this part of the project is to fully design in detail the training tower of the new Bellefonte Firehouse facility. As noted you will be developing your design both through the studio class and your materials class. You will need to master plan and develop an idea behind the training area as you develop your firehouse. A more specific handout will be given at the start of part 3 which will illustrate in detail the requirements.

Schedule Overall January

W 1/22 Project assigned, begin site and precedent research / Exemplar Visit F 1/24 Site Visit

M 1/28 Presentation of site documentation

February F 2/3 Due: Site analysis and site documentation (Drawings)

M 2/10 Due: Ideas for master plan and site study models of selected site area

F 2/17 PART II SCHEMATIC REVIEW

F 2/24 DD REVIEW

March

M 3/3 Due: All Revisions in Final Presentation Format W 3/5 Due: All Revisions in Final Presentation Format

Week of M/11/25 Spring Break

R 3/27 Project Due @ 11:00 PM (no exceptions) F 3/28 FINAL REVIEW

Note: Individual pin-up dates and requirements will be announced by the faculty for their respective studios.

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Site

Site: Bellefonte, PA

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APPENDIX: Codes Means of Egress The following means of egress components accessible to the public shall comply with Chapter 10 of the International Building Code. Stairs Stair treads shall be a minimum of 11 in. deep with risers a maximum of 7 in. high for any portion of the stairs accessible to the public. Neither treads nor risers shall deviate more than 0.375 in. over the entire run of the stairs. “Demonstration stairs” may use 10-in minimum treads and 7.75-in maximum risers in accordance with IRC Section 311. “Demonstrator” spiral stairs shall comply with IRC. Ladders or stairs steeper geometries may be provided as “demonstrators” but the design tram should be aware that United States building codes typically do not permit their use to habitable spaces (IBC. Sec. 1009.3 and IRC. Sec R311.5) Handrails Handrails shall be provided on both sides of stairs or ramps used by the public. All handrails shall be designed in accordance with IBC Chapter 10. (IBC, 1009.11) ADA Codes: Accessible Route An accessible route shall be provided within the unit to all spaces accessible to the public. Accessible routes shall be designed in accordance with Regulation 10.1 in the Rules and Regulations. Other accessible features may be included in rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms at the discretion of the designers. If any of the features are intended for use by the public, they shall be accessible. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires an elevator to be installed in buildings where an accessible route is required to stories above the first floor. Accessibility – Ramps The following are the most important regulations regarding ramps: • The slope cannot exceed 1:12 • 60-in. (152.4 cm) landings are required at the top and bottom of the ramp • Handrails are required if the ramp’s rise exceeds 6 in. (15.2 cm). [American Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), Sec.4.8] Changes In Elevation All changes in elevation (including even minor changes in areas such as door thresholds) must be considered along an accessible route. Changes not exceeding 0.25 in. (0.635 cm) are acceptable. Elevation changes between 0.25 in. (0.635 cm) and 0.5 in. (1.27 cm) shall be beveled at a maximum of 1:2. Any higher change in elevation shall be by a ramp with a maximum slope of 1:12. (ADAAG, Sec. 4.5.2) Doors and Door Approaches All doors shall comply with ADAAG Section 4.13. Doors that can be fixed in an open position may be accepted as part of the accessible route if 32-in. (81.3 cm) minimum clearance is provided through the door opening with the door secured in the fully open position. (ADAAG, Sec. 4.13). Reference “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facitlities”. .

“Drawing for Urban Design, Lorraine Farrelly” (Stuckeman Architecture Library, NA2708 F367)

http://www.aia.org/aiaucmp/groups/aia/documents/pdf/aiab089275.pdf http://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/site-analysis-part-1-video/



3) Field Trip to Penn College of Technology Hands-On Masonry Workshop Williamsport, PA

March 05, 2014

The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) Competition Field Trip to Penn College on Monday March 05, 2014

supported by The NCMA Education and Research Foundation

Penn State University, Arch 232: Basic Design and Research Instructors: Ana Abalos, Reggie Aviles, Loukas Kalisperis, Shadi Nazarian Penn State University, Arch 204: Materials & Methods of Construction II Instructor: Dan Willis Contact Phone Karen McNeil: 814 - 865 9536 Penn College of Technology 1 College Ave. - Wiliamsport, PA Masonry Department Contact person: Richard Mutter (570) 326 3761 Itinerary 8:00 AM Depart on bus from

SALA Building, Parking lot

9:20 AM Arrive at Penn College, workshop

2:30 PM Clean up

3:30 PM Depart for State College

5:00 PM Arrive in State College

at SALA Building

You will need safety glasses and hard soled shoes!

No lunch will be provided.



Faculty and students from Penn College of Technology and Industry representatives instruct students from Penn State’s Department of Architecture.



4) Field Trip to Competition Site 322 South Spring Street Bellefonte, PA 16823

January 24, 2014

The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) Competition

Field Trip to Bellefonte on Friday January 24, 2014

supported by The NCMA Education and Research Foundation Penn State University, Arch 232: Basic Design and Research Instructors: Ana Abalos, Reggie Aviles, Loukas Kalisperis, Shadi Nazarian Contact Phone Karen McNeil: 814 - 865 9536 Itinerary 1:30 PM Meet At Studio

2:30 PM Meet at our site in Bellefonte

2:40 – 4:00 PM Document Site

4:00 AM Discuss Site Strategies

5:00 AM Arrive in State College at SALA Building

Take warm clothes, sturdy shoes, sketch books, camera, tape measures, etc. with you!



5) Jury Process and Jury Report Penn State University Department of Architecture

April 20, 2012


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The Firehouse at Bellefonte The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) Competition

Supported by the NCMA Education and Research Foundation

NCMA Final Jury:

Will Bruder, FAIA Logan Myers, Beavertown Block Sales Manager and PCMA/NCMA Representative, Middleburg, PA John Miller, RA, Professor Emeritus of Architecture, Cornell University David Schrader, AIA, LEED AP SCHRADERGROUP architecture, LLC

NCMA 2014 Design Competition Judging Schedule, April 4th 2014 Stuckeman Family Building

9:00am � Meeting with Jury, briefing of competition program and rules � Mezzanine – 3rd floor 9:30am � Preliminary Review � Mezzanine – 3rd floor

12:00pm � Lunch, Technical discussion with instructors � 105, Conference Room 1:00pm � Final review and selection of winners � 105, Conference Room 4:30pm � Remarks and Announcement of winners � Jury Space – 1st floor 5:30pm � Lecture by WILL BRUDER � Jury Space – 1st floor




After a brief meeting to discuss the process, the competition jury walked through the exhibition area and evaluated each entry individually. The following competition entries were selected for further discussion in the second round, which started at 12:30 pm: Round 2 NUMBER OF ENTRIES (19) (Entry #’s 17, 42, 31, 8, 6, 41, 46, 29, 37, 3, 39, 5, 27, 24, 22, 35, 9, 7,43) Following an 1 hour-long deliberation and discussion at the conclusion of the second round, a ranking of the entries was performed by each judge. A discussion reviewing the rankings led to the advancement to Final Round of the following entries: 17, 42, 31, 8, 6, 41, 46, 29, 37, 3, 39, 5, 27, 24, 22, 35, 9, 7,43 Final Round The following comments are representative of the discussion among the members of the competition jury for the finalists. Entry # 3– DYNAMISM IN THE CITY CONTEXT - The project had a strong contextual connection. The project provided community spaces throughout the whole complex, which made the project very approachable. Entry # 41 – BELLEFONTE MEMORIAL FIREHOUSE -- The project was incredibly strong with a memorial component that energized the whole firehouse. The community was invited between two strong volumes that engaged both the ground and the sky. Entry # 17 – BELLEFONTE FIRE STATION -- The project was one of the few that truly acknowledged using the form of the fire station to create a civic space for the community. The project carved itself into the ground to produce a backdrop for the communal space. Entry # 8 – THE SYMBOL -- The project was discussed because of its strong symbolism of the firehouse and making this prominent point of entry into the whole project. Entry # 22 – EXPERIENCING SPATIAL SLICES WITHIN A MORPH -- The project had a fantastic response to the site. The project’s scale had a real sensitivity to the context and really explored its connection to the community. The diagram was clear and strong and responded well to the program of firefighting and the residential aspect of the firefighters. Entry # 35– THE PROTECTOR -- The project’s use of masonry was well executed and the program was convincingly laid out. Entry # 42 – FOLDING -- The project had a very sophisticated idea. The project sought to highlight and bring together all the different aspects of firefighting through a strong formal approach.




Entry # 9 – TRANSITIONS -- The project had a very clear diagram of solid to transparent. The use of masonry to reinforce this idea was very sophisticated. 5) Ranking of Prizes and Honorable Mentions (after a vote and discussion the following were selected as the competition winners) Jury is to understand that they will distribute the prize money as they see fit. They can also choose to have first, second, third place and honorable mentions (honors and citations). First Honors: Entry # 22 (REBECCA LEFKOWITZ) Honors: Entry # 42 (ANDREW HOFFMANN) Citation: Entry # 41 (HAJIR AL KHUSAIBI) Citation: Entry # 3 (LAURA DELUCA) Honorable Mention: Entry # 9 (TESS HAVERSTICK) Honorable Mention: Entry # 35 (SARAH BAGHAI) Honorable Mention: Entry # 8 (CARA RANGASWAMY) Honorable Mention: Entry # 17 (ALENA BRONDER)


Arch 232 Basic Design and Research III Spring 2014 First round discussions of all entries by the judges. from left to right (top image) David Schrader, John Miller and Will Bruder discuss all entries.


Arch 232 Basic Design and Research III Spring 2014 Second round discussions of selected entries by the judges. from left to right (top image) John Miller, Will Bruder and Logan Myers discuss entries.


Arch 232 Basic Design and Research III Spring 2014 Awards ceremony and discussion of winning entries by the judges. from left to right Will Bruder , David Schrader and John Miller discuss finalists.



6) Competition Entries of Winners

and Honorable Mentions



First Honors: Rebecca Lefkowitz



Honors: Andrew Hoffman



Citation: Hajir Al Khusaibi



Citation: Laura DeLuca



Honorable Mention: Tess Haverstick



Honorable Mention: Sarah Baghai



Honorable Mention: Cara Rangaswamy



Honorable Mention: Alena Bronder



7) Anouncements and Marketing Material



8) Student Evaluations



9) NCMA Approval Letter for Funding



10) Budget


Arch 232 Basic Design and Research III Spring 2014 Instructors: Abalos, Aviles, Kalisperis, Nazarian NCMA BUDGET: 05/20/2014 Transportation: Fullington Trailways. Trip 1: Round trip from University Park to Williamsport, Penn College, PA Pick up Wednesday, March 5, at 8:30AM; Return 4PM 47 passenger charter bus with driver $ 800.00 Jury Compensation (Final Jury for the NCMA competition) $ 1200.00 Jury Travel and Lodging (Final Jury for the NCMA competition) $ 2161.00 Reception (provided by Penn State and External Caterer) $ 261.77 Student Prizes $ 2,450.00 _______________________________________________________________________________ NCMA/PCMA Competition Expenses $ 6,872.77 NCMA/PCMA donation amount $ 7,000.00 Two payments by NCMA in the amount of $1,000 (check #1875) and $3,000 (check #1900) have been made. * Receipts would be available on request. Please contact Karen McNeal, Department of Architecture,

Penn State University, [email protected].

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