Also important is establishing the feasibility of such a project. Will it
ultimately cost more than the construction of new facilities? If so, and it
often is so, is that in the best interests of a community (it really can be
given the need for maintaining a presence in area where adaptive re-use
usually occurs; downtown area, urban "slums" being renovated/ restored)?
Cost I would not estimate for a specific project without being directly
involved, however it could take an average of $400- $600/ psf in an adaptive
re-use project...and excellent planning can save money being spent on costly
errors. Good luck.
Cheers,
Laura West
M&S Engineering, Ltd.
6477 FM 311
P.O. Box 970
Spring Branch, Texas 78070
T 830.228.5446
F 830.885.2170
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-----Original Message-----
From: Bennett Siegel [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:26 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: adaptive reuse questions
Gaye
One very important concern depending on what type of objects you will be
displaying, is climate, especially relative humidity. Most objects and
paintings require %50 RH, at 70 degrees F, and upgrading stystems and
ductwork etc. can be a very complicated engineering feat in the re-use of an
old building. Also if you have a separate facility, and you will be
transporting objects back and forth from storage to display, (assuming
objects are stored at the original facility), the climates ought to be
identical.
Another big concern is light, and the ability to block %100 of the natural
light from windows when need be, to protect objects from the harmful affects
of UV and natural light.
your best bet may be to hire a consultant architect who is well versed in
the area of museum environments.
best of luck
Bennett J. Siegel
Chief Preparator/Exhibit Designer
Delaware Art Museum
800 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
Behalf Of Allyn Lord
Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:23 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: adaptive reuse questions
1) We have been asked to consider use of a 1920s city hall as a museum
building. Has anyone had recent experience in adapting a public building
such as a school, courthouse, or city hall for use as a museum? Was the
experience positive or negative overall? How much per square foot did the
renovation end up costing? What are some pitfalls to be aware of?
2) The ceilings in most of the building under consideration are 12 foot. In
doing an adaptive reuse, has anyone run into obstacles to exhibit design
from ceiling heights being too low?
3) If we do use the building in question we would have to consider other
uses for our current facility, so we are looking for examples of
multi-museum systems. How are these organized... do the museums share a
board or commission? Do they have shared or separate friends groups? How
much are staff, collections, and equipment shared between the museums? What
are the themes of the museums in the system? Have the separate museums
ended up complementing or competing with each other?
Gaye Bland
Director
Rogers Historical Museum
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