A sanctuary is a place of refuge and protection, a place for someone to feel in control. The New Orleans Heritage Center is a sanctuary created to give talent of all types a space to exhibit receipts, display art, showcase performers and develop audiences in a unique venue while also involving the community.
The driving force behind New Orleans’ culture is an eclectic mixture of food, art, dance and music. All of these elements are fueled by creativity and the ability to express oneself in each of these various aspects. New Orleans experiences a plethora of festivals and fairs but is, however, lacking a place for all of these ingredients to successfully mix regularly while simultaneously involving the community. The New Orleans Heritage center provides a haven for all of the arts to combine and intermingle while keeping an open and engaging scene for the local community not every once in a while but on a daily basis.
The New Orleans Heritage Center is a place that combines indoors and outdoors to create an inspiring environment for all ages and walks of life. The center offers rentable studios for dance and art, gallery space, fully equipped kitchens, offices and classrooms as well as a public park. Each space combines private and public quarters to make a learning conducive atmosphere welcoming and inviting to all. The hope of the New Orleans Heritage Center is to support interdisciplinary collaborations that integrate the work of creative and culinary arts not only in the center, but also the surrounding community.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
ECONOMIC FACTORS
The New Orleans Arts Hub will be funded by governmental grants, foundation grants, business sponsors, private donations, onsite fundraisers and rent from spaces such as the studios, the classrooms and the stages. Funding will also come from registration fees for classes and functions the arts hub hosts.
Energy Star appliances will be utilized in the kitchen and all HVAC systems will be energy efficient units. Each HVAC system will be regulated separately based on the function of each block of spaces in order to account for varying occupancy levels and therefore cutting down environmental impacts and costs. Cost effective materials and processes will also be used in the design development.
Energy Star appliances will be utilized in the kitchen and all HVAC systems will be energy efficient units. Each HVAC system will be regulated separately based on the function of each block of spaces in order to account for varying occupancy levels and therefore cutting down environmental impacts and costs. Cost effective materials and processes will also be used in the design development.
TECHNICAL NEEDS
Security
The space is located in a high traffic area of downtown and security will be crucial. Security cameras both on the interior and exterior will be functioning at all times, as will a security staff. Studios will be locked and each tenant will be responsible for securing their belongings and the items that may be stored in their space.
Telecommunication
All spaces will have internet access. Office spaces, studios and kitchen will also have access to other forms of communication as well (telephones, voicemail, etc).
The space is located in a high traffic area of downtown and security will be crucial. Security cameras both on the interior and exterior will be functioning at all times, as will a security staff. Studios will be locked and each tenant will be responsible for securing their belongings and the items that may be stored in their space.
Telecommunication
All spaces will have internet access. Office spaces, studios and kitchen will also have access to other forms of communication as well (telephones, voicemail, etc).
BIOPHYSICAL NEEDS
All facilities will need the proper HVAC, plumbing and power necessary to keep the building comfortable, clean, sanitary and functioning properly.
HVAC
All HVAC systems will be energy efficient units and regulated separately based on the function of each block of spaces in order to account for varying temperatures and occupancy. For example, the constant movement of people in the dance studios will require more cooling to account for body heat, while the art studios may call for less.
There will be exhaust fans in the Kitchen.
Illumination
The venue will include special lighting in order to aid in creating an atmosphere in each block of spaces. Large windows surrounding the building’s perimeter will let in significant daylight and will be utilized wherever possible. UV protective coating will be used on the Canal and Basin Street sides of the building to reduce energy loss and sensor lights will be utilized to dim and turn off when sunlight is sufficient and when rooms are inactive.
- In the art studios and classrooms significant task lighting, as well as daylight, is important.
- The gallery space requires spotlighting and adjustable down lighting.
- In the performance spaces theatrical lighting is necessary.
- Outdoor lighting in the park is essential to creating a safe environment.
Plumbing
System will run throughout the building with access to the Bathrooms, Art studios, Kitchen, sinks, water fountains and sprinklers.
Power
Entire building powered with an emergency backup system.
HVAC
All HVAC systems will be energy efficient units and regulated separately based on the function of each block of spaces in order to account for varying temperatures and occupancy. For example, the constant movement of people in the dance studios will require more cooling to account for body heat, while the art studios may call for less.
There will be exhaust fans in the Kitchen.
Illumination
The venue will include special lighting in order to aid in creating an atmosphere in each block of spaces. Large windows surrounding the building’s perimeter will let in significant daylight and will be utilized wherever possible. UV protective coating will be used on the Canal and Basin Street sides of the building to reduce energy loss and sensor lights will be utilized to dim and turn off when sunlight is sufficient and when rooms are inactive.
- In the art studios and classrooms significant task lighting, as well as daylight, is important.
- The gallery space requires spotlighting and adjustable down lighting.
- In the performance spaces theatrical lighting is necessary.
- Outdoor lighting in the park is essential to creating a safe environment.
Plumbing
System will run throughout the building with access to the Bathrooms, Art studios, Kitchen, sinks, water fountains and sprinklers.
Power
Entire building powered with an emergency backup system.
CONTROLS
Group Type:
Group A Assembly
Group B Business
International Building Code, 2009
Chapter 3 Use and Occupancy
Chapter 8 Interior Finishes
Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 10 Means of Egress
Chapter 11 Accessibility
Chapter 12 Interior Environment
Chapter 29 Plumbing Systems
Chapter 34 Existing Structures
National Electric Code, 2009
Chapter 4 Special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy
Chapter 7 Fire and smoke protection features
State Plumbing Code, 2009
Chapter 4 Special detailed requirements based ion use and occupancy
Chapter 16 Structural design
Chapter 17 Structural tests and special inspections
Americans with Disabilities Act, 2009
Chapter 35 Referenced Standards
Appendix E: Supplementary accessibility requirements
NFPA 101 Life Safety, 2009
Chapter 4 Special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy
Louisiana Existing Building International Existing Building Code, 2006
Chapter 9 Change of Occupancy
Louisiana Entergy
ASHRAE standard 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings, Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 2001
Group A Assembly
Group B Business
International Building Code, 2009
Chapter 3 Use and Occupancy
Chapter 8 Interior Finishes
Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 10 Means of Egress
Chapter 11 Accessibility
Chapter 12 Interior Environment
Chapter 29 Plumbing Systems
Chapter 34 Existing Structures
National Electric Code, 2009
Chapter 4 Special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy
Chapter 7 Fire and smoke protection features
State Plumbing Code, 2009
Chapter 4 Special detailed requirements based ion use and occupancy
Chapter 16 Structural design
Chapter 17 Structural tests and special inspections
Americans with Disabilities Act, 2009
Chapter 35 Referenced Standards
Appendix E: Supplementary accessibility requirements
NFPA 101 Life Safety, 2009
Chapter 4 Special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy
Louisiana Existing Building International Existing Building Code, 2006
Chapter 9 Change of Occupancy
Louisiana Entergy
ASHRAE standard 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings, Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 2001
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