Architectural Program
Our team was tasked to propose a commercial building space in the area located a 1254 E Us 224 Ossian, IN, 46777. The commercial project was to be of legal and plausible use for the community and no more than 15,000 sq. ft. It was to include a parking lot, offices, and other facilities. Our team decided on a coffee shop/cafe combo that totaled at approximately 6500 sq. feet. Also, we plan to include an outdoor eating area. We made our decision based on the demographic appeal of the area, as well as the lack of competition in the area. This proposed design would fall within the limits of our budget and would fulfill the needs of the community.Our team of architects was composed of Logan Woodward, Nabil Cook, and Mark McVay.
Site Information
The property site is located in section 5 of Township 27 N Range 12 E. The area is 5.11 acres and includes a pond. The property is located adjacent to Norwell Middle/ High School.The site is not located in a wetland, and is a typical climate zone for northeast Indiana. Several Maps are listed below:General Map
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| Topographical Map |
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| Soils Map |
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| Flood Map |
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| Zoning Map |
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Codes Requirements
This project will adhere to the International Building Code, 2009 for all codes and regulations.
Zoning
From the Wells County GIS, the project site is located in a farm zone. As a result, we have filed re-zoning papers with the county at http://wellscounty.org/forms.htm.
ADA requirements
To meet the ADA requirements for accessibility we are adding entrance ramps, wheel-chair accessible sidewalks and restrooms.
Occupancy classification and description Assembly Group A.
Our cafe would fall under Assembly Group A as an A-2 site. Assembly Group A occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for the gathering of persons for purposes such as civic, social or religious functions; recreation, food or drink consumption or awaiting transportation. A-2 Assembly uses intended for food and/or drink consumption.
Our cafe would fall under Assembly Group A as an A-2 site. Assembly Group A occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for the gathering of persons for purposes such as civic, social or religious functions; recreation, food or drink consumption or awaiting transportation. A-2 Assembly uses intended for food and/or drink consumption.
Type of construction
Based on the type of building, we will be building it out of concrete, brick, wood.
This is from the IBC building types based on size and use of our facility section 302.
Maximum building size: maximum area, maximum height,maximum number of stories
Based on the building classification and constraints, our building will be 20 feet high, and 1 story. This is from the IBC building types based on size and use of our facility section 302.
Occupancy load (guess how many people)
Based on occupancy tables and our own estimation of the use, we will have 6300 square feet at 15 square feet per person, so 420 people will be able to fit in the building. Section 1004
Parking requirements
Adhering to ADA codes and occupancy requirements, we will have a minimum 126 parking spaces, and Y accessible parking spaces. Section 1106.
Viability Analysis
1. Review
applicable codes, regulations, and zoning. Are all of the commercial or
institutional facilities on your list legally allowable? Is a variance
or zoning change necessary in order to obtain a building permit? Note
that variances and zoning changes are routinely requested and should not
automatically eliminate a commercial activity at this point in project
planning. However, if the proposed activity will conflict with
surrounding uses, a variance or zoning change may not be granted.
All
of our possibilities were of good legal standing, however, for all of
them, a zoning change would be required, as currently it is zoned as
residential farmland.
2. Eliminate
project ideas from the list that appear to conflict with codes,
regulations, and/or zoning and for which you anticipate a variance or
zoning change is unlikely. Your teacher will act as the zoning board in
order to approve any zoning variance requests. Select alternate
potential commercial projects that you consider to be legally allowed or
for which you anticipate a variance or zoning change is feasible (per
your teacher). Provide at least three potential project ideas.
Of
all of our potential choices, the three we selected as the most viable
were: A coffee shop, an indoor gun range, and a school supply store.
These were later further narrowed down, and we selected the Coffee Shop
option as our final choice.
3. Make
a list of all of the important physical site characteristics that
should be considered when choosing a type of facility to be constructed
on the site. Examples include availability of utilities, environmental
concerns, size and shape of property, location of floodplains and
wetlands, etc.
The most notable physical feature on the site is the large pond that can be used as a retention pond for the parking lot, as well as providing decent aesthetic properties. The property also possesses a hilly aspect that can also be of aesthetic value.
The most notable physical feature on the site is the large pond that can be used as a retention pond for the parking lot, as well as providing decent aesthetic properties. The property also possesses a hilly aspect that can also be of aesthetic value.
5. Approximate
the square footage for each potential project. Then approximate the
cost of the facility using the RS Means Quick Cost Estimator at http://www.rsmeans.com/calculator/index.asp?specialUser=FSONL.
This site requires registration, but is free. If a specific facility is
not listed, choose the facility that most closely resembles the project
for which you are creating the estimate.
· Record the Construction Type used for each project estimate.
· Record
the estimated Contractor’s Overhead & Profit, Architectural Fees,
and Total Building Cost for low, medium, and high cost ranges for each
project estimate.
· Calculate the cost per square foot for the medium total building cost for each facility.
It
is important to understand that the cost of construction alone cannot
determine financial feasibility. The anticipated return on the
investment must also be considered; however, we will not investigate
investment return potential here.
The construction type is to be: Wood siding/wood frame
Contractor's Overhead & Profit: $195,750(low); $217,500(medium); $271,875(high)
Architectural Fees: $68,400(low); $76,000(medium); $95,000(high)
Total Overall Building Costs: $1,047,150(low); $1,163,500(medium); $1,454,375(high)
Average Cost Per Sq. Foot: $179 Per Sq. Foot.
The construction type is to be: Wood siding/wood frame
Contractor's Overhead & Profit: $195,750(low); $217,500(medium); $271,875(high)
Architectural Fees: $68,400(low); $76,000(medium); $95,000(high)
Total Overall Building Costs: $1,047,150(low); $1,163,500(medium); $1,454,375(high)
Average Cost Per Sq. Foot: $179 Per Sq. Foot.
6. Based
on the information previously gathered during your site discovery, site
visits, and this activity, create a decision matrix to compare the
development choices. The goal of the comparison is to choose a
development option. Be sure to include a key that explains your method
of comparison.
7. Based
on the results of your decision matrix, choose the commercial project
that appears to be the best choice for the site. Write a brief viability
analysis and project proposal describing the type of commercial
facility that your team recommends for the site. Justify your suggestion
using the information you have gathered and your decision matrix
comparison as evidence.
As per the results of the above decision matrix, we have concluded that the coffee shop would be the most viable and sustainable choice for the commercial project we were tasked with. We are of the belief that the community would appreciate a local coffee shop that provided quality food and drink at a low cost. The close proximity to Norwell High School, as well as a possible agreement that would allow students from said high school to eat lunch at the coffee shop would allow for a steady customer base, and the quality food and aesthetics would help to generate repeat business with customers.
As per the results of the above decision matrix, we have concluded that the coffee shop would be the most viable and sustainable choice for the commercial project we were tasked with. We are of the belief that the community would appreciate a local coffee shop that provided quality food and drink at a low cost. The close proximity to Norwell High School, as well as a possible agreement that would allow students from said high school to eat lunch at the coffee shop would allow for a steady customer base, and the quality food and aesthetics would help to generate repeat business with customers.
Bubble Diagrams/Sketches
- Our group drafted up a few preliminary designs in the bubble diagrams above (left side), and further refined our ideas in the sketches on the right. The top right sketch is a representation (not drawn to scale) of the layout of the property, though we decided on removing all of the decking present in the sketch. The sketch on the bottom right is approximately drawn to scale, and consists of a wide, open dining area with much of the west side of the building set aside for the kitchen, offices, utility closet, and restrooms. This has since been decided as the basis for our final choice in design.
Revit Drawings
Dimensioned Floor Plan
Elevation Views
Plumbing Plan
Room Schedule
Door Schedule
Section View
Site Plan
Interior Renderings
Exterior Renderings
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| These exterior renderings are corrections of the originals. These two renderings are not isometric views, and depict a more realistic view of the building. |
Project Management
Calculations
Heat Loss Calculations
Material
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R-Value
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R-value total
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Brick 90lb/ft^3
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0.2
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5.78
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Fiberglass Insulation
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4
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Vapor Barrier
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0
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Inside air film
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0.68
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Door with Double glazed Window
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1.67
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Gypsum Wall Board
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0.9
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Q' = 73,929 x 1/5.78 x 68
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Q' = 869,752 Btu/hr
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This value seems high... hmm. Double check and get back to it. Install multiple large heating units in the back to compensate for heat loss.
Water Runoff Calculations
PRE
I = 2.17in
Ai = 36,299.92
C = .18
Cs = 1.0
Q = (2.6)(.18)(2.17)(5.19458) = 5.28cfs
POST
(1)(5.19458) + (2.7)(5.19458) = 16.47cfs
Cc (1)(.83) + (.18)(.69) = .95 Cc = .95
Q = CfCiA = (1)(.95)(2.17)(5.2) = 10.7cfs
Difference = 10.7 – 5.28 = 5.42cfs
The extra runoff calculated in the post is already
compensated for by the pond, therefore no recess area needs to be created.
The value of pressure of 25.97 psi is to low so a pump will have to be installed to increase water pressure to at least 40psi.
Structural Calculations
Our building was built as a wood frame-type construction and, as such, did not require beam/structural calculations.
The value of pressure of 25.97 psi is to low so a pump will have to be installed to increase water pressure to at least 40psi.
