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Tech Works! will be a center that:. Preserves the major technical accomplishments and innovations of the Southern Tier Engages visitors in understanding the local advances in technology that enhance the quality of life throughout our world
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Tech Works! will be a center that: Preserves the major technical accomplishments and innovations of the Southern Tier Engages visitors in understanding the local advances in technology that enhance the quality of life throughout our world Educates visitors on the environment, individuals, and resources that gave rise to the rich heritage in innovation in our region. Rekindles the creative spirit and innovative skills in students, teachers, the workforce, visitors, and the community at large.
Trolley Barn Chenango River Bike & Pedestrian Trail Interstate Access Tech Works! Rod Serling’s father’s market 1930s ARTS DISTRICT Riverwalk Hotel Intermodal Station
Series A Site Plan approved by Zoning and Planning Commission Approvals August 2011
321 Water Street, Binghamton, NY - Fall 2009 Two story brick bldg (1912); One story brick addition (1946); Metal addition (1972)
Restrooms Loading Dock Good things in small packages CONNECTING BIG IDEAS Photons in action Exhibit Preparation Foyer Gift Shop Imagination Zone Blue Box Inventory & Collection Storage Visible Artifact Access Guided tours Hall of Enterprise Programs & Temporary Exhibits Kinetic exhibit under stairs
Existing south façade - Fall 2011 Proposed south facade Adaptive reuse plans include: Replace one story addition (SW corner) with at-grade entrance, glass curtain wall, metal sunscreen/photovoltaics as appropriate Retain brick stairwell to second floor (right center) Glass-in porch (SE corner) for kinetic exhibit w/ giant video screen Solar ivy along S & E fronts to tie together construction eras. Preliminary Concept Sketch - Bucher Borges Group - Sept 2011
New South Entrance & Foyer Addresses grade difference, making outside ramp unnecessary Demo damaged concrete, low ceilinged rooms Glass front pierced metal screen Glassed in cube at SE corner - Kinetic Entry Exhibit
Tech Works! notional timeline 2010-11 1,000+ visitors to behind the scenes tours 2011-12 TechWorks! design 2012 1st fl Renovate 19,000 sf - code compliant Fall 2012 Install IBM Visible Access Artifacts 4,000 sf 2013-14 1st fl Exhibits 10,000 sf 2014 New Entrance - Ribbon Cutting 2015-16 Out of this World Technology exhibit, 5,000 sf Visible Access Artifacts/Archives to 2nd Floor + ? years New North Building for Shuttle Simulator
SE Corner Porch - Kinetic exhibit of manufacturing processes temporary display to change over time, e.g., Pick & place electronic components (Universal) Carroll Press printing punch cards (IBM) Bending "bill till holders" (E H Titchener) Moving pkgs (Binghamton Materials Handling, Raymond) etc.
Imagination Zone - Entrance Experience that expands the mind & points the way to other experiences. All visitors use inside ramp up to main level
Hall of Enterprise A collection of stories, artifacts showcasing pioneering advances by Southern Tier companies
Explore the Power of “THINK” • Request a reservations at • least one week in advance • at www.ctandi.org Tours the last Saturday afternoon of the month, plus group tours on request IBM PLANT # 1 Past, Present, & Future
Second Floor 4,000 sf for Visible Access & guided tours of IBM PLANT # 1 Collection
Candidate for replacement with modern structure to accommodate NASA's Shuttle Simulator and Raymond side loader for visitor access In the interim, Hardwiring our Innovative Legacy interactive murals BU-SOM Pricewaterhouse Cooper Scholars proposed project. Interactive murals – technology history