Architecture Project By Nasrin Begum, Roan Luke V. Gamboa, Peter Seamus Kilkenny, Carin Aleen Queener, Grace Elisabeth Sanchez

Jobs Carin: Chairperson, Interior Designer Nasrin: Architect Roan: Health and Safety Engineer Grace: Construction Engineer Peter: Cost Estimator

History -Located at Williamsburg Brooklyn, from Kent Avenue between 5th and 2nd st West side. -The compound has a total area of 717, 000 ft 2 -The Domino Sugar Refinery was built in It was initially known as the W. & F.C. Havemeyer Company, then changed to the American Sugar Company, then to Amstar Sugar Corporation, and finally to Domino Sugar Corporation. -Sugar production was one of Brooklyn’s most important industries and the Domino Sugar Refinery was the largest in the world. -The most significant of the buildings we remember today are the Pan, Finishing, and Filter houses which hold the huge 70 by 120 feet neon sign. -On January , a fire destroyed the factory, particularly the refinery and finishing house amounting to about a loss of 1.5 million. -Expansion started after this fire and onwards, a total of 14 buildings comprised the complex. -It shut down in 2004 after operating for 148 years. The Raw Sugar Warehouse -The Raw Sugar Warehouse was constructed in 1927, west of the Pan, Filter, and Finishing House. -It is a 2 story high, 505 feet long, approximately 100 feet wide building. Current Neighborhood -Currently, there is a condominium boom, and an increase of construction of buildings and apartments. -It is considered a new haven for young people. -In 2008, there is the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway long term vision plans which includes installation of more traffic lights, bike lanes, access and connections to waterfront, development of parks. -The area around the refinery is filled with abandoned buildings, but that area will allow for development

Info center The info center will be a place to find information about the building’s historical background, as well as the different amenities of the neighborhood

Tutoring Center/Computer Lab The computer lab/tutoring center combines one-on- one tutoring and technology to allow students to work at their own pace and receive instant feedback and encouragement.

Large Room/Storage/Court In this design I am incorporating a multi- purpose floor that can be transformed into different surfaces or patterns for different sports.

continued.. We will have a storage room on one side for sports equipment, tables and chairs, and some decorations so the room could be transformed for community events like meetings, or rented out for things like weddings.

Childcare This Childcare room would provide a place for children to learn while their parents are busy. It would teach kids tolerance and empathy as well as the joy of reading.

Gym This Gym would serve the members of the community by providing a place to work out and become healthier. The nearby child care center would keep the kids while the parents worked out if they couldn’t get childcare.

Tutoring Center Info Center Child Care Tutoring Center Info Center Child Care Gym Large Multipurpose Room Stairs