Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery: Administration Building A001.01 HISTORY: The Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery is located on one of the most Building Area: (sf) significant military sites in New York State's Finger Lakes Region. On the eastern shore of +/-6,000sf Seneca Lake, it was initially developed as a World War II Naval Training Station and later rededicated as a Korean War Era Air Force Basic Training Center. The Cemetery site is Cost per Square Foot: located on 162 acres in the southern part of the property. Seneca County has recently $123 completed Phase I of the Cemetery Master Plan which includes: initial Burial Sections, a Flag/Assembly Area, and the primary roads. As part of this phase, the building shell restoration of the original base s firehouse was undertaken so that it could serve as the future Cemetery Administration Building and Sanctuary. RESTORATION & RENOVATION: Working with limited funding, the firehouse was identified for restoration. The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Facilities Guidelines were used to establish the program and to comply with Federal construction requirements. The renovations included: masonry restoration of the building shell, complete roof and floor framing replacement, window replacement, new canopies and awnings, new exterior lighting, new utilities, and the construction of a new elevator shaft within the existing hose tower. The building has been carefully rehabilitated and is now ready for its new use. DESIGN: The primary design goal was to transform and adapt the building for its new use in a sustainable and sensitive manner. The entire upper tower was rebuilt and internally lit to act as beacon-like focal point for the cemetery. Canopies were introduced to the original fire truck bays and the garage was converted into a sanctuary and assembly space for interment ceremonies. A natural palette of materials that includes standing-seam metal roofs, aluminum and glass windows, and natural wood canopies and trim, was selected to complement and enhance the original masonry exterior. This project will enable the structure to embody the physical memory of the site's rich history. Construction Cost $738,000 Date of Substantial Completion: 2012 Location of Project: Romulus, Seneca County, NY Type of Project: Adaptive Re-Use 1
A001.02 SAMPSON VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY: ADMINISTRATION BUILDING View from northwest. 2
HISTORY The Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery is located on one of the most significant military sites in New York State's Finger Lakes Region. (above left) Sampson Air Force Base postcard. (above right) Sampson Navy Base postcard. (below left) aerial view of the Air Force Base circa 1950-1951. (below right) Photo of the original firehouse building, now the future Administration Building. 3
EXISTING CONDITIONS The building served as the firehouse for the Sampson U.S. Military Base. (above) View from the northwest. (below) View from the southeast. 4
MASTER PLAN KEY A. Entry Gate B. Avenue of Flags C. Public Information Center (former Guard House) D. Gravesite Locator Kiosk E. Cortege Drive F. Burial Areas G. Flag/Assembly Area H. Committal Service Shelter I. Administration Building/Sanctuary (former Firehouse) J. Carillon Tower K. Memorial Walk L. Columbarium (former Power Plant Building) M. Reflecting Pool N. Observation Tower O. Parking P. Maintenance Office Q. Maintenance Building R. Maintenance Yard S. Original Brig Building T. Future Cemetery Development 5
PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN KEY 7 11 6 14 13 12 10 8 1. Visitor Entrance 2. Cortege Entrance 3. Memorial Walk Entrance 4. Reception / Information 5. Sanctuary / Multipurpose 6. Foyer 7. Kitchenette 8. LU/LA Elevator 9. Mechanical 10.Operations 11.Director 12.Conference 13.Files 14.Staff Room 3 SECOND FLOOR PLAN 7 6 9 5 2 4 2 8 9 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN 6
CONCEPTUAL INTERIOR Architect s conceptual interior of future sanctuary / multipurpose room looking west. 7
SAMPSON VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY: ADMINISTRATION BUILDING View from the northeast. The fire hose tower has been repurposed to provide elevator service, house the carillon bell system, and serve as an iconic focal point for the cemetery. 8
SAMPSON VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY: ADMINISTRATION BUILDING View from the east. The former garage entrances have been converted to canopied entrances for interment ceremonies. 9
SAMPSON VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY: ADMINISTRATION BUILDING View from the southwest. 10
SAMPSON VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY: ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 11
A001.02 SAMPSON VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY: ADMINISTRATION BUILDING This project will enable the structure to embody the physical memory of the site's rich history. 12