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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOMNI-CRA-M-02-0080O/tf /V / RESOLUTION NO. RFIS W/CRA R- 0v1 -FO A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE l COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI THE CONVEYANCE OF FIRE STATION NO. 2, LOCATED AT 1401 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE FOR THE FIURTHERANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVTTES WITHIN THE FIRE STATION NO. 2 MOTION PICTURE AND MEDIA DISTRICT ITEA1 12 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SEOPW COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Executive Director is hereby authorized to request to the City of Mianu the conveyance of Fire Station No. 2, located at 1401 North Miami Avenue, for furtherance of redevelopment activities within the Fire Station No. 2 Motion Picture and Media District. Section 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 261h day of September, 2002. Pricilla Thompson Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Alejandro Vilarello CRA General Counsel Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman OIVM/CRA 02- 80 CRA AGENDA September 12, 2002 CITE' OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. and Members of the CRA Board From: Annette Lewis Acting Executive Director RECOMMENDATION ITEM 12. Date: August 26, 2002 Filc: Subject: Request for Conveyance of Fire Station No. 2 to the CRA References: Enclosures: Resolution It is respectfully recommended that the CRA Board of Directors authorize the Executive Director to request to the City of Miami the conveyance of Fire Station No. 2, located at 1401 North Miami Avenue, for furtherance of redevelopment activities within the Fire Station No. 2 Motion Picture and Media District. JUSTIFICATION At the Special CRA Board meeting of February 25`h, 2002, distinguished members of the Arts industry joined residents and business owners of the OMNI and Park West sub areas to discuss the future of the area. The consensus from this meeting led for the need to plan for art and cultural based activities. OMNI/CRA 02- 8o CRA AGENDA September 12, 2W2 EM Page 1 of 1 Scheider, Sylvia From: Arscott, Chelsa Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 9:46 AM To: Scheider, Sylvia Subject: RE: CRA item 12 resolutions prepared Importance: High should only be one resolution for the Omni Area. Chelsa -----Original Message ----- From: Scheider, Sylvia Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 9:45 AM To: Arscott, Chelsa Cc: Thompson, Priscilla A.; Medina, Anna M.; Lewis, Annette Subject: CRA item 12 resolutions prepared Related to the September 26 meeting, item 12 (Fire Station No. 2), there are two resolutions in the backup material, both resolutions are SEOPW/CRA resolutions. Should one of them be for the OMNI district? OMNI/CRA 02- 80 9/3 0/2002 RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R- A RESOLUT N OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OUTHEAST OVERTOWN RK WEST (SEOPW) COMMUNITY RE VELOPMENT AGENCY (CR AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIV DIRECTOR TO REQUEST FRO THE CITY OF MIAMI THE CON YANCE OF FIRE STATION NO. 2, OCATED AT 1401 NORTH MIA. AVENUE FOR THE FIURTHERANCE REDEVELOPMENT ACTIV S WITHIN THE FIRE STATION NO. 2 MO ON PICTURE AND MEDIA STRICT NOW THEREFORE, BE IT l SEOPW COMMUNITY RED FLORIDA: Section 1. The reci are incorporated herein as if fully set fS ITEM 12. LVED/BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ,OP NT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, a d findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution in mis Section. Section 2. The Yxecutive Dir ctor is hereby authorized to request to the City of Miami the conveyance of Fire tation No. 2, to ted at 1401 North Miami Avenue, for furtherance of redevelopment a tivities within the a Station No. 2 Motion Picture and Media District. Section 3. / This resolution shall be eff6�tive immediately upon its adoption. ASSED AND ADOPTED this 26`h dray of September, 2002. Pricilla Thompson Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Alejandro Vilarello CRA General Counsel E. Teele, Jr., Chairman OMNI/C7-14.. 02— 80 CRA AGENDA September 12, 2002 Page 1 of 1 ®MNi/CRA 02- 80 file://CADocuments and Settings\esmartineiTocai Settings\Temp\firemtion00QI 3pg 9/19/2002 <�1 IN Marina Giammattei at the Media and Arts District in Downtown Miami - Omni Area Guillermo Ortiz I Vicente Castillo Kenneth Mata Robert Rios John Estupinan Claudia Sandino Alfonso Garcia Marcelo Valdimia o vM / CRA 02- 80 FLORIOA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY � SCHOOL OFARCHITECTURE at the Media and Arts District in Downtown Miami - Ornn! Area Project introduced by the Eleanor Kluger and George Sanchez -Calderon Architecture design studio inspired and taught by Claudia Busch Intent I To create a new identity for the firehouse located on the corner of N W. 14th St. & North Miami Avenue. This new identity will cater to the arts and media community currently emerging in the Omni area_ In the course of creating this new identity, students will examine the re -use of an important, historic building by incorporating different programs, in this case, the visual arts, music and community sponsored activities. OMNI/CRA 02- 80 TABLE OF 111[ililaw mll 0,21 THE FIREHOUSE ART COMPLEX A COMMUNITY BASED PROJECT PROPOSED BY GEORGE SANCHEZ CALDERON oNINI/CRA o f') - 80 0,111 INJ T R, 0' D LYE, T [ 01r`,J Historic structures are an important element of existing urban environments. These buildings are documents of time and change. Firehouse No.2 in the Omni Area is one of these landmark buildings. Years ago it was an active fire station in a lively community. Today, it is a vacant ruin in a depressed neighborhood. As the Omni area is now developing into a media, arts and entertainment district, new visions are being formulated for the Firehouse. The intention of the third year architecture studio at FIU, School of Architecture was to identify the different visions for the Firehouse. The Firehouse is located on the corner of N.W. 14th St. & North Miami Avenue and is surrounded not only by several other historic buildings but also by studios for movie productions. The Firehouse is also in close proximity to the new Performing Arts Center (PAC), which is to be built by 2004. PAC is a catalyst for urban revitalization and will bring large development and activities to the area_ The objective of this studio project was to foster an integration of the Firehouse into the new, emerging identity of the Omni area. Inspiration for this project came from different sources. Students visited different art collections and museums in Miami and realized there is a need for an alternative channel to exhibit contemporary art. The artist, George Sanchez, made a proposal to convert the Fire House into a cultural art center and representatives of the community such as Eleanor Kluger, Director of the Omni Advisory Board, participated in the process and helped the students to create a place for the community. The historic preservation of the building was discussed throughout the design process. Preservation was explored in many different ways and was correlated with the students' understanding of the new emerging community and of the new activities this would engender. Most students preserved the corner element, (the front), facing the north and west sides of the street. Expansions and changes occurred towards the north or on a small parcel of vacant land (the back side). In these cases, the historic fagade towards the street was rescued and all new activities occurred within the building. These activities were only seen through the large portal of the fire truck gates or approaching the Firehouse from North Miami Avenue. Some students felt a need to open the building toward the street and to be more expressive with their designs. They used large-scale billboards, extracted pieces of the building and inserted new volumes, ramps and screens. In these cases, the fagade was redesigned, as a face, that carried messages through the use of technological devices, or was opened to walk (skate) in or had larger sidewalks for sitting and wandering. For the exploration of the program, emphasis was placed on how the culture of the arts can become a part of this new community. Discussions regarding new uses for the Firehouse were an open forum. It could encompass any art medium, different types of audiences and different kinds of programming. The museum's exhibitions could reflect the art being produced today — and the art of tomorrow. New artworks included large-scale environmental works, site -specific installations, video and other electronic media productions, as well as combined art/performance works. Versatility should be a basic requirement. It is always exciting with the introduction of a real client or a real site or program to inject a sense of reality into a studio environment. The context for this project had multiple, facets and could be approached from a conceptual as well as a real -world point of view. Every student defined his client, his site and the program. This allowed a diversity of projects that enabled the Firehouse to be seen in many different lights and visions. 0MM/CRA 02- SO 07 Serves as a community based center for business owners and residents. Bridges the gap between the diverse cultures and business in the neighborhood. • Demonstrate to investors the City of Miami's commitment to Park West. Demonstrates to the World the city of Miami support for the arts. Gity 0f Mliarni € naIysrs The city of Miami has the opportunity of standing at the plate and hitting a home run as a cosmopolitan center which supports the following: • Offer the City of Miami exposure as proponents of the Fine Avis Erring international attention to the City as a leading center for contemporary art Promote South Florida Artist in a greater context Floor Plan Distribution We believe that the Firehouse would be best used if the galleries were divided into an international gallery for paintings and installations and another for local art professionals. We have envisioned the outdoor area as a possible chess park where films could also be projected onto the side of the building for public access film festivals. • International Contemporary Exhibition Space- Ground level • Local Art Gallery- Ground Level - • Second Floor -Administrative Offices - Conference Room - That can be shared for meetings by different community based organizations.( Town Hall component) - Studio Space - If an artist in Residence program is established - Class Room Space - Documentary / Film component • Outdoor / Chess Park / Fireman Memorial • Film Projection Theater- possibly outdoor Educational Importance I The Firehouse Art Complex will be nestled in between the New World School of the Arts (Downtown), International Fine Arts College (Omni Area), & the Design and Architecture Senior High (Design District). These established academic art institutions offer the opportunity for college students to attain experience working as both docents and volunteers with artist as they prepare for their exhibits. • Offer young adults an opportunity to work with leading art professionals • Reach out and educate people about the advantages of the Fine Arts community • Demonstrate to individuals the opportunities available for creative professionals: in careers in film, photography, graphic design, product design, advertising, etc. • Create relationships with the Miami Skills center demonstrating to adults the growing number opportunities in the arts. Lectures / Conferences • Art classes Comparable - Nationally recognized Art Centers I The impact of Arts Complex s around the country in both rural and urban centers has had an enormous economic impact in their communities. The following institutions are demonstrative of the success that Fine Arts establishments offer as grass roots intellectual centers as well as beacons for the communities they represent. - P.S.1 - Brooklyn -Contemporary arts center / recently acquired as a satellite facility by the Museum of Modern Art, N.Y. - Artist Space - New York / Leading Arts center with Artist resource file. • Project Row Houses - Texas / Exhibition Spaces located in shotgun style homes, proving the economic impact of the art community. • Carriage House - Long Island / Contemporary Exhibition space located in Carriage House of previous mansion. • Capp Street Project - San Francisco / Exhibition space that lead an economic revival in it's community - Recently acquired by SFMOMA. • Fabric Workshop - Pittsburgh / Leading exhibition complex with an artist residency and production facility. • LACE - Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions 1 Located in the heart of Hollywood, this center has spearheaded an economic revival. • COCA - Seattle Center for Contemporary Art / Leading Arts Center • HallWalls - Buffalo ! Contemporary space founded by Artist, proven track record of economic impact. • Art Nexus - Atlanta ! Residency center assisting artist in creating limited edition Books. • The Mattress Factory - Philadelphia / Leading exhibition and Production Center. Origional proposal 1995. 0']I/CRA 02- 80 i For over twenty years, Die Centerfor the Arts (formerly the Dia Art Foundation) has played a vital and original role among arts institutions in New York, ac well as nationally and intemationall}; by initiating, supporting, presenting, and preserving projects in nearly every artistic medium, and creating a primary locus for interdisciplinary art and criticism. The name Dia, taken from the Greek word meaning "through, " suggests the center's role in enabling the realization of extraordinary artistic projects. Dia's first major projects, undertaken in the late 1970s, were long-term sited works of art not likely to be accommodated by conventional museums because of their nature or scale. hgp://www.diacenter.orp_/dia/historv.html �= —P 1� C EA pioneer in the alternative space movement, Artists Space was founded in 1972 as a non- profit institution supporting unaifiliated contemporary artists working in the visual arts, including the media of video, performance, architecture and design. The mission of Artists Space is to encourage diversity and experimentation in the arts, to provide an exhibition space for untried art and artists, and to foster an appreciation for the role that artists play in our community as reporters, provocateurs, commentators, and peers. In its twenty-five yearhistory, Artists Space has presented the work of over 5, 000 emerging artists. bn://www.artistsspace.ory/ The Contemporary I Art Nexus,Atlanta contemporary art center, serves as a catalyst, sparking the imagination of artists, whether they be cutting edge professionals or emerging photographers and critics, by allowing them a setting in which they can explore their unique vision. Beginning in 1973, the Contemporary has annually awarded studio workspace to approximately twelve artists working in a variety of visual media. With twelve studios available, the program fosters a collaborative environment that supports the creative process. The Contemporary is recognized as a leader in providing artists with affordable space to develop their work. The program also serves as a source for information concerning the local and national art scene. http://www. nexusart. orp/pa ges/studioartist/studioart. himl Formore than 22 years, the award -winning Nexus Press has been devoted to the production and publication of artists' books. As the premier book press in the United States devoted to the creation of experimental artist books, over 200 high quality, original artist books have been produced at Nexus Press. Nexus Press has collaborated with both national and international artists from every continent, including a dramatic series of international artists' books produced as part of the Cultural Olympiad of the 1996 Olympic Games. Nexus Press books are distributed and included in major collections throughout the world including the Museum of Modem Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Each year, hundreds of artists throughout the world vie for the most prestigious and highly competitive Nexus Press International Residency Program. Two artists are selected to be in residence and collaborate with the staff, enhancing their knowledge and skills in all production and publishing functions. The work of the Press extends into the community not only via books but also through its commitment to education. httA//wwwnexusart. orcr/Daaes/nexuspress/nexuspress html 01 CRA 02- 80 11 guillermo ortiz I vicente castillo 5 k STU-E:>ENT R'---'P C> S A L I L-j (:J i asG, r-i cl i n cD n-iarr-eAc) N/ailclinnia M kc--nneth mzata marine giamme el OTAIN11CRA 02- 80 15 09-- R0 17 ri:7 IQ 23 ®N4Ng/CRA 0 0 Virtual Box The intention to renovate the firehouse station, located along North Miami Avenue and N.W. fourteen street, was to complement the existing building rather than to com- pete against it. The station itself, as seen from the articu- lation of its facades, represents an artistic expression that has slowly faded throughout. Its interior walls, deterio- rated and corroded show the layers of time the building has surpassed. All in all, the firehouse is a historic monu- ment, an icon that has been abandoned and forgotten along with the community that surrounds it. The design concept was generated by the tensional forces caused by North Miami Avenue to elongate and expand into the community north of the building. This expansion and elongation creates layers that become interfaces, similar to the layers that exist as one transitions from a pv61ic space to a private space. In addition, the existing t ,g now becomes a layer itself, a threshold to the c o m m u n i t y In conclusion, the design idea was to integrate, the solid- ity of the existing structure with newtransperent and trans- lucent layers, the existing classical style of architecture with a post -modem one, and the community with a pub- lic building that is meant to convey an identity and entice others to its programmatic functions. Floor Plan Scale : 1',0'=v8, 28 S w i i c h G a lie r i e s The area where Switch Galleries is proposed is in the Omni Area of Miami. This area is in the process of rede- velopment and the intention is to create a gathering space for the community. The proposal asks to redesign the Firehouse into an exhibition space; therefore, creating the possibility of an art education center with the main objective of educating the youth in the arts. In order to attract the young people of this community it is neccesary to provide a facility where they can become educated in art while doing some activity they like. Skateboarding and other such activities have become popular, and have emerged from these types of neighborhoods; it is fit to design a park into the gallery. The union of the art gal- lery and the park allows for these other activities to be- come part of the art exhibit. Placing the two elements side by side a visual contact is established between the gallery and the park. The two strips unite with an inter- locking ramp that goes in two directions. One ramp pen - el -`qs the gallery, thus allowing the young to view that ntained inside. The second ramp projects out of the building into the garden/park, allowing a complete view of the park. This ramp turns back to the building and lands in an area where top viewing of the ramps can be achieved, (practical for filming or photography). The social and teaming areas are located in this second floor, overlooking the park/ street view. The idea of projecting the ramps through the building and creating an interplay with the interior and exterior of the building comes from the investigation of contemporary art. Themes of light, transparency or translucent materials, as well as projec- tions are important. The investigation of art lead to the concept of projecting film art from the building, not just limiting the projections to the ramps and the back wall (that become the screens) but they can also extend out into the community, on other buildings. The idea of light penetrating and becoming a transparent space is done by opening the building and enclosing the necessary ar- eas with glass. To create privacy and close off the build- ing, translucent walls were placed surrounding the open areas of the ramps. The Firehouse becomes a projec- tion of light at night and a projection of sun during the day, and an integration of -art forms. Marina Gioammaftei t 30 � r ,._ � '' t The exhibition of the his- toric Firehouse project was held at the City of Miami, Miami Riverside Center, January 2002_ .w 61 z-\ /CRA so 09-26-02 16:26 FROM-AMERICAN GIFT CORP 3058841200 T-118 P 01/01 F-582 ,,�� ITEM I? &a 1a CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA / - INTER -OFFICE MEN'IORANDUNI To: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. and Date. August 26, 2002 File: Members of the CRA Board Sah_iect: Request for Conveyance of Fire Station No. 2 to the CRA From: Annette Lewis References: ii Acting Executive Director Enclosure: Resolution RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the CRA Board of Directors authori:!e the Executive Director to request to the City of Miami the conveyance of Fire Station No. 2, lo,:�ated at 1401 North Miami Avenue, for furtherance of redevelopment activities within the Ere Station No. 2 Motion Picture and Media District. JUSTIFICATION At the Special CRA Board meeting of February 25"', 2002, distinguishe,3 members of the Arts industry joined residents and business owners of the OMNI and park W Est sub areas to discuss the future of the area. The consensus from this meeting led for the neec► to plan for an and cultpraj based activities. S� ��l /tea - Q=.. ✓ _ CRA AGENDA _ 801 ICRA