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Item No. 7b Date of Meeting August 23, 2016 Briefing on Pier 66 Exterior and Interior Modernization Maritime and Economic Development Divisions August 23, 2016 Contents Background P66 Modernization Project Objectives Exterior Faade Improvements Modernization of Bell Harbor International Conference Center Next Steps Port Headquarters at Pier 66 in 1915 Understanding the Past Connection to the Working Waterfront Waterfront in Decline 1980s Pier 66 Demolition Started in 1994 First Step to Modernization Construction, 1994-95 Central Waterfront Project Completed 1999 2016 Pier 66 Program Efforts to Date Initial discussion April, 2016 Faade Concepts development May, 2016 Faade options discussed with Port Commissioners and executive team May, 2016 Early cost estimating at zero % design range $5-$20 Million Best faade option approximately $13 Million Conference Center local market review May, 2016 Interior concept design development June, 2016 Interior improvements at zero % design estimated $7 Million Preliminary Planning Key Principles The project supports the Port's overall mission and continues our tradition and commitment to enhancing Seattle's waterfront Enhancing the entire Alaskan Way waterfront experience for local citizens and tourism Improving functionality of the facility for both cruise and conference/event customers Enhancing the environmental footprint of the terminal The project may generate new revenue over time to reduce levy obligation The project needs to be sensitive to the community and surroundings through architecture, history, and access Listening to feedback Key Exterior Components Environmental enhancements Functional enhancements Solar Canopies Landscaping Entrances Efficiency enhancements Public enhancements Identities Plaza for Public Gatherings and Signage Tourism Exterior Elements to Explore Faade options considered 8 Preliminary concept designs 3 Favored hybrid concepts 1. Basic upgrades $5 million 2. Preferred hybrid $13 million 3. "Cadillac" version $20 million Range of options considered Preferred Hybrid Concept Preferred Preferred Hybrid Concept View 1 Preferred Hybrid Concept View 2 Preferred Hybrid Concept View 3 Preferred Hybrid Concept View 4 Modernizing Bell Harbor International Conference Center Position Bell Harbor for the Future Protect the Port's investment Enhance loyalty and grow repeat business Remain competitive and respond to evolving market demands Upgrade technology and audio visual infrastructure More flexibility = adaptability to more uses Expand capacity to drive new business Improve the customer experience Unified design, improved wayfinding, improved flow and connection Natural light and water views Improved integration of expanded cruise and event spaces Grow Revenue Existing Entry - Main Entrance View of Proposed Design - Reception area not visible - Increase natural light and views to water - No sense of waterfront setting - Enhance arrival experience First Steps into the Facility Existing Condition - Lobby View from Proposed "Hub" - Solid entry vestibule - Views to water - No water view - More natural light - Concierge visible Improved Guest Experience Existing Condition - Lobby Proposed Operable Glass Wall - Limited views - Connect to expanded cruise spaces - Limited natural light - Provide access to atrium, light and water Creating New Connections New Waterlink Atrium - Balcony and stair connection to all three levels Creating New Connections New Waterlink Atrium Stair connection to all three levels Creating New Connections Proposed Cove Room - with operable glass walls closed to create private spaces Flexibility to create new meeting spaces Proposed Cove Room - with operable glass walls open to create event space Flexibility to create new open space Existing Condition - Harbor Dining Proposed Expanded Harbor Pre-function Area Room - Increase Capacity - Hard wall separation - Enhance flexibility - Limited flexibility - Increase natural light and views to water Dated and Dark to Flexible and Open Existing Bay Auditorium Pre-function - view towards existing Seaway Room Dated furnishings & fixed walls Proposed Bay Auditorium Pre-function - New Seaway Room with operable glass walls Flexible Open Space With Water Views Brian Flaherty, Sr. Vice President Columbia Hospitality, Inc Next Steps Return to Commission to request funding for design development and environmental review. Upcoming briefings on Seattle Waterfront on October 11 and November 8
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