In order to find a plausible adaptive reuse solution for the former Federal Building and Post Office In Muncie, Indiana, which has been vacant and deteriorating since 1979 despite its significance, the characteristics of the building are analyzed in regards to the concept of historic preservation. A substantial graphical presentation is employed to assist the analysis.Five alternatives are identified as appropriate forms of adaptive reuse for the building. These alternatives, ranked in order of appropriateness, are:museumcultural-study centerart galleryconference center with office spaces showroom-office buildingImproving the reuse probability of the building is provided in five categories:adding usable floor areaupgrading building's thermal controlprovision of proper vertical transportationimproving historical integrityutilizing the advantageous environmentA proposal for converting the former Federal Building into a facility for the Ball State University Art Gallery is also included in the thesis in the form of spatial layouts, conversion work and cost estimation. The probable cost in converting the building according to the proposed plans is in the range of $1,307,516 - $1,451,812 or $40.26 - $44.70 per square foot. / Department of Architecture
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/182452 |
| Date | January 1981 |
| Creators | Otrakul, Weerawudht |
| Contributors | Seager, Andrew R. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | iv, 82 leaves, 42 leaves of plates : plans ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
| Coverage | n-us-in |
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