Alabaster Aequin Homes Call for Qualifications & Expression of Interest

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1 Alabaster Aequin Homes Call for Qualifications & Expression of Interest 8820, 8840, 8860, 8880, 8900, 8911 and 8931 Spires Road - Richmond FRONT Submitted by May 2018 Contact Leesa Strimbicki

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction 1 Program Objectives 2 Site Location 3 Design Rational for Townhouses 4 History 5 Landscape Plan 6 Artwork Locations & Themes 7 Art Budget 8 Artist Selection 9 Selection Panel 10 All building and landscape images are courtesy of: FORMWERKS ARCHITECTURAL PMG LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

3 INTRODUCTION Alabaster Aequin Homes is seeking an artist or team of artists for an artwork on Spires Road in Richmond. This Request for Expressions of Interest and Qualifications has been prepared to solicit responses from artists experienced with budgeting and collaboration with design teams. This Request for Expressions of Interest and Qualifications does not require the preparation of a proposal. This Request for Expressions of Interest and Qualifications is an open competition for artists residing in BC. is proud to be adding another project to the RICHMOND landscape. The buildings are located at 8820, 8840, 8860, 8880, 8900, 8911 and 8931 Spires Road. The site is within the City of Richmond s City Centre Area Plan Sub-Area B.1, which envisions high-density townhomes in the area. Located just East of Cooney Road, the surrounding context is largely single-family dwellings with several multi-family townhouse complexes along the arterial roads. The site is within walking distance of Richmond-Brighouse Station, bike routes and major bus routes connecting to the surrounding cities. The site s close proximity to schools, parks, restaurants and shopping centres will make it ideal for young couples, families and seniors in the area. The existing context surrounding the site consists of single-family developments; thus the architectural design is reflective of common features found in single family areas. The proposed development embodies the Tudor style architecture with varying façade treatment at key points, steep roof pitches, proportionate windows set symmetrically into traditional massing forms, projecting bays and architectural details such as brackets, brick chimney, fascias and external gutters. Materials will include selective use of brick, horizontal siding, fibre cement boards, robust wood detailing, shingles and divided windows. Rock, Water, Reeds, Illarion Gallant 1

4 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Alabaster is a boutique company with fresh ideas on how a home should be built. Founded and based in Vancouver BC, we are inspired by the neighbourhoods that make our city great. The values for Alabaster are: ACCOUNTABILITY We hold ourselves responsible to each other, our customers and the community. QUALITY We produce work of the highest standard, work that we are proud of. INTEGRITY We always act ethically, and do business honestly and professionally. LEGACY We are in business for the long-term, we build strong and lasting relationships. The guiding principles for the this project are to provide the following initiatives: a) Proximity to high pedestrian activity areas (e.g. active retail areas), transit stops (especially those serving high ridership routes), places of public gathering, public open spaces, and recognize pedestrian routes; b) Opportunities to expand on existing or future public artworks as part of an existing proposed multi-artwork concept; c) Reference places of special heritage or community; d) Advance the City of Richmond as an arts and cultural destination; e) Incorporate the ideas and work of various artistic disciplines (including visual,literary, performing) significance; f ) Offer both emerging and established artists the opportunity to expand their art practices; the consideration of the public realm as a sphere within which to engage new audiences. This project will be home to people of different incomes, ages and abilities; have good access to transit, jobs and services; and be well served by the community a whole. 2

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6 DESIGN RATIONALE FOR TOWNHOMES Courtyard townhomes and stacked townhomes are proposed with a raised courtyard. Massing is recessed at the upper levels to allow for more natural light into the courtyard. The proposed development features secure parking, which is accessed off of Spires Road. The proposal includes three-storey townhomes stacked above garden suites and the parking structure. A four-storey massing will be maintained along Spires Road to conceal the parking structure. However, buildings adjacent to single-family properties have been stepped back on the upper levels to reduce the massing to provide a gentler transition. The buildings fronting on Spires Road will feature a raised yard in order to raise the habitable floor elevation of the garden units and give privacy while allowing for casual surveillance of the street. The rear buildings will feature courtyard access and private access from the secured parking garage. The proposed development offers a variety of housing options for families. The 9 ground-oriented units are proposed along with a total of 54 unique-style townhouse units varying from one to two bedroom flats to three to four bedroom townhouse units with lock-offs. The unit sizes range between 600 and 1,800 square feet. 4

7 HISTORY Richmond was incorporated as a municipality on November 10, 1879, and was designated as a City on December 3, Richmond s islands were built up and shaped by the mighty Fraser River and it is the river that has shaped the growth of the city. The fishery and the rich delta soil provided by the river has been the basis for Richmond s economy and industrial development. Richmond s history is rooted in fishing, agriculture, shipping, aviation, and later in manufacturing, service and technological industries. Richmond is a land of many peoples. First Nations people were the first to come to the islands to fish and collect berries. The Coast Salish bands were known to have set up temporary camps, and they are said to have had year long dwellings on the islands which were scattered and moved from year to year. The first European settlers to this area were farmers in the 1860 s. The pattern of early settlement was oriented to the river, since it was easier to get around by boat than to cross the low-lying, often boggy interior areas of Lulu Island. The Fraser River also provided transport access to Richmond from the nearby City of New Westminster. Although the nature of the islands at the mouth of the Fraser suggests they were ideal locations for farms, farming was not easy; clearing, dyking and, in some cases, draining the land was a major task that had to be dealt with before the main work of farming could begin. Once begun, the diversity of agriculture was remarkable. In addition to grain and feed crops, vegetable and berry growing was highly successful. Perhaps the two facets of local agriculture of greatest renown were dairying and berry growing, the latter of which remains important to this day. Two berry crops in particular, blueberries and cranberries, thrive in the more peaty soil of central and eastern Lulu Island. The need to build dykes was a significant factor in causing the early settlers to petition the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council to grant status as a municipality to Richmond in Local government was a necessity if dykes, roads, bridges and other services were to be developed and maintained. This early start means that Richmond is seven years older than our neighbouring city, Vancouver. The abundance of the fishery attracted many more people to our shores. From the early 1880 s Richmond s fishing fleets brought their catches home to be processed in one of the numerous canneries that sprang up all along the river. This industry did more than bring fish to market. 5

8 HISTORY Related industries such as boat-building also thrived. The vitality of the fishing industry attracted Japanese fishermen to Richmond, adding not just to the industry but to the richness of our community as a whole. The growing cannery and boat building industries brought more migrant workers to the area. Among these were first nations people and the Chinese contract workers who originally came to British Columbia Located at No. 3 Road between Saba and Cook roads, Richmond Brighouse provides access to the numerous surrounding high density residential developments and nearby shopping centres such as Richmond Centre. The station is also within walking distance to Richmond City Hall and Richmond Hospital. Prior to the station opening, bus services terminated at the same location and was known as Richmond Centre shortly after the introduction of the 98 B-Line, and Richmond Exchange prior to the turn of the millennium. Richmond Brighouse Station is one of the last places to have 98 B-Line bus stop shelters. During planning, Richmond Brighouse Station was called Cook Road and Richmond City Centre. There was an option to rename the station to Brighouse, but the current name was chosen in

9 17R BIKE STORAGE BIKE STORAGE BIKE STORAGE BIKE STORAGE 30'-2" BLDG 10 24R C2 = 174 SF 386 SF D3 = 247 SF D3 = 247 SF C2 = 174 SF 323 SF D5 = 239 SF COMMUNAL = 1631 SF D1 = 239 SF D2 = 209 SF D1 = 239 SF ELEV LOBBY SERVICE BLDG 5 BLDG 3 BLDG 1 COMMUNAL = 1637 SF MAIL BUILT-IN 21R MECH ROOM BIKE ELEC STORAGE ROOM WATER ENTRY E 21R E HYD. 4R 17R 4R E 4R RESIDENT SPACES: STANDARD 27 SMALL CAR 11 TANDEM 28 ACCESSIBLE 2x6 MID NAILER9 TOTAL RESIDENT SPACES 6x6 POST, 75 TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES <1.1 PER UNIT> 70 VISITOR SPACES: 1x2 CEDAR VERTICALS STANDARD 8 SMALL CAR 1 ACCESSIBLE 1 TOTAL VISITOR SPACES 10 TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES <0.15 PER UNIT> 10 1x4 / 2X4 BOTTOM TOTAL NUMBER OF SPACES: NAILERS, BOTH 85 SIDES BICYCLE SPACES: HORIZONTAL 66 VERTICAL 13 TOTAL BICYCLE SPACES 79 TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES <1.25 PER UNIT> 79 MAX. VERTICAL SPACES <33%> 26 TOTAL REQ'D SPACES (CLASS 2) <0.2 PER UNIT> 13 1/3 POST HEIGHT IN CONCRETE FOOTING NOTE 1. ALL POSTS PRESSURE TREATED TO CSA STANDARD AND END CUTS TREATED WITH PRESERVATIVE. 2. ALL OTHER MEMBERS TO BE CEDAR. #2 (CONSTRUCTION) GRADE MINIMUM. 3. ALL HARDWARE HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED. 4. APPLY 2 COATS EXTERIOR STAIN TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION. FINISH SELECTION AS APPROVED BY PROJECT ARCHITECT. 5. ALL FENCES TO BE LEVEL. CHANGES IN GRADE TO BE IN 12"-18" STEPS (MAX.). GAPS TO GRADE TO FOLLOW FINISH GRADE. GAP TO BE 3-6". E COMMUNAL = 1212 SF 1/2" = 1'-0" GARBAGE ROOM 2x8 CAP WITH CHAMFERED EDGES 1x3 TOP 1x3 TOP NAILER 2x42 TOP NAILER MAX 8 FT. O.C. D1 = 265 SF D4 = 207 SF UNIT B2 D5 = 261 SF E 1/2" = 1'-0" 20R HYD. PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN LANDSCAPE PLAN Location for Artwork Tree to be retained WIRE TRELLIS SCREENING WIRE TRELLIS SCREENING PARTHENOCISSUS QUINQUEFOLIA 'VIRGINIA CREEPER' OUTDOOR SEATING 6'-0" WIRE TRELLIS SCREENING- WALL BOSTON IVY TO GROW GREEN SCREEN 4R 4R 4R CONCRETE SIDEWALK BIKE RACK, CAPACITY 12 BIKES. SITE TOTAL: 13 CLASS 2 BIKE PARKING POTENTIAL PUBLIC ART LOCATION BIKE RACK, 2-BIKE CAPACITY FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION GATES AT ENTRY WALKS 6'-0" HEIGHT WOOD FENCE - S P I R E S R O A D COTNTACT ARBORIST WITH 4 WORKING DAYS NOTICE WHEN NEEDING TO ENTER EXISTING TREE PROTECTION ZONE WOOD-LIKE DECK OVER GRADE- CONCRETE WALK TREX OR EQUIVALENT SPECIAL PAVING AT SITE ENTRY STRUCTURE IN WITH ARBORIST IN ATTENDANCE DOBRA ONE - BIKE RACK - STAINLESS STEEL FOUNDATION PLANTING ACER GINNALA 'FLAME' CONCRETE SIDEWALK CONCRETE SIDEWALK SODDED LAWN LOADING INDOOR AMENITY: 1096 SF AREA MAIL BUILT-IN TREE PROTECTION FENCING, TYP. T.B.C. WITH ARBORIST PICEA OMORIKA ARBOUR ABOVE 4 BIKE BIKE RACK - SPECIAL PAVING AT COURTYARD 6' HT. WOOD FENCE BENCH 6' HT. WOOD PERIMETER FENCE TEMPORARY UNTIL GREENWAY COMPLETED BIKE RACK BOSTON IVY VINES ON WALL & BUFFER PLANTINGS MALUS 'PINK SPIRES' TRELLIS & BENCH EVERGREEN HEDGE 6' HT. WOOD FENCE TREE PROTECTION FENCING, TYP. T.B.C. WITH ARBORIST ZIP 7

10 ARTWORK LOCATION & THEMES Possible Themes for Artwork The themes are derived from the history. We envision a large discrete artwork which sets the tone for this development. Something sculptural, which reads as a focal point within the development that appeals with residents, neighbours and passers by alike. Fishing- fish traps Fruit- strawberries, cranberries Boatbuilding Wild Life-Herons Location for Public Art 8

11 BUDGET The total square footage of the project is 72,740 sq.ft. At 0.85 cents the total budget will be $ 61, The breakdown of fees is as follows: City of Richmond 5% for Public Art Program administration $ 3, Consultant Fees $ 6, Artist Proposal 3 x $ $ 1, Selection Panel 3 x 100 X 2 $ TOTAL COSTS $ 11, ART BUDGET 61,829,00 LESS 11,173.00= $ 50, Design Fees 20% 10, Fabrication & Installation 40,

12 ARTIST SELECTION The project will be an open competition for artists in BC. Up to three artists will be paid to develop a proposal for presentation to the Selection Panel. New up and coming Artists are encouraged to apply. Artists will be requested to provide the following information: 1. A Letter of Interest, no more than one page in length that explains the artist s particular emphasis or a conceptual approach to the project. 2. Current resume digital images of the Artist s work in a JPEG format. Artists may include image of one project. Do not imbed images within letter of interest or any other written materials. Images must be sent separately. 4. A numbered image list with the artist s name and a brief description of each image stating its title, date, medium, project size, the commission contract cost. 5. References: please list at least one commissioning agency and one design professional (architect, landscape architect, engineer, graphic designer, etc.) who have an intimate knowledge of the artist s work and working methods. Include complete addresses and telephone numbers. Please submit by to uam@telus.net. The deadline for receipt of submissions is July 6, 2018 by 12:00 PM. For further information contact Leesa Strimbicki

13 SELECTION PANEL Artist Selection and Resource Panel Three elements in carrying out a successful selection process are: A well informed Selection Panel of professionals An open process Clearly defined selection criteria The purpose of the Selection Panel is to select the highest qualified artist to work for Alabaster Homes. It is important that this group works together as a team. In addition, each panelist should be able to dedicate sufficient time to the selection process so that the artist selection is not made based on compromises necessitated by tight schedules. Each panelist will have one vote. The owner of the development has the right to veto the vote. If consensus cannot be reached within a reasonable time period, as determined by the selection panel facilitator, then a vote will be taken with the majority carrying the decision. The artist Selection Panel will be compromised of: 1 Client Representation 1 Member from the Public Art Committee 1 Architect and/or Landscape Architect 2 Representatives of the Art & Design Community Orbit Wall/Beer 11