2018-11-19_Att2_-_Dig_Photo_Doc-VT_4_LPOEs.doc

GSA New England Region 1

VT - Beecher Falls LPOE, VT – Canaan LPOE, VT – East Richford LPOE and VT – Richford LPOE Building Preservation Plan November 19, 2018 Attachment 2 – Digital Photographic Documentation

Attachment 2: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

I

OBJECTIVE

As part of compiling the Building Preservation Plan (BPP), the Historic Preservation Professional (HPP) shall provide for a site visit to produce photographic documentation establishing a record of current building conditions. Photograph the building's exterior envelope, significant interior spaces, materials and features.

II.

REQUIREMENTS

A.

Photographs shall be provided in digital format only, meeting current standards for professional architectural photography, at a minimum size and resolution of 5 X 7 inches, 300 DPI. Submitted photographs shall document spaces and conditions in views that legibly convey the overall appearance of the space as well as significant features and conditions, minimizing proportional distortion. All images shall be uploaded to the database and checked to verify image quality.

B.

All photography shall be executed by persons knowledgeable and experienced in photographing buildings and their details. The content of all photographs should reflect an understanding on the part of the photographer of the intent of photographic documentation as an informative and illustrative tool. Photographs must be clear, focused, and adequately lit.

III.

REQUIRED PHOTOGRAPHS

Provide as a minimum the following list of photographs. The Historic Preservation Professional (HPP) shall contact the GSA Project Manager to discuss additional or alternative views which the Historic Preservation Professional (HPP) may recommend from survey of building conditions.

A.

Exterior 1.

Site:

Four (4) overall views of each building showing relationship of the building to its surroundings

2.

Exterior facades of each structure:

Four (4) total, one (1) overall view of each

3.

Exterior areaways, sheds, or lean-tos:

Three (3) overall views of each, one (1) detail view

4.

Building entrance(s) at each structure:

One (1) view of each vestibule and/or entry at each building, whether at front, rear, and/or side(s) of structure

One (1) close-up view of original doors (if existing)

5.

Windows:

One (1) overall view of each original type at each structure

Three (3) close-up views of typical details of original window construction

One (1) overall view of each type of replacement window each structure as applicable

6.

Exterior light fixtures, pendants or sconces:

One (1) view of each type at each structure.

B. Interior 1.

Entrance vestibule for each LPOE:

Four (4) views of each

2. Main Lobby:

Four (4) views of main lobby 3.

Corridors:

Two (2) overall views of each Corridor in each structure at Basement, First Floor, and Second Floor, as applicable 4.

Offices:

Three (3) views of typical original Offices

Three (3) views of renovated Offices 5.

Stairwells:

Two (2) views of original stairways in each structure, one (1) view of each utilitarian or renovated stairwell 6.

Toilets:

Four (4) views of each original Toilet Room, including overall and close-up of typica1 fixtures

Two (2) views of typical renovated Toilet Room(s) 7.

Support/storage spaces at Basement, First Floor, Second and Third Floor:

One (1) overall view of each

8.

Mechanical Rooms:

One (1) overall view of each principal space

9.

Electrical Rooms:

One (1) view of each principal space, and one (1) detail view of any original equipment

10. Vehicle Inspection Pits (if existing):

One (1) overall view of each, and one (1) detail view of each 11.

Original interior details (if existing):

a) Doors: One view of each type and transom b) Light Fixtures: One view of each type c) Clocks, Directories and Bulletin Boards if existing:

One (1) view of each, typical d) Wall or ceiling ventilation grilles: One (1) view of typical

e) Fire Cabinets: One (1) view of typical.

f) Signage: One (1) view of each type

g) Built-in furnishings: One (1) view of each type

h) Significant or unusual architectural features or materials i) Unusual Building Systems: Allow total of five (5) views C.

Required Photographs (Material Deterioration and Damage): Provide a minimum of two (2) photographs of all major material deterioration and damage, whether exterior or interior