Building Portrait of the Wells-Richardson Building

Intro to the Project

Winter term course to this day regret not taking a formal architecture class in college

fast paced introduction to elements from both architecture and urban theory

Why the Wells-Richardson Building

  • heritage site, old, centrally located
  • industrial building
  • part of a greater complex
  • attracted to it’s aesthetic, red brick, tall,

History

introduce your building and its function(s), explain its relationship to the city of Burlington, and elaborate on the changes it has undergone.

Site Visit

Structure

Description of image 4 View from across the street with other building faces visible Description of image 4 View from the St.Paul St and College St. Intersection
Pottery advert is mainly in view Description of image 4 Front Facade of the Wells-Richardson Building Description of image 4 View from entrance Description of image 4 Eastern side of the building with advert in closer view Description of image 4 Eastern side of the building with advert in closer view Description of image 4 Eastern side of the building with advert in closer view Description of image 4 Eastern side of the building with advert in closer view

Details

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Description of image 4 Sill (granite) with chipped off sides Description of image 4 Graffitti on exposed side of building (east) Description of image 4 Disjoint materials for foundation Description of image 4 Spalling
In certain parts of the eastern wall, brick was chipping. Most likely due to moisture saturating the brick. Description of image 4 Eastern side of the building with advert in closer view Description of image 4 Eastern side of the building with advert in closer view Description of image 4 A bird's home Description of image 4 A bird's home

Material Palette

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Sketches and Drawings

Description of image 4 Sketch of stained glass ornaments Description of image 4 Sill (granite) with chipped off sides Description of image 4 Graffitti on exposed side of building (east) Description of image 4 Changes of the eastern wall over time Description of image 4 Sketch of details on the iron columns

Present

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Relationships

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Maps

Description of image 4 How to get to the building Description of image 4 Site plan

The Building Now

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Conclusion

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