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WELCOME! The meeting will begin momentarily. How to Use Zoom Webinar: • Zoom Webinar will not permit access to your camera • Please submit comments/ questions in writing through the Q&A function • Written comments/ questions can be submitted at any time and will be answered or discussed at designated points during the meeting by the panelists • Click “Raise Hand” if you would like to speak your comments/questions at designated points with the panelists. A moderator will grant temporary access to your device’s Thank you for participating in our virtual public microphone. consultation meeting! AnnBehaArchitects NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM NATIONAL MALL BUILDING RESTAURANT ADDITION REPLACEMENT Section 106 Consulting Parties Meeting #1 09/29/2020 AnnBehaArchitects 1 MEETING AGENDA MODERATOR Carly Bond, Historic Preservation Specialist, Smithsonian Facilities PANELISTS Christopher Browne, Deputy Director, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Sharon Park, FAIA, Assoc. Director of Historic Preservation, Smithsonian Facilities Mike Henry, Sr. Project Manager, Smithsonian Facilities Philip Chen, FAIA, Principal, Ann Beha Architects Rick Flansburg, Assoc. Director, Collections, Archives, Logistics, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Mary Ellen Slattery, Project Manager, Smithsonian Enterprises John Gentry, Architectural Historian, EHT Traceries Carly Christopher Sharon Mike Philip Rick Mary Ellen John AnnBehaArchitects 2 MEETING AGENDA - Carly Bond, Smithsonian Institution • Welcome Q&A Process • Overview of Section 106 Process - Carly Bond, • Zoom Webinar will not permit access to your Smithsonian Institution camera • Project Goals - Christopher Browne, Smithsonian • Please submit comments/ National Air and Space Museum questions in writing through the Q&A function • Evaluation of Historic Significance - Sharon Park, FAIA, • Written comments/ Smithsonian Institution questions can be submitted at any time and will be answered or • Q&A - Panelists discussed at designated points during the meeting • Building Deficiencies- Mike Henry, Smithsonian Institution by the panelists • Click “Raise Hand” if you • Background - Philip Chen, FAIA, Ann Beha Architects would like to speak your – Site & Context comments/questions at designated points with the – Existing Conditions panelists. A moderator will grant temporary • Design Principles- Philip Chen, FAIA, Ann Beha Architects access to your device’s microphone. • Next Steps - Carly Bond, Smithsonian Institution • Q&A - Panelists AnnBehaArchitects 3 SECTION 106 OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT (NHPA) NASM is a contributing resource to the National Mall Historic District. A Determination of Eligibility (DOE) is currently in progress for the NASM. Section 106 requires federal agencies to consider the effects of their actions (“undertakings”) on historic properties. It requires consultation to seek, discuss, and consider the views of “consulting parties” who are invited to participate in the process. Consulting parties include the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Indigenous tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), local elected representatives, other interested parties, and the public. Approximately 150 consulting parties have been invited to participate. Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum, National Mall Building AnnBehaArchitects Restaurant Addition Replacement 4 OVERVIEW OF THE SECTION 106 PROCESS WE ARE HERE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Initiate the Identify Assess Resolve Process Historic Adverse Adverse Properties Effects Effects Define the Define Area of Assess Effects on Avoid, Minimize and/ Undertaking Potential Effects Historic Resources or Mitigate Adverse (APE) Effects Initiate Section 106 Apply Criteria of Identify Historic/ Adverse Effect Notify ACHP of Adverse Identify Consulting Cultural Resources Effects Parties Create Resolution Involve the Public Document (MOA/PA) Consultation with Consulting Parties Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum, National Mall Building AnnBehaArchitects Restaurant Addition Replacement 45 ROLE OF THE CONSULTING PARTY Consulting parties participate through a series of meetings to: IDENTIFY historic properties within the Area of Potential Effects ASSESS adverse effects to historic properties RESOLVE those adverse effects through avoidance, minimization, and mitigation strategies The consulting parties meetings are to focus on the historic resources within the Area of Potential Effects and provide detailed discussions on how the proposed new or rehabilitated restaurant would adversely affect those historic resources and ways to appropriately avoid, minimize, or mitigate any adverse effects. Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum, National Mall Building AnnBehaArchitects Restaurant Addition Replacement 46 AREA OF POTENTIAL EFFECTS Perns lvania Aven 1\!HS-1 m J a r-------- -----------, 1 ------------ • I I I I I • I I National Mall Historic District I I • • I I I I I • • I ------- -, r------.J All resources- are identified by listing NR, NHL, DC Inventory, Contributing to Mall HD or NR Eligible ·J:[! Area of Potential Effects (APE) National Mall Historic Di strict l'" • Pennsylvania Avenue NHS ~ 0 Orville & Wilbur Wright Buildings (NR Eligible) 0 National Gallery of Art- East (NR Eligible) ., Freer Gallery of Art (NR; contributing to Mall H D) f} National Air & Space Museum (NR Eligible) National Gallery of Art - West 0 (DC Inventory; contributing to Mall H D) ~ Smithsonian Castle 8 Lyndon Baines Johnson Dept of Education (NR; NHL; contributing to Mall HD) (N R Eligible; DC Inventory) 0 Bulfinch Gatehouses (DC; NR; cont. to Mall HD) G) Social Security Administration (NR) ~ Natural History Museum ~ Arts & Industries (DC Inventory; contributing to Mall H D) (NR, NHL, contributing to Mall HD) A United States Botanic Garden v (DC Inventory; contributing to Mall HD) G) National Museum of American History fD Hirshhorn Museum (NR; contributing to Mall HD) (NR Eligible, contributing to Mall HD) 0 U.S. Capitol & Grounds (NR; NHL) ~ U.S. Department of Agriculture * Plan of the City of Washington (not shown) Smithsonian Institution (NR; contributing to Mall HD) National Air and Space Museum, National Mall Building EHT TRACERIES Restaurant Addition Replacement AnnBehaArchitects 7 NASM HISTORICAL TIMELINE 1958 President Eisenhower authorized the initial plans for the museum on the Mall 1971 Congress appropriated the building’s construction 1976 The museum opened to the public as a part of the nation’s Bicentennial celebrations. 2016 NASM was the most visited museum in the world • Of the museums on the Mall, NASM has the highest visitation (6,369,775 in 2018) and has welcomed over 350 million visitors since its opening. • This has taken a toll on the building, which is now undergoing a major revitalization. Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum, National Mall Building AnnBehaArchitects Restaurant Addition Replacement 48 NASM RESTAURANT BACKGROUND The restaurant addition was constructed from 1987 to 1988 for the purpose of: • Featuring a larger restaurant facility conveniently adjacent to the museum • Providing food and beverage as part of the visitor experience • Reducing risk of exposure to the collections from the original location on the third floor • The restaurant addition was in full operation from 1988 until 2017 Over the years, several adjustments/interventions were made to the menu and to the building systems in an attempt to improve the visitor experience and minimize negative impacts to the artifacts. These will be discussed later in today’s session. Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum, National Mall Building AnnBehaArchitects Restaurant Addition Replacement 49 NASM RESTAURANT TODAY • Since McDonald’s lease expired, the space has supported a grab and go. • As a result of Covid-19, the museum and restaurant are now closed. • Several SI studies have indicated that the original structure no longer meets the original goals and has mechanical systems that have reached the end of their anticipated useful life of 30 years. • The restaurant is an important revenue generating component of NASM, that supports staff, programs, and the replacement of the building itself. • The restaurant also is an important public amenity that can enhance the visitor experience. Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum, National Mall Building AnnBehaArchitects Restaurant Addition Replacement 410 GOALS FOR A NEW RESTAURANT • As +/- 40% of the Smithsonian’s operating expenses are generated by activities such as the restaurant, stores, theaters, etc., the new restaurant must be high performing, revenue-generating, accessible, and adaptable to future change. • Security requirements and technology have changed much since the1980’s. The restaurant should be updated to meet current code requirements to ensure the safety of all visitors, staff, and artifacts. • The restaurant contains +/- 8% of NASM’s overall area but represents ~50% of the annual utility bill. The restaurant should be updated to meet or exceed SI’s sustainability goals. • Food service is an essential part of the visitor experience, particularly with school groups. The restaurant should be updated to provide quick service, multiple food options, and family-friendly prices. • The restaurant should reflect NASM’s mission / content and respond to the unique context of the National Mall. Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum, National