Tech Works! will be a center that: Preserves the major technical accomplishments and innovations of the Southern Tier Engages visitors in understanding the local advances in technology that enhance the quality of life throughout our world Educates visitors on the environment, individuals, and resources that gave rise to the rich heritage in innovation in our region. Rekindles the creative spirit and innovative skills in students, teachers, the workforce, visitors, and the community at large.

Chenango River Bike & Pedestrian Trail Trolley Barn Riverwalk Hotel Tech Works! Rod Serling’s father’s market 1930s Interstate Access ARTS DISTRICT Intermodal Station

Series A Site Plan approved by Zoning and Planning Commission Approvals August 2011

321 Water Street, Binghamton, NY - Fall 2009 Two story brick bldg (1912); One story brick addition (1946); Metal addition (1972)

Restrooms Foyer Gift Shop Imagination Zone Loading Dock Exhibit Preparation Blue Box Inventory & Collection Storage Visible Artifact Access Guided tours Hall of Enterprise Programs & Temporary Exhibits Good things in small packages CONNECTING BIG IDEAS Photons in action Kinetic exhibit under stairs

Proposed south facade Adaptive reuse plans include: Replace one story addition (SW corner) with at-grade entrance, glass curtain wall, metal sunscreen/photovoltaics as appropriate Retain brick stairwell to second floor (right center) Glass-in porch (SE corner) for kinetic exhibit w/ giant video screen Solar ivy along S & E fronts to tie together construction eras. Preliminary Concept Sketch - Bucher Borges Group - Sept 2011 Existing south façade - Fall 2011

New South Entrance & Foyer Addresses grade difference, making outside ramp unnecessary Demo damaged concrete, low ceilinged rooms Glass front pierced metal screen Glassed in cube at SE corner - Kinetic Entry Exhibit

,000+ visitors to behind the scenes tours TechWorks! design st fl Renovate 19,000 sf - code compliant Fall 2012 Install IBM Visible Access Artifacts 4,000 sf st fl Exhibits 10,000 sf 2014 New Entrance - Ribbon Cutting Out of this World Technology exhibit, 5,000 sf Visible Access Artifacts/Archives to 2 nd Floor + ? years New North Building for Shuttle Simulator Tech Works! notional timeline

SE Corner Porch - Kinetic exhibit of manufacturing processes temporary display to change over time, e.g., Pick & place electronic components (Universal) Carroll Press printing punch cards (IBM) Bending "bill till holders" (E H Titchener) Moving pkgs (Binghamton Materials Handling, Raymond) etc.

Imagination Zone - Entrance Experience that expands the mind & points the way to other experiences. All visitors use inside ramp up to main level

Hall of Enterprise A collection of stories, artifacts showcasing pioneering advances by Southern Tier companies

Good things come in small packages

Paths of the Photons

IBM PLANT # 1 Past, Present, & Future Explore the Power of “THINK” Request a reservations at least one week in advance at Tours the last Saturday afternoon of the month, plus group tours on request

Second Floor 4,000 sf for Visible Access & guided tours of IBM PLANT # 1 Collection

Candidate for replacement with modern structure to accommodate NASA's Shuttle Simulator and Raymond side loader for visitor access In the interim, Hardwiring our Innovative Legacy interactive murals BU-SOM Pricewaterhouse Cooper Scholars proposed project. Interactive murals – technology history

Tech Works! Economic Impact $ per visitor (GBCVB) # of visitors (ConsultEcon Estimated Spending 11/2006) Primary TechWorks! $ ,272$ 198,000 Secondary TechWorks! $ 45 $ ,764$1,024,000 $ 193,000 Visitor TechWorks! $ 169 $ ,252$4,268,000 $ 215,000 71,300$5,898,000

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