Main area -Main castle building fully restored w/ downstairs as flex space for art exhibits, fashion shows, other similar events. Can be rented out to create a revenue stream. Will include dedicated bar/cafe space to be opened during gallery use hours -Upper floors to be artist lofts (non-residential but lbr, it might happen). These are intended to be residencies or fellowships awarded to new and upcoming artists and craftspeople (whose work can be done within a building meaning that fashion can happen here, glassblowing or pottery cannot be); these have various lengths (1-3 years depending) and are administered by a new arm of the Arts Restoration Committee. Intent is to also bring artists from various parts of the Free Cities together in order to foster more innovation. Art using technology is also highly encouraged. -Having the strong event space/resident component also allows for the heating/water/hvac/etc. below to be a little bit more hidden. Naturally a residential space needs these things!
Below ground - THere will be basic air filtration and circulation -As the upper portion of the castle is expected to provide event space, food space, etc. it will be hooked to existing water and sewer lines. This will extend to the basement as well. -Dungeon is totally scrubbed, stripped, etc. A small antechamber will provide a fraction of office space in order to at least obscure, for the time being, the purpose of the basement. Generally it will be said to be storage space. -Dungeons will be retrofitted to create dorm-room like spaces into 4 blocks that correspond to the cardinal directions. 500 people will be housed per block with an anticipated total of 2,000 individuals. The dorm rooms will generally house 2-4 people, with six being the maximum in case of Massive Chaos. -Each area will have a central security point, 4 communal kitchen space for cooking, and a green house featuring UV lights for growing plants and small crops. -Each communal kitchen will feature a pantry with an assigned locker per-room that will use magic finger print scanning to provide access. Food storage area will also be provided with additional spellwork to prolong freshness of ingredients. -Each area will have a dedicated medical bay. Storage area for medicine will have similar enchantments to the pantries to ensure longevity of supplies. -UV lights overhead will follow a daily cycle to keep people on track and alleviate some sense of being in a basement. Below ground: -Bathrooms and running water will be included. -Murals and mosaics will be on the walls between dorms to create a more homey atmosphere. Some will be installed when the space opens, some space will be reserved for residents if/when the space is needed to provide stress relief/a creative outlet.
Defense - Metal that can absorb magic attack - Each block will have a portal stone that can be used for escape in case of a siege, attack, or other emergency that compromises the safety of all those living there. An additional two stones will be available on the surface level. - Each area will have two large doors from ceiling, locking any invaders in to one specific block and permitting other blocks to escape via portal stones. However, this also risks the 500 lives living in a given block, and so it is included as a last resort. - Ways of observing attacks from approaching armies in the desert via ground radar that triggers when certain parameters (magic, vibrations, etc.) go off. - Several bedrooms are for scouting/keeping watch as well. - Resident birds also can do patrols. -Additional drainage will be dug in case someone tries to flood the dungeon - Both shock absorbers and spells spells will be in place to minimize any attacks for those living in the dorm areas; structural and magical enforcements will likewise be put in place. - Per Viktor's help, We use a crystal to siphon energy and power the device, and we direct the magical forces accordingly to produce the shield. Like an automated mage
Overall descriptive draft: The visible part of the castle will be fully restored. The ground level will be available as a flex space for gallery exhibitions, fashion shows, concerts, and other similar events, with rentals available to create a revenue stream. A cafe space will be included and open when there are gallery shows. Alucard will propose that the upper level floors be turned into artist studios (this is non-residential but acknowledges that sometimes you do just sleep in your work space.) Access to these studios will be awarded to up and coming artists and craftspeople who submit applications for fellowships to a newly formed arm of the Arts Restoration Committee, which will award 1, 2, and 3 year fellowships. The intent is to bring artists from various parts of the Free Cities together to foster innovation, collaboration, and community. Technology and it's relationship with art will also be hidden.
old notes
-Main castle building fully restored w/ downstairs as flex space for art exhibits, fashion shows, other similar events. Can be rented out to create a revenue stream. Will include dedicated bar/cafe space to be opened during gallery use hours
-Upper floors to be artist lofts (non-residential but lbr, it might happen). These are intended to be residencies or fellowships awarded to new and upcoming artists and craftspeople (whose work can be done within a building meaning that fashion can happen here, glassblowing or pottery cannot be); these have various lengths (1-3 years depending) and are administered by a new arm of the Arts Restoration Committee. Intent is to also bring artists from various parts of the Free Cities together in order to foster more innovation. Art using technology is also highly encouraged.
-Having the strong event space/resident component also allows for the heating/water/hvac/etc. below to be a little bit more hidden. Naturally a residential space needs these things!
Below ground
- THere will be basic air filtration and circulation
-As the upper portion of the castle is expected to provide event space, food space, etc. it will be hooked to existing water and sewer lines. This will extend to the basement as well.
-Dungeon is totally scrubbed, stripped, etc. A small antechamber will provide a fraction of office space in order to at least obscure, for the time being, the purpose of the basement. Generally it will be said to be storage space.
-Dungeons will be retrofitted to create dorm-room like spaces into 4 blocks that correspond to the cardinal directions. 500 people will be housed per block with an anticipated total of 2,000 individuals. The dorm rooms will generally house 2-4 people, with six being the maximum in case of Massive Chaos.
-Each area will have a central security point, 4 communal kitchen space for cooking, and a green house featuring UV lights for growing plants and small crops.
-Each communal kitchen will feature a pantry with an assigned locker per-room that will use magic finger print scanning to provide access. Food storage area will also be provided with additional spellwork to prolong freshness of ingredients.
-Each area will have a dedicated medical bay. Storage area for medicine will have similar enchantments to the pantries to ensure longevity of supplies.
-UV lights overhead will follow a daily cycle to keep people on track and alleviate some sense of being in a basement.
Below ground:
-Bathrooms and running water will be included.
-Murals and mosaics will be on the walls between dorms to create a more homey atmosphere. Some will be installed when the space opens, some space will be reserved for residents if/when the space is needed to provide stress relief/a creative outlet.
Defense
- Metal that can absorb magic attack
- Each block will have a portal stone that can be used for escape in case of a siege, attack, or other emergency that compromises the safety of all those living there. An additional two stones will be available on the surface level.
- Each area will have two large doors from ceiling, locking any invaders in to one specific block and permitting other blocks to escape via portal stones. However, this also risks the 500 lives living in a given block, and so it is included as a last resort.
- Ways of observing attacks from approaching armies in the desert via ground radar that triggers when certain parameters (magic, vibrations, etc.) go off.
- Several bedrooms are for scouting/keeping watch as well.
- Resident birds also can do patrols.
-Additional drainage will be dug in case someone tries to flood the dungeon
- Both shock absorbers and spells spells will be in place to minimize any attacks for those living in the dorm areas; structural and magical enforcements will likewise be put in place.
- Per Viktor's help, We use a crystal to siphon energy and power the device, and we direct the magical forces accordingly to produce the shield. Like an automated mage
Images
- https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Odk8e
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_Cistern
- https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/020/854/625/large/jesus-campos-jimenez-nerkin-aljibe-profanado-concept.jpg?1569426846
- https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/covers/images/028/962/759/large/martin-de-graaf-martin-de-graaf-substance-challenge-moorish-mosaics-substance-thumbnail-martin-de-graaf-2017.jpg?1596040778
- https://cdn.thecollector.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/david-robert-interior-of-the-mosque-in-cordoba.jpg?width=1080&quality=55
- https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/what-is-moorish-design-14-1621264406.jpg
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irori
Overall descriptive draft:
The visible part of the castle will be fully restored. The ground level will be available as a flex space for gallery exhibitions, fashion shows, concerts, and other similar events, with rentals available to create a revenue stream. A cafe space will be included and open when there are gallery shows. Alucard will propose that the upper level floors be turned into artist studios (this is non-residential but acknowledges that sometimes you do just sleep in your work space.) Access to these studios will be awarded to up and coming artists and craftspeople who submit applications for fellowships to a newly formed arm of the Arts Restoration Committee, which will award 1, 2, and 3 year fellowships. The intent is to bring artists from various parts of the Free Cities together to foster innovation, collaboration, and community. Technology and it's relationship with art will also be hidden.
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