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and community.
With one foot in the academic world, and the other firmly planted
A rich mix of uses can bring together the remarkably diverse body
WETLANDS
EXISTING
CHANNEL
of things to come, and in the future, as an appropriate companion to a significant new construction including a Performing Arts building and
Learning Resource Center. The design for the buildings exterior reflects these expectations while also trying to establish a more collegiate
campus architectural character and to frame, highlight, and respect the unique wetland landscape to the north.
A glazed colonnade at the buildings first floor combines with a grand second floor window-box and a metal roofed third floor attic story.
EXISTING
POND
CONSTRUCTED
STORM WATER
WETLAND
Modest roof terraces off the third floor event spaces offer another way to showcase activity inside. Careful use of curtain wall, translucent
panels, and storefront glazing on the south and north faces of the building takes advantage of the best opportunities for views in and out, as well
as optimal solar management. South facing glass is shaded with integrated sun-screens or overhangs.
SERVICE
DRIVE
The north facing caf opens to even, indirect light and an outdoor dining deck near a constructed storm water wetland and amenity pond. The
distinctive, natural setting of the campus wetland sanctuary suggested selective use of wood as an interior material that can be seen from the
STUDENT
CENTER
outside through the glass. The warmth that wood ceiling decking gives is desirable in the main gathering spaces of the building, particularly in
the games mezzanine and caf, where it adds to a boardwalk that extends the entry portal into the landscape.
ACADEMIC
PROGRAM
CONTEXT
THIRD FLOOR
TERRACE OVERLOOK
TO WETLANDS
ELEV
LOBBY
EAST STAIR
STOR
WOMEN
ROOF BELOW
ROOF
BELOW
TRELLIS
MEN
MECH EQUIP
EAST
STAIR
OFFICE
STUDY
MEETING
OFFICE
ROOF BELOW
ELEV
LOBBY
STOR
CATERING SUPP
MULTI PURPOSE EVENT
TERRACE
TERRACE
SECOND FLOOR
STAIR
TO DINING
ELEV
LOBBY
EAST STAIR
STUDY
WOMEN
E
STUDY MEETING
MDF
CONF / MEETING
OPEN TO BELOW
STOR
VENDING
STUDY
MEETING
STOR
STUDY
IDF
WOKR AREA
WOMEN
SGA
LOUNGE
WEST STAIR
STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
ELEV LOBBY
PTK
STUDY
LOCKERS
FITNESS
CENTE
R
DINING TERRACE
DINING
TO THE WETLANDS
BEYOND
MECHANICAL
COFFEE /
BAGELS
FOOD SERVICE
SERVICE
DOCK
TODDLERS
SERVERY
SERVICE
VESTIBULE
INFANTS
CHECK IN
DIR.
MENS
LOCKERS
CHILDREN
BOOKS
STORAGE
INFO
DESK
STORAGE
MULTI PURPOSE
EVENT ROOM A
ENTRY PORTAL
MULTI PURPOSE
EVENT ROOM B
WOMENS
VESTIBULE
MEETING
SEMINAR
ELEC
STORAGE
STORAGE
VESTIBULE
WEST STAIR
MTG
STUDY LOUNGE
MTG
COMMONS
EAST
STAIR
ASSIT DIR
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