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NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY NEW STUDENT CENTER Advance - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY NEW STUDENT CENTER Advance - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY NEW STUDENT CENTER Advance Planning Presentation To The Chancellor CONTENTS 1.0 UNIVERSITY EXCERPTS/STATEMENTS 2.0 CHANCELLOR COMMENTS 3.0 DESIGN DRIVERS 4.0 CITY & CAMPUS 5.0 PROGRAM 6.0 CONCEPT
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CHANCELLOR COMMENTS
Plan for accessible parking to the union for community leaders during special events Provide university conference space in the union Designed for the students Provide dining/lounge/meeting space in the union Provide a high quality bookstore Abundant use of windows Provide appropriate space for graduate students Support community events to occur on campus Union should be competitive with peer institution unions
“Create a lively and energetic atmosphere”
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DESIGN DRIVERS
Place-Making – Campus Community, Congregation, Spirit of Place, Campus Living Room, Heartbeat / Centerpiece of Campus ………………for The Students…………… Identity – Iconic Symbol, “Aggie Persona” Brand, Central Hearth, Student Embracement, Beacon, Revenue Generator – Fiscal Stability Sustainability / Performance Driven Design – LEED Gold (minimum), Green Initiatives, Didactic Tool, MEP, Lighting and Daylighting, Landscape Award Winning / Design Excellence Functionality – Student Life Relevance, 24/7 Environment, Adjacencies, Serviceable Iconic…. A Beacon… For The Students…. For The Students……
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Site Location
The campus of North Carolina A&T State University is located within the city of Greensboro, North Carolina. Since its inception as a land grant university in 1891, North Carolina A&T has year after year carried a rich tradition of leadership and achievement. Spread over 188 beautiful acres at the center of North Carolina's Piedmont, A&T's campus is just 9 blocks from downtown Greensboro. Well-known for its quality of life, the area's mix of industry with schools and universities contributes to its economic and cultural diversity. An international airport plus two interstate highways facilitate easy access from all directions. DIN.
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Buildable Area
The buildable area for the new Student Center will be in the location of the existing Memorial Student Union and the site area to the west of the existing Union. This area is boarded by Campbell Hall to the east, Cooper Hall to the west, John Mitchell Drive to the south and Marteena Hall and Robeson Theater to the north. The red frames indicate the buildable area
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COOPER CAMPBELL MARTINA BLUFORD CIRCLE BOOKSTORE
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Proximity Parking & Vehicular Movement
Parking areas adjacent to the the proposed Student Center site are identified within the blue dashed areas. There are four (4) primary parking destinations within walking distance from the Student center site. Accessible parking and parking for VIP special events will be located directly to the north of the new Student Center
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special events can also occur directly to the south of the new Student Center across John Mitchell Drive. Streetscape enhancements are also planned for along John Mitchell Drive. These enhancements are intended to improve the
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experience and approach to the new Student Center and also establish connectivity to the future campus development
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Precinct F across Laurel Street.
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Future Structured Parking
The Campus Master Plan and current site plan for the new Student Center supports future structured parking to the east, directly adjacent to the Center.
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Views and Approaches “Linking The Greens”
One of the most significant attributes of the new Student Center and its proposed site are the views, view corridors and approaches the project affords itself. There are three (3) primary views to and from the new center. Toward and From Bluford Circle Toward and From the Formal Green From the Accessible and VIP Parking Area One of the more significant approach toward the New Student Center will be from John Mitchell Drive proceeding westward. A A B B B A A A
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Student Center: Hub & Collector
The new Student Center will serve as the campus Hub and Collector for NC A&T State University. Because of its central campus location, prominence along a significant east – west transportation artery (John Mitchell Drive) and at the intersection of the two primary campus greens, the new Student Center and it’s site has the
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the most successful “iconic” campus building for it’s students, faculty and community. The new Student Center will be designed as “the focal point of the focal point of the campus”.
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DINING
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PROGRAM
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Summary of Spaces
DINING Main Dining Hall Food Emporium & Café Sit-in Diner Branded Food Court 12,400 SF ACADEMIC STUDY / CONFERENCE / MEETING ROOMS 6,885 SF ADDITIONAL RETAIL Retail Venues Banking Salon / Barbershop Printing & Mail Center 5,600 SF RECREATION / ENTERTAINMENT Game Room / Billiards Bowling Central Ticket Office 6,900 SF LOUNGE SPACE Event / Information Aggie Pride Room Art Gallery 11,000 SF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Graduate Professional Council Greek Life Student Government Design Center 5,300 SF ADMINISTRATIVE Information Managers / Director Student Development 5,300 SF MULTICULTURAL 1,100 SF BUILDING SUPPORT Service Core & Circulation Mechanical 80,000 SF BALLROOMS Ballroom – 600 Pre-function Catering Coats/ Dressing Rm. 13,000 SF THEATRE Movies Entertainment Performances Orientation Auditorium 5,000 SF
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BOOKSTORE Multi - Level High End Retail (Increase From 57% To 78%) 14,000 SF
Summary of Spaces
A contemporary and sophisticated form
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bookstore. A base architecture organizes the space upon which programmatic zones and content categories are overlaid. A unique Aggie identity could be developed through the use of color, material, environmental graphics, language, and flexible zones where students can relax and gather.
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Summary of Spaces
In additional to the main Bookstore, the New Student Center will have additional Retail venues. Space for Banking and a Printing / Mail Service will be provided for the students. A Salon and Barber Shop has also been programmed for the new Center. The program does allow for future retail venues to be identified at a later date.
ADDITIONAL RETAIL Retail Venues Banking Salon / Barbershop Printing & Mail Center ID Office 5,600 SF
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BALLROOMS Ballroom – 600 Capacity Pre-function Catering Coats/ Dressing Rm. 13,000 SF
Summary of Spaces
The Ballroom areas will have the ability to host and serve a variety of small, medium and large capacity events. The Ballroom will allow for multi – purpose functions within the university as well as community leadership events and formal evening events. Signature views will be created from this programmed area.
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ACADEMIC STUDY / CONFERENCE / MEETING ROOMS Flexible Meeting Space Technology 6,885 SF
Summary of Spaces
The New Student Center is being planned and designed as a student life “Learning Experience.” Academic environments for group and individual study will be provided. The ability to promote innovation by working in state-of-the-art conference and meeting rooms will be a significant part of the the Center’s program.
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LOUNGE / EVENT SPACE Event / Information Aggie Pride Room Art Gallery Fireplaces Study / Quiet Areas 11,000 SF
Summary of Spaces
Student Centers and Unions recognize the importance of adequate and appropriate lounge and study space in today’s competitive facilities. On campus students have specific needs along with commuter students and graduate students needs may which be somewhat different. Places to study informally and comfortable spaces to touch down are all very
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variety of the Center’s programs.
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DINING Marketplace Dining Food Emporium & Café Sit-in Diner Branded Food Court 12,400 SF
Summary of Spaces
The program for the New Student Center will consist of a variety of food
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addition, a food court with brand name options will be part of the indoor and outdoor food destinations. A Food Emporium (C – Store) with a Café will provide quick service items as well as convenience selection.
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Summary of Spaces
A dynamic interchange of open spaces, pathways, and covered areas to be activated by students to gather, study, move to and from classes, hold an event, put on a performance, or simply relax are essential the design of the Center. Our design will act as the stage consisting of various trigger elements.
OUTDOOR AREAS Plazas Courtyards / Lawns Green Roofs / Terraces Dining Performances Shuttle / VIP Drop – Off Breezeways
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OUTDOOR AREAS Art / Sculpture Water Features Identity Place Making Landmarks
Summary of Spaces
Outdoor spaces also allows the opportunity to increase the campus’ art and sculpture collection. It is anticipated that significant outdoor art and sculpture can be commissioned and integrated within the landscape and hardscape areas of the site and project.
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Summary of Spaces
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Adjacency of Spaces
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Over a two day period the design team conducted campus wide intercept interviews and design charette work sessions with the A&T students and reached over 700 students as dedicated and committed participates. The result was an informed and tailored program for NC A&T students by NC A&T students.
Student Participation Intercept Interviews
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Multiple Student Participation Work Sessions and Town Hall Meetings were conducted by the design team. Student input and knowledge that was received was a critical advantage for the design team in the development of the program and planning of the New Student Center.
Student Participation Work Sessions & Hall Meetings
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Student participation and engagement is an
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part
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planning and design
- process. Located in the existing Student Union
is a 10 ‘ X 12’ information display which will keep the student updated on the progress and development of the project. The information display wall will be updated at with relevant Student Center developments as the project progressed from each significant phase and milestone.
Student Participation Constant Updates
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Block & Stack Adjacency Options
Five (5) different block and stack adjacency diagram studies were developed and explored to ensure as many options as possible were studied.
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Stakeholder Work Sessions
Several day long work sessions were held with the key stakeholders to review and discuss the proposed program and the adjacencies of each building option. After the work session the Planning and Executive Committees followed with
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and user comments to be incorporated into the final programming options.
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CONCEPT MODELS
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Concept Site Plan
OPTION A Multi – Level Outdoor Plaza 175,000 GSF Meets Program Requirements Establishes Desired Presence on Site
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Concept Site Plan
OPTION B Multi – Level Covered Outdoor Plaza 175,000 GSF Meets Program Requirements Establishes Desired Presence on Site
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Concept Site Plan
OPTION C Multi – Level Partially Covered Outdoor Plaza 175,000 GSF Meets Program Requirements Establishes Desired Presence on Site
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VIGNETTES
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VIGNETTES
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VIGNETTES
THE HEART OF CAMPUS LIFE Outdoor Lounge/Study Front Porch Atmosphere Water Features Sculpture Natural Light Dining
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VIGNETTES
SPECIAL EVENTS Movie Night Outdoor Orientations Lectures
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VIGNETTES
CELEBRATORY EVENTS Homecoming MEAC Aggie Week
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VIGNETTES
COMMUNITY EVENTS Black Tie Events Rotary Club Meetings Chancellor’s Special Events
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VIGNETTES
AGGIE PLAZA Outdoor Lounge/Study Courtyards/Lawns Water Features Sculpture Light Cannons Dining
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VIGNETTES
INTERIOR ATRIUM Central Lounge/Study Space Retail Venues Book Store Theater Branded Food Court Dining Hall Recreation & Entertainment Meeting Space
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VIGNETTES
FORMAL GREEN VIEW Transparency Abundant Use of Glass Views Toward Aggie Stadium Career Day Events
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VIGNETTES
AGGIE PRIDE ! Unique Contributions To Campus Tradition Sense of Ownership Family Honor Greatness
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