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 MODELS 7.0 VIGNETTES 8.0 PROJECT COST & FINANCIAL MODEL VINES ARCHITECTURE | 1
UNIVERSITY EXCERPTS & STATEMENTS “The New Student Center should be the focal point on campus.” “It should be a beacon”….that draws students in. The new Student Center should be infused with natural light. ….”a quality facility” that exhibits “out of the box” thinking that is It should have a WOW factor. forward leaning and embraces future generations. “The Student Union is their (student) living room.” Therefore it must be comfortable. It should be easy to clean and safe. “The New Student Center should be the gem in the middle of campus.” It should present itself as a “learning experience.” 2
Plan for accessible parking to the union for community CHANCELLOR COMMENTS 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 “Create a lively and energetic atmosphere” 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 3
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, For The Students…. For The Students…… Central Hearth, Student Embracement, Beacon, Revenue Generator – Fiscal Stability Iconic…. A Beacon… 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 4
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. 6
Buildable Area MARTINA 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 COOPER CAMPBELL Robeson Theater to the north. The red frames indicate the buildable area on the site plan to the right. BOOKSTORE BLUFORD CIRCLE 8
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 complex. Additional overflow parking for 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 overall experience and approach to the new Student Center and also establish connectivity to the future campus development of Precinct F across Laurel Street. 12
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. 13
Views and Approaches “Linking The Greens” B A B 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. B There are three (3) primary views to and from the new center. A �Toward and From Bluford Circle A �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 15 A
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 opportunity be 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”. ---------- “A Beacon” ---------- DINING 16
PROGRAM 17
Summary of Spaces LOUNGE SPACE BOOKSTORE BALLROOMS ADDITIONAL RETAIL ACADEMIC STUDY / DINING CONFERENCE / Event / Information Single or Multi Ballroom – 600 Retail Venues Main Dining Hall MEETING ROOMS Aggie Pride Room Level Pre-function Banking Food Emporium & Art Gallery High End Catering Salon / Barbershop Café Coats/ Dressing Printing & Mail Center Sit-in Diner Rm. Branded Food Court 11,000 SF 14,000 SF 13,000 SF 5,600 SF 6,885 SF 12,400 SF RECREATION / STUDENT ADMINISTRATIVE MULTICULTURAL BUILDING SUPPORT THEATRE ENTERTAINMENT ORGANIZATIONS Graduate Professional Information Service Movies Game Room / Council Managers / Director Core & Circulation Entertainment Billiards Greek Life Student Development Mechanical Performances Bowling Student Government Orientation Central Ticket Office Design Center Auditorium 6,900 SF 5,300 SF 5,300 SF 1,100 SF 80,000 SF 5,000 SF 18
Summary of Spaces BOOKSTORE Multi - Level High End Retail (Increase From 57% To 78%) 14,000 SF A contemporary and sophisticated form of 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. 19
Summary of Spaces ADDITIONAL RETAIL Retail Venues Banking Salon / Barbershop Printing & Mail Center ID Office 5,600 SF 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. 20
Summary of Spaces BALLROOMS Ballroom – 600 Capacity Pre-function Catering Coats/ Dressing Rm. 13,000 SF 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. 21
Summary of Spaces ACADEMIC STUDY / CONFERENCE / MEETING ROOMS Flexible Meeting Space Technology 6,885 SF 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. 22
Summary of Spaces LOUNGE / EVENT SPACE Event / Information Aggie Pride Room Art Gallery Fireplaces Study / Quiet Areas 11,000 SF 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 important. These spaces will also serve as multi-use functions for a variety of the Center’s programs. 23
Summary of Spaces DINING Marketplace Dining Food Emporium & Café Sit-in Diner Branded Food Court 12,400 SF The program for the New Student Center will consist of a variety of food venues. A “marketplace (al la carte)” dining hall will be designed. In 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. 24
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