University of Connecticut Draft Campus Master Plan Public Arts Committee December 11, 2014
Agenda Summary of Campus Master Plan to date How Public Art Fits into the Plan Discussion UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 11, 2014 2
Draft Master Plan Schedule UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 10, 2014 3
Concentrating Growth Total Land Holdings 3,865 acres UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DRAFT DECEMBER NOV 10, 11, 2014 44
University Growth (1989-2025) UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 11, 2014 5
The Vision: Organizing Concepts Strengthen Existing and New Campus Precincts Enrich the Campus Experience through a Unique and Distinctive Landscape Build a Vibrant Student Hub along Hillside Create a Campus Heritage District Build an Interactive Knowledge Hub Centered within the Academic Core Create Memorable Campus Gateways Depot Campus: Private Partnership University Community UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 11, 2014 6
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Campus Development 2015-2020 New Construction Engineering Science Building Innovation Partnership Building Science 1 Stem Residence Hall Honors Residence Hall Fine Arts Production Facility Central Chiller Expansion Parking Decks Soccer Stadium/Baseball Stadium Mansfield Apartment Redevelopment / Multipurpose Arena Student Recreation Center Mass Accumulation Facility Renovations Gant Science Complex South Campus Residential Repairs Young Building Repairs Gampel Repairs Putnam Refectory Redesign Monteith Renovation UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 11, 2014 8
Campus Development 2020-2025 New Construction / Redevelopment / Demolitions Student Union Expansion Student Service Building Student Health Services Science 2, Science 3 Residential Redevelopment/Expansion Parking Decks Innovation Partnership Building 2 Gampel Concourse Fine Arts Expansions Public Safety Torrey Life Sciences Building Demolition Central Plant Upgrades Depot Campus Redevelopment Renovations Wilbur Cross/Historic District Renovations Library renovations UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 11, 2014 9
Campus Development 2025-2030 New Construction Additional Science/Academic Buildings TBD Additional Tech Park Buildings TBD New Arts Center TBD Arjona/Monteith Replacement TBD Renovation/Redevelopment Residential Rehabilitation/Replacement Program Continued Redevelopment of the Depot Campus UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 11, 2014 10
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Campus Footprint + Reinvestment in Existing Buildings Renovation of aging facilities and those in need of repairs or modernization Densification of the Campus Core New buildings are focused on adding vitality to the Main Campus, not expanding outwards UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 10, 2014 15
Integrated Landscape Existing: Campus isolated from its surroundings Proposed: Integrated landscape and ecological setting UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 10, 2014 16
Natural Landscapes UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 10, 2014 17
Formal Landscape + Places UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 10, 2014 18
Pedestrian + Bicycle Circulation UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 10, 2014 19
Vehicle Circulation + Parking UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 10, 2014 20
East Campus Fitness Trail
Potential Campus Buildings UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 10, 2014 22
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Considerations Create Categories / Definitions for Public Art on Campus Exterior Objects o sculptures on permanent bases - figures, contemporary art, color/form displays set into spaces) Interior Objects o mobiles, commissioned paintings, sculpture Integrated with Exterior Architecture o applied art, e.g. mosaics, light sculptures, reliefs, friezes o architectural elements, e.g. building entrances, bridge connectors - freestanding and collaborative design with project architects Integrated with Interior Architecture o functional art (building directories, art that defines specific spaces in the building) o applied art (as above) - art applied to interior walls, floors, ceilings Environmental Art (Integrated with Landscape) o 'imbedded art' - placed with landscape to enhance landscape qualities o 'land form' art - e.g. creative labyrinths, meditation garden spaces o landscape art forms - e.g. to frame views, to provide seasonal displays for special interests, to emphasize landscape features with lighting Gateways o For example, sculptural/symbolic elements that are integrated with wayfinding to identify arrival points approaching the campus o light/stone/and landscape elements that are combined to signify campus entrances and 'districts' within the campus UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 11, 2014 24
Fairfield Way @ Entrance to Library Academic Way Terrace between Dodd & Library Horsebarn Hill / Fitness Trail Pharmacy Quad Woodland Corridors Fine Arts Complex
Campus Gateways North Gateway South Gateway
Other Considerations Develop a Program for Project Designers Prepare Guidelines for Temporary and Permanent Installations Identify location(s) for faculty and student art exhibition (interior and exterior) Utilizing the Art in Public Spaces Program (1%), Funding In-hand & Other Sources UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 11, 2014 27
Discussion UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT DECEMBER 10, 2014 28