2025 Design & Master Plan - South Dakota State University

section 1 – purpose and intent of guidelines
The identity of campus is influenced by its individual buildings, by groups
of buildings within districts, and by building connections to open spaces
and greens. New buildings, additions to existing buildings, as well as built
outdoor spaces should be successful at all of these levels, contributing to
a sense of community and cohesive unity, but also demonstrating design
excellence individually. The purpose of establishing architectural design
guidelines is to ensure that campus facility development is respectful of
historic campus buildings, while maintaining an architectural language on
campus that is unique and expressive of South Dakota State University.
This document outlines the most appreciated architectural elements shared
by buildings on campus. Campus buildings will not be identical, but should
complement and correspond to each other through the use of materials, scale,
proportion, architectural detail and connections to landscape and open space.
These guidelines are necessary to avoid designs that become disruptive to
a cohesive visual character and recognition of the campus as a whole. The
guidelines are intended to be a flexible framework, creating a look not of
sameness, but of accord. It should reflect a commonality to campus users and
visitors and convey a collegiate feel that is unique among institutions of higher
education.
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