CAMPUS PLANNING - Roger Williams University

2002-2003 RWU Presidential Fellowship Report: Campus Planning
Scheme B-1
Campus Core
The core shows subtle variations in relation to scheme A.
The most significant departures are the use of two building
behind the existing Library in lieu of the single U-shaped
building in the previous scheme. These two buildings work
with the main library and the Recreation Center to form a
parking court. By hiding the parking in a courtyard this
allows a pedestrian mall to extend from the main entrance
to the main quadrangle. This open space loops around the
library forming a U-shaped open space sequence free of
automobile traffic. The Student Union would be serviced
from behind the M&NS building.
North Campus
Both Scheme B alternatives use a sweeping curve to tie into
the existing alignment of the access road to the Maher
Center and connect to the main entrance by a roundabout
that would provide a comfortable drop off point with
impressive views. Scheme B-1 features an "inboard"
location for the dormitories on the terrace currently
occupied by the Bayside Field. This allows us to tie-in the
existing Bayside dormitories to this sweeping roadway
through a series of terraced courtyards and walkways
providing a range of outdoor spaces and views over and
through the existing buildings. Careful attention was paid
to respect water views toward M&NS from the fitness
center. This allows for the north campus to be reserved for
athletic fields including a parking structure with built-in
grandstands overlooking a major new soccer/lacrosse venue
and Mount Hope Bay.
Scheme B-1: Circulation
Scheme B-1: Landscape Plan
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