CAMPUS PLANNING - Roger Williams University

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2002-2003 RWU Presidential Fellowship Report: Campus Planning Final Scheme A and poorly maintained exterior space between the School of Open Space Scheme A respects the openness of the existing landscape by concentrating development and defining important open space corridors. These opens spaces begin at the water's edge and are repeat in layers moving up the hill and into the campus fabric. The diagram to the right emphasizes their relationship to water views; however it is also possible to see them as moving parallel to the slope, starting below Bayside and above Bayside and M&NS into the heart of the Campus. Another layer moves between the Law School and Recreation Center, past SAAHP and the Administration Building to FCAS. Also crucial is the final layer along routes 136 & 114. This "front lawn" to the <strong>University</strong> has become an important part of its identity and builds on the important precedents established by the Blithewold Estate and Mount Hope Farm. Scheme A takes advantage of the relocation of the Access to the Maher Center to connect the Bayside Field to the North meadow as it rolls down to the water. Improved access to the waters edge is also provided by a series of more intimate paths and spaces carved out of the existing woods (see Precinct Plans). Campus Core The infill strategy illustrated in earlier schemes is continued. In this iteration we explored possible responses to the very important site occupied by the Art Building (the former cafeteria). This building occupies a rock outcropping at a high point for the lower campus with impressive views of the bridge. There is an underutilized 43
2002-2003 RWU Presidential Fellowship Report: Campus Planning Business and the Fine Art building. Various strategies were explored for the use of this space and the former cafeteria. The Student Union is split to allow a connection to the water and an amphitheater oriented toward the water. North Campus The use of the proposed Performing Arts Center as a pivot or hinge allows the North Campus dormitories to rotate off to the geometry of Rt. 136. The Performing Arts Center picks up the axis of the existing North entrance as well as acting as a terminus for the new North entrance, which is rotated perpendicular to Rt. 136. The Performing Arts Center thus becomes both pivot and anchor to the North Campus. As stated earlier in our discussion of open space, this is achieved by moving the access road to the Maher Center back, which allows for the North Meadow and its impressive water views to be connected to the Bayside field and the main campus. The dormitories are comprised of two open "L's" which exploit views to the east and southeast (every suite has a water view). Between these two wings is a lower satellite dinning pavilion with other common amenities. This is complimented by a bar of classrooms and offices that conceal a parking structure behind. This could also house additional dormitory rooms if required. The parking structure is a backdrop to a new tennis complex on one side and additional surface parking to the north. Particular attention is paid to the pedestrian connections back to the main campus. Additional space is also provided for ample practice/intramural fields and a softball diamond. 44
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