CAMPUS PLANNING - Roger Williams University

2002-2003 RWU Presidential Fellowship Report: Campus Planning
Final Scheme B
Campus Core
The precinct plans illustrate the details regarding the
proposed treatment of the campus core; however the role of
the reconfigured student union deserves discussion here.
The desire to connect to the water is expressed quite clearly
with the building drawing a direct connection from the
tower of the Main Library to an amphitheater that looks out
to the water. This building also defines spaces to the north
and south and allows the space of the main quadrangle to
connect with the space in front of M&NS.
There is also an important sequence leading from the north
parking past the Law school to a newly configured
pedestrian mall between the SAAHP and a new
Admin/Classroom building. This sequence continues in a
stepping fashion past the FCAS to the increasingly
important path behind the Student Services building.
Main Entrance
The proposed Pedestrian Mall also feeds off a reconfigured
main entrance. This entrance provides greater access to the
Administration building and new access the parking behind
it. The drive features a sweeping curve through along the
lawn in front of the campus that is mirrors the sweeping
drive connecting to the North Campus. This sweep is also
picked up in the pedestrian continuation of the North
Campus link that connects the proposed amphitheater in
front of the M&NS building to the main quadrangle.
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