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2002-2003 RWU Presidential Fellowship Report: Campus Planning Upper Bayside Dormitories Maryellen Anderson & Kyle Harrison The Bayside field remains an attractive location for additional dormitories; however it is also a desirable open space. The question becomes whether to advocate a compact campus with open space at the perimeter or to treat the north campus as a semi-autonomous cluster. In wither case the placement of a major sports venue at the location of the current Bayside fields would be a major impediment to any meaningful connection to this valuable part of the campus. A pedestrian fire lane was developed in place of the current one-way road, to facilitate a pedestrian linkage to the North Campus and avoid vehicular conflicts. Pedestrian Fire Lane in front of Bayside. by Kyle Harrison North Campus Timothy Brennan & Talal Mahmeed Floor plans were developed for each of the final dormitory layouts. Point access suites proved most suitable since they would allow of maximum access to views and allow the clustering of 4-6 suites. However, corridor access would also be possible especially in Scheme B to exploit views of the playing fields to the west. Placing the Dormitories on the lower elevation Dormitories framing view of meadow / water by Edgar Adams 55
2002-2003 RWU Presidential Fellowship Report: Campus Planning Conclusion We have attempted to establish a rational basis for understanding the complex environment that we encounter as we go about our daily routines. We have tried to solve large-scale problems in a way that adds to the cohesion and coherence of our communal fabric. We have tried to illustrate how the individual work of architecture, when guided by a larger idea, need not be an island; but can reinforce existing patterns and open up new vistas and possibilities for future development. This sense of interdependency is tangible in the inner workings of our bodies and in the cooperative nature of so much of what we do as an institution. A good Campus Plan provides the foundation for this to unfold in a tangible fashion that builds on our shared values and aspirations and meets the day-to-day needs of the university community. I would like nothing better than to say that we have reached the illusive heights alluded to above; but it is a complex and involved process. The current Master Plan document was formulated under difficult circumstances; however it has been instrumental in establishing a credible basis for future negotiations. This Campus Planning Report document has the distinct advantage of not being subject to the heat of difficult town / gown negotiations. This is an advantage that we can regain if we are able to formulate a comprehensive and integrated Campus Plan that addresses the legitimate concerns of the various constituencies involved and is strong enough to weather the next round of negotiations intact. We would like to think that this document, in spite of its shortcomings, would be an important part of that process as it unfolds. Final Review of student work 56
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