K118 - Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

KCUMB2013 Campus Masterplan

Thank you to all those whoparticipated in the preparationof the Campus Master Plan.LEADERSHIP ::Marshall WalkerMarc HahnJoe MassmanFACULTY ::STAFF ::Maria ColeJosh CoxLori FitterlingMaurice OelklausLarry SegarsTracey TaylorKevin TrefferJason WassermanKristin WrightNatalie LutzDan AndersonBrooke BirdsongLisa CambridgeChacqie ChandlerLinea CooleyAndrea HansonEric ShirleyNina TaliChristine WahlertSTUDENTS ::Dawn BarkerMark BieszkaSeth BingmanKameelah RahmaanRacqual Skold

:: Table of ContentsCAMPUS MASTERPLAN ::1.0 :: Introduction2.0 :: Existing Conditions3.0 :: Spacial Needs4.0 :: Planning Strategies5.0 :: Masterplan Vision

“ We are a value-driveninstitution concernedwith the health and wellbeing of humanity.”1.0:: Introduction

1.0:: KCUMB Campus Master Plan ObjectivesHome to one of the oldest and largest medical schools in the country, KCUMB is a communityof professionals committed to excellence in the education of highly qualified students inosteopathic medicine, the biosciences, bioethics and the health professions.The vision of KCUMB is to “be recognized as a national leader in education, research, clinicalpractice and service.” Located in Kansas City’s urban center, KCUMB’s campus is on thecorner of Independence Avenue and The Paseo just east of downtown. The main campus islocated on several city blocks and consists of 13 buildings over approximately 23 acres of land.KCUMB currently serves over 1,000 students (four classes - of which half reside on campus)and is considering the possibility of future growth.In order to strategically accommodate the university’s vision and anticipated growth, KCUMBdetermined the need for a Campus Master Plan. The intent of the plan is to analyze existingconditions, determine future space needs, make recommendations for future space utilizationand provide a road map for guiding the implementation of stated goals with regards to capitalimprovements going forward. Four (4) key capital projects have been identified at the outset asmission critical improvements to facilitate this growth:1 :: Enlarge the capacity of the Center for Medical Simulation (Kesselheim);2 :: Create a new state-of-the-art Learning Center for accommodatingeducational lectures for a minimum of 300 students (full class size) andsupporting break out rooms;3 :: Upgrade and renovate the Administration Building to not only meetsafety and efficiency standards, but foster a more collaborative andinnovative work environment that reflects the high performing aspirationsof the university;4 :: Create a new Health and Wellness Center (formerly the cafeteria)focused on food and fitness for the entire campus.KCUMB also identified other shortcomings within the existing campus needing improvement tobetter serve faculty and staff, students, prospective students and guests. Key projects include:1 :: Provide a welcoming orientation center for prospective students andvisitors;2 :: Improve classroom buildings to encourage greater collaborationamong faculty and students;3 :: Strengthen the security presence and improve wayfinding throughoutthe campus.In the end, the university seeks through this Campus Master Plan to create a cohesive vision forthe entire institution. It wants to incorporate all properties (including those under contract andpotential expansion opportunities) into a holistic master plan that is neighborly, safe, pedestrianfriendly and ties the school’s open spaces, buildings, parking, etc., together.Helix Architecture + Design5

1.1:: Helix Architecture + DesignIn 2012, KCUMB engaged Helix Architecture + Design to create the Campus Master Plan. Helixis an integrated architecture and design firm with a wide range of experience serving institutionalclients. The firm focuses on people instead of structures, believing good design can make apositive difference through transformative, people-centered design. Helix is also a leader inrenovating existing buildings and incorporating high performance building initiatives into theirwork.The intent of this master plan is to outline for KCUMB the necessary implementation steps tonot only meet current needs, but also lay the foundation for future growth while invigorating theculture of KCUMB through good design.By engaging the students, faculty, staff, and leadership of KCUMB, Helix was able to fullyassess and identity strengths and weaknesses of the current campus. Incorporating results fromthose discussions into our design process has been a key factor in delivering this master plandocument. The recommendations expressed in the plan are based on both a qualitative andquantitative approach that synthesizes the thoughts, aspirations, and goals of KCUMB with acritical assessment of current space planning needs.The resulting Campus Master Plan creates a vision for KCUMB to enhance the learningenvironment for its students. Aligning facility needs with strategic growth projections provides afoundation upon which to build.Helix is honored to partner with KCUMB on this master plan for future capital improvements andguide them on their path to becoming the best medical school in the nation.Helix TeamReeves WiedemanKathy KellyJoseph JimenezBryan GrossRyan HunterTrudy FaulknerMason HansenMatt KleinmannScott GibsonCarly PumphreyDanielle VeveaDavid Garmin6 KCUMB Campus Master Plan

1.2:: Master Plan ProcessThe process for creating the Campus Master Plan involved several steps:Establish Current Campus ProfileInterviews were held with university leadership to clarify vision, mission, academic objectives,and long-range plans.Workshops were conducted with students, faculty and administration to capture the“essence” of KCUMB today and the needs of the millennial student/teacher tomorrow.Goals were set for the master plan project.Assess Current ConditionsExisting reports and documentation of current plans were reviewed.Existing building conditions were analyzed.Meetings with community partners (neighborhood groups, Parks and Recreation officials, cityplanners) were conducted to understand issues of concern, constraints and opportunities.Pedestrian circulation patterns and landscape/open space conditions were evaluated.Vehicular circulation, service access and parking issues were evaluated.Analyze Spatial NeedsMeetings were held with designated faculty and staff representatives to discuss academicpriorities and needs.A current space utilization evaluation was conducted for various departments, studentservices, academic support and administration.Future space requirements were outlined for first and second phase growth (approximately 5and 10 years, respectively).Create a Vision forthe Overall CampusA vision for the overall campus was created.Test fits for repositioning departments and repurposing buildings were created.A road map and budget outlining the implementation of the plan was presented.Helix Architecture + Design7

“ We are aneighborhood anchorand committed to givingback to our community.”2.0:: existing conditions

2.1CONTEXT :: Local541321 ::Pendelton HeightsPendleton Heights is Kansas City’s first suburb and is home to KCUMB’s campus at the corner of ThePaseo and Independence. A wide variety of classical architectural style homes are represented, and theneighborhood is considered by Kansas City as a historic district.2 ::Independence PlazaSouth of Independence Boulevard is theneighborhood known as IndependencePlaza. Featuring a variety of historic homes,apartments, and businesses, it is an affordableneighborhood with a strong sense ofcommunity and takes pride in its social andeconomic diversity.3 ::Forgotten Homes, Parkview & Paseo WestComprised of mostly light industrial businesses,some single family homes in the western halfand a higher ratio of multi-family apartmentbuildings in the eastern half. While it ischallenged by vacant and dilapidated buildings,it prides itself on affordable housing andproximity to nearby amenities4 ::5 ::Columbus ParkImmediately adjacent to downtown Kansas City,it is a neighborhood comprised of a diverseethnic backgrounds, and has been such sincethe 1880s when it was a neighborhood thatwelcomed immigrants to Kansas City. It has anumber of “mom and pop” businesses mixed inwith residential buildings.Kessler ParkNamed after its designer and the masterplanner of Kansas City’s Boulevards system,George Kessler, Kessler Park features scenicviews of the Missouri River and downtownKansas City skyline from one of the highestbluffs in the Greater KC area.Helix Architecture + Design11

E MISSOURITHE PASEOINDEPENDENCEADMIRALWOODLANDHIGHLANDHIGHLANDWOODLANDMAPLE8TH STREET12 KCUMB Campus Master Plan

2.2CAMPUS :: Current OverviewFounded on May 19, 1916, KCUMB has gonethrough a number of changes, both physically andinternally; however, its mission to educate studentsand serve its community has never wavered.Presently, all educational related activity on campusoccurs north of Independence Boulevard andbetween Woodland and The Paseo, with additionalparking, recreational, and maintenance spacelocated outside of the Main Campus.Helix Architecture + Design13

MISSOURI9HIGHLAND5WOODLANDMAPLE61282THE PASEO1013341INDEPENDENCE711ADMIRALWOODLANDHIGHLAND8TH STREET

2.3CAMPUS :: Historical TimelineUniversity milestonesBuilding inventoryKCCOS1916The Kansas City College of Osteopathy andSurgery (KCCOS) is founded. The first classestake place in a building at 7th and Wyandotte.19212105 Independence Avenue becomes theschool’s new address.1910192019161 :: Administration Building (Built)2 :: Power House193019273 :: Leonard Smith Hall1936:: Conley Hospital1940The University takes over the assets of theCentral College of Osteopathy of Kansas City.19401940:: Johnston Hall Sciences Building1944:: Wesley Hospital1950KCCOM1966The University celebrates its goldenanniversary, and becomes the largestosteopathic college in the nation.1960197019624 :: Classroom Annex Building1972:: University Hospital OpensUHS1979After extensive renovation, the originalChildren’s Mercy Hostpital is convertedinto the Administration Building and 1750Independence Avenue becomes theUniversity’s permanent address. One yearlater, the University’s name is changed to TheUniversity of Health Sciences (UHS).198019901979:: Administration Building (Acquired)1988:: University Hospital ClosesKCUMB1998The University receives its first of two JohnTempleton Foundation Spirituality in MedicineCurricular Awards, the second in 2003.2004The College of Biosciences is added, and theUniversity’s name is changed to the KansasCity University of Medicine and Biosciences(KCUMB).2013KCUMB Campus Master Plan is completed.2000201019965 :: Strickland Education Pavilion20037 :: Maintenence Building20069 :: Kesselheim Center201011 :: Park and Community Garden20006 :: Butterworth Alumni Center20048 :: Dybedal Center for Research200810 :: Weaver Auditorium201112 :: Student Center13 :: D’Angelo Library2020Helix Architecture + Design15

MISSOURIHIGHLANDWOODLANDINDEPENDENCEHIGHLANDMAPLE1THE PASEO243ADMIRAL5 6WOODLAND8TH STREET7

2.4CAMPUS :: Current InventoryAn inventory of KCUMB’s campus identifies seven sites that are presently owned by KCUMB, only three of which includebuilt structures.The ‘Main Campus’ is spread out over thirteen acres along the western edge of the Pendleton Heights neighborhood. Itincludes the academic buildings located north of Independence, east of The Paseo, south of Missouri, and west of Woodland.It includes Highland Avenue, which has been vacated.The rest of the parcels currently owned by KCUMB make up approximately 40 percent of their total land, but account for lessthan one percent of their total built square footage. They include the Maintenance Building, a park and community garden, abasketball court, and parking lots.ParcelAcresGrossBuilding SF1 ::Main Campus13.7352,2612 ::Maintenance / VISITOR PARKING1.566,0003 ::Parking lot / basketball courts3.09-4 ::COMMUNITY GARDEN1.171,0005 ::VAcant Lot 11.12-6 ::Closed Lot / Storage UNIT1.47-7 ::vacant Lot 20.99-Total23.1 acres360,000 SFHelix Architecture + Design17

MISSOURIINDEPENDENCEADMIRALWOODLANDHIGHLANDHIGHLANDWOODLANDMAPLETHE PASEO8TH STREETMap KeyPerimeter FencingCampus Pathways

2.5CAMPUS :: Current CirculationCampus circulation is defined on the Main Campus by perimeter security fencing that limits public access to campus to sixentry points, five of which are vehicular.Students that live in Century Towers or park in the lot south of Independence may cross Independence Avenue at one of twodesignated stoplights with crosswalks and arrive at the front of either Smith Hall, the Classroom Annex Building (See Figure 1),or the Administration Building. From there, students walk north to Strickland Educational Pavilion (See Figure 2) or to Dybedal.Along the north end of Main Campus is parking for 283 students and faculty, with an additional 50 spaces available for parallelparking along Highland Avenue. Students that arrive here walk between at least two fenced vehicular gates to arrive on theMain Campus.The most commonly observed student path of travel connects the Administration Building to the Student Activities Center andthe Library. It is a vehicular-oriented service road with no sidewalk that bisects the north-south pedestrian way for studentswalking into campus (See Figure 3).Figure 1 : Walking into campus between Smithand the Classroom Annex BuildingFigure 2 : Walking toward SEP from DybedalFigure 3 : Service road between theStudent Activities Center and theAdministration BuildingHelix Architecture + Design19

2.6BUILDING OVERVIEW ::Administration Building246 A245 B 246 B247248245 A249250 B244 C2244 C1250 A243251 A242252 B 251 B241 B252 A224241 A253210 B240210 A200 B223 B227228 A228 A 229206207208209211200 A-C1223 A222 A222 C 221 220205 204 203 202201 A200 A-C2222 B201 BTypical Floor Plan (Not to Scale)This historic building served as the original Children’s Mercy Hospital and was first occupied by the university after anextensive renovation in 1979. The four-story reinforced concrete structure is the southeast anchor of the campus andthe general first impression for visitors. The building has been well maintained over the years, but is due for an overhaulof its major systems and decor in the near future.AddressYear BuiltGROSS SFDepartmentsStructureRoofHVAC System::::::::::::::1701 Independence Avenue191669,988 SFAcademic Affairs (Provost’s Office),Accounting, Building Services, Collegeof Osteopathic Medicine, Copy Center,Credit Union, Human Resources, MailServices, Admissions, Community ClinicalEducation, Finance and Administration,Financial Aid, Institutional Effectiveness,Office of the President, Registrar,Purchasing, University Relations4 Stories + Basement, ReinforcedConcrete StructureSteel Truss RoofOn central plant - 2 pipe systemIMMEDIATECONCERNS::Internal cast iron drains will fail in timeDrilled columns through 4th floor deckwhere rebar pokes out on the bottomcould lead to problemsLocation on Campus20 KCUMB Master Plan

2.7BUILDING OVERVIEW ::Power HouseThe central plant provides the heating and cooling for the Administration Building, Smith Hall, and Dybedal Center. Some ofthe space inside is used to store maintenance items and tools, but most of the space is utilized by equipment. Built in 1916,it is constructed of masonry with a concrete frame. Its central location and huge vertical stack make it a prominent visualfeature within the main campus.AddressYear BuiltGROSS SFDepartmentsStructureRoofHVAC SystemIMMEDIATECONCERNS::::::::::::::::1750R Independence Avenue19161,739 SFN/AEPDMNo fully adhered roofing, rock on topHVAC-Location on CampusHelix Architecture + Design21

2.8BUILDING OVERVIEW ::Smith Hall and Clock TowerTypical Floor Plan (Not to Scale)One of the original buildings on campus since the move, this academic resource center houses most of the individualstudy / computer rooms for the university. The four-story reinforced concrete structure houses the learning enhancementand tutoring offices along with three large audio-visual rooms for the students. Well maintained over the years, Smith Hallremains one of the anchors of student life on campus.AddressYear BuiltGROSS SFDepartmentsStructureRoofHVAC SystemIMMEDIATECONCERNS::::::::::::::::1700 Independence Avenue1927 (Renovated 1993)32,968 SFStudent Affairs4 Stories + Basement, ReinforcedConcrete StructureFlat Deck Concrete - Redone in 2007On central plant - 2 pipe systemFire resistive, includes attached and/orunattached walls.Basement is fire sprinklered; stand pipesin halls on other floors.Windows and storm screens beginning toshow wear.Location on Campus22 KCUMB Master Plan

2.9BUILDING OVERVIEW ::Classroom AnnexFloor Plan (Not to Scale)The first building added after the move to the Independence Avenue Campus, the structure houses Classrooms A andB, which provide lecture classes for up to 250 students each. The structure is a one-story masonry building with entranceon both the east and west to the main lobby space. While maintained well over the years, there are multiple drainage andmaintenance issues due to site location and building age.AddressYear BuiltGROSS SFDepartmentsStructureRoofHVAC SystemIMMEDIATECONCERNS::::::::::::::::1726 Independence Avenue196211,786 SFLecture Halls1 Story, Cinder block on slabTPO - New in 20064 rooftop forced air unitsNorth end rooftop unit is oldest and willneed to be replaced soon.No expansion joints in stucco (EFIS), lotsof cracking.Water coming in building due to drainageissues.Location on CampusHelix Architecture + Design23

2.10BUILDING OVERVIEW ::Strickland Education Pavilion120 G120 F120 E105122110120 A120 D123120 120 B120 C151171170168169153 152167166154155164165157 156163162158 159160161Typical Floor Plan (Not to Scale)Completed in 1996, the education pavilion was designed from the ground up to be the best possible learningenvironment for future physicians, scientists, and faculty. The four-story concrete structure was placed centrally withinthe campus and remains the most dominant building overlooking the main outdoor quad. Over time, the faculty andstudents have outgrown the size of their independent footprints and the building lacks sufficient lecture halls andclassrooms. The existing cafeteria lacks in size, layout and complexity to fully serve the entire campus efficiently.Address::1730 Independence AvenueYear Built::1996GROSS SF::100,473 SFDepartments::Anatomy, Biochemistry, COB, CurricularAffairs, Family Medicine, Food Services,Internal Medicine, Microbiology, OB/GYN, OMT Lab, Pathology, Pediatrics,Pharmacology, PhysiologyStructure::4 Stories + Basement, ReinforcedConcrete StructureRoof::Steel Truss Roof, Asphalt CompositionShingleHVAC System::VAV forced air systemElectrical heatIMMEDIATECONCERNS::Shared thermostatGrease problemLocation on Campus24 KCUMB Master Plan

2.10BUILDING OVERVIEW ::Butterworth Alumni Center111112110109100108106107101105101-C2101 C1104102 103Typical Floor Plan (Not to Scale)Added to the campus in 2000, the center serves as an important meeting and event space for the university and is thecentral location for visiting friends and alumni. The two-story wood-framed structure is in all-around good shape, thoughthe catering kitchen is often deemed too small for large functions that utilize the entire building. Waste water has also beena recurring problem. As a gathering space for students, faculty, and alumni, the building provides the opportunity to shareexperiences, build friendships, and develop the future together.AddressYear BuiltGROSS SFDepartmentsStructureRoofHVAC SystemIMMEDIATECONCERNS::::::::::::::::1760 Independence Avenue20007,939 SFContinuing Medical Education, Office ofAlumni Relations/Advancement1 Story, Wood frameAsphalt composition shingleOn central plant - 2 pipe systemThere have been problems in the pastwith the grease trap and electrical in thekitchen.Location on CampusHelix Architecture + Design25

2.12BUILDING OVERVIEW ::Maintenance BuildingConstructed in 2003 to house all maintenance equipment and offices for the university, this steel framed building wasclad with stone and brick to match the university. Currently, the maintenance building occupies the most public portionof the campus and is not centrally located.AddressYear BuiltGROSS SFDepartmentsStructureRoofHVAC SystemIMMEDIATECONCERNS::::::::::::::::1818 Independence Avenue20036,000 SFBuilding ServicesPre-fab (bent beam)Brick veneerStanding seam metal roofSplit system-Location on Campus26 KCUMB Master Plan

2.13BUILDING OVERVIEW ::Dybedal Center for Research192 191184188190186183189182187181167169168161176175180179178166172165164157170 171177163155154102156153152150149142104 105 106 107108 109110151143124125127111147146 144122 123126112135136 121 120119 118 117 116 115114113Typical Floor Plan (Not to Scale)The Dybedal Center for Research is the focus of research activities at KCUMB. The facility is equipped for Biosafety Levels Iand II research and includes more than 20,000 square feet of basic science labs, support rooms and office space. Also housedwithin the two-story, fire resistive structure is the IT department, which serves the entire campus, the Bioethics Department,Clinical Research and the Score 1 for Health Program. Dybedal Center is the most centrally located structure on campus.AddressYear BuiltGROSS SFDepartmentsStructureRoofHVAC SystemIMMEDIATECONCERNS::::::::::::::::1740 E Independence Avenue200448,135 SFBiochemistry, Bioethics, Clinical Research,IT, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Research,Score 1 for Health2 Stories with half-basement, concretedecks and open wood bar joistsComposition Shingles (Redone in 2010)On central plant - 2 pipe system-Location on CampusHelix Architecture + Design27

2.14BUILDING OVERVIEW ::Kesselheim Center for Clinical Competence122 122 125112128127 A 139129138111110130137109131127136108132135107133134106116101118 117Floor Plan (Not to Scale)The center opened in 2006 and provides the university’s medical students with state-of-the-art patient simulators,enabling students to experience integrated medical emergency scenarios.AddressYear BuiltGROSS SFDepartmentsStructureRoofHVAC SystemIMMEDIATECONCERNS::::::::::::::::1711 E Independence Avenue20065,636 SFKesselheim Center for ClinicalCompetence1 Story, Wood Frame with sprinklersEPDM flat deck, standing seam metalRooftop unitsAt capacityLocation on Campus28 KCUMB Master Plan

2.15BUILDING OVERVIEW ::Weaver AuditoriumTypical Floor Plan (Not to Scale)The anchor building at the southwest corner of campus is Weaver Auditorium. Constructed in 2008 so the university couldhold its own commencement ceremonies, the 1,500-seat auditorium marked the westward expansion of the university acrossHighland Avenue. As the class size for the university grows, the challenge will be to either enlarge Weaver to continue hostingcommencement each year, or to repurpose the building to serve the university.AddressYear BuiltGROSS SFDepartmentsStructureRoofHVAC SystemIMMEDIATECONCERNS::::::::::::::::1620 Independence Avenue200829,316 SFN/ASteel FrameTPO Membrane / Metal RoofRooftop Units-Location on CampusHelix Architecture + Design29

2.16BUILDING OVERVIEW ::Student Activities CenterTypical Floor Plan (Not to Scale)The center provides gathering and work spaces, as well as an expansive fitness center, full service coffee shop andbookstore for students. Multiple Student Affairs offices are housed within the structure as well. Built in 2011, it’s one ofthe newest structures on campus and frequently used by students whether relaxing or studying. The steel structure isclad in masonry with a mansard roof constructed of asphalt shingles.AddressYear BuiltGROSS SFDepartmentsStructureRoofHVAC SystemIMMEDIATECONCERNS::::::::::::::::1622 Independence Avenue201124,721 SFStudent AffairsSteel structure with brick and stoneveneer.EPDM flat deck, standing seam metalRooftop unitsDATA: Stand alone network (but has 4”conduit running to building from Dybedal)Location on Campus30 KCUMB Campus Master Plan

2.17BUILDING OVERVIEW ::D’Angelo LibraryTypical Floor Plan (Not to Scale)The library opened in 2011 and provides spacious areas for students, faculty and staff to meet and engage in learning.A large commons space serves to connect the library to the outdoors and yet provide a setting for intense concentration.The two-story, steel-framed structure is clad in masonry and features the most recent technology on campus within itsmulti-purpose room, computer labs and Special Collections Room.AddressYear BuiltGROSS SFDepartmentsStructureRoofHVAC SystemIMMEDIATECONCERNS::::::::::::::::550 Highland Avenue201121,298 SFLibrarySteel structure with brick andstone veneerStanding seam metal roofRooftop Units-Location on CampusHelix Architecture + Design31

3.0CAMPUS :: Existing ProgramThe purpose of the programming phase was todetermine the functional and spatial requirements ofeach department. The information presented in thissection summarizes the needs for each division andintegrates strategies that reinforce the masterplanvision. The campus has been organized into fivemajor divisions: Academic and Medical Affairs,College of Biosciences, Research, Administration,and Campus Support Services.Academic and Medical Affairs includes alldepartments and personnel associated with theplanning, implementation and support of all Collegeof Medicine (COM) programs and students.College of Biosciences (COB) includes classrooms,labs, student space and offices to support theBiosciences and Bioethics departments.Research is comprised of labs, offices and clinicalresearch space. Information regarding the futuregrowth of the Research Division has not beendetermined. This program analysis addresses onlythe division’s immediate spatial needs.Administration includes all departments thataddress the university operations beyond teachingand research such as the Office of the President,University Relations, Physical Facilities, AlumniRelations, HR and IT.Campus Support Services accounts for all spacesand programs that serve as amenities or providevalue-added benefits for students and universitypersonnel.EXISTINGVI. Usable(vacant) Space10%32%I. Academic andMedical AffairsV. CampusSupportServices37%12%7%2%III. ResearchII. College ofBiosciencesIV. AdministrationHelix Architecture + Design35

3.1CAMPUS :: Proposed ProgramQuestionnaires and interviews with the leadership,faculty and staff were designed to elicit data basedon their five-year and ten-year goals includingfuture employee growth/decline, ideal adjacencies,workplace requirements, student interaction, futureprogram initiatives, classrooms/lab conditions,student spatial requirements, and issues withcurrent campus processes. Across the organization,recurring considerations centered on the following:Space Utilization: Many areas on campussuffer from overcrowding while others have anabundance of space. Additionally, circulationspace is inconsistent throughout. The proposedplan implements standard office sizes, room forgrowth and a consistent circulation factor (25%) indepartment total square footages. Currently, theKesselheim Center for Clinical Competence and theCafeteria are two very important facilities for theuniversity and experience extreme overcrowding.Departmental Adjacencies: A goalwas to reorganize departments to meet their idealadjacencies as well as identify all buildings byfunction. Currently departments are scattered. Theproposed plan brings together departments thatwork together and organizes buildings by functionproviding a better sense of order to the campus.Classrooms and Lecture Halls: Themain concerns with current conditions are asfollows: the Classroom Annex is outdated andcannot be adapted to accommodate larger classsizes, classrooms are the wrong size and/or shape,and there is a lack of medium-to-small classrooms.The proposed plan addresses all of these concerns.PROPOSED :: PHASE 1 (5 YEAR NEEDS)V. CampusSupportServices28%48%I. Academic andMedical Affairs14%IV. Administration7%III. Research3%II. College ofBiosciencesHelix Architecture + Design37

.3.2 :: Spatial NeedsSUMMARY :: Area Calculations (+/-)250 K200 K150 K100 K50 KSFEXISTINGGross Building Area 352,000 SFNet Usable Area 229,000 SF - 21,000 SF = 208,000PHASE 1Gross Building Area 440,000 SFNet Usable Area 286,000 SFPHASE 2Gross Building Area 461,000 SFNet Usable Area 300,000 SFSF38 KCUMB Campus Master Plan

500K450 K400 K350 K300 K65% BUILDING EFFICIENCY65% BUILDING EFFICIENCYaverage Industry Standard88,000 SF65%57,000 SF109,000 SF65%71,000 SFHelix Architecture + Design39

“ We have a smalltown collegiate campusand a fraternal culture,unlike typical hospitaleducational facilities.”4.0:: PLANNING STRATEGIES

4.1RECOMMENDATION :: 1/4Build a New Center for Medical Simulation3124Due to immediate spatial needs in programming, the new Center for Medical Simulation will beone of the first projects developed, and its location should reinforce the Campus Core strategy.An analysis of potential locations was carried out in order to find the best fit for the new facility:1 :: Expand Existing KesselheimThis location leaves the current facility in place and expands into adjacent space. While possible,the site does not reflect the goal of becoming a more holistic campus because it is too farremoved from the Campus Core.2 :: Expand from SEPRelocating in existing Cafeteria space is problematic due to the immediate need for space andscheduling constraints.3 :: Northwest Corner Parking LotWhile available, this reduces parking and is too far removed from the Campus Core.4 :: North of Dybedal / West of SEPThrough using existing parking space, the site is immediately available and establishes ananchor to future growth intended to strengthen the Main Campus Core.Helix Architecture + Design41

4.2RECOMMENDATION :: 2/4Create New Lecture Hall Spaces21Presently, an important need for KCUMB is to expand its large lecture hall seating toaccommodate existing class sizes and future growth.1 :: Remodel Existing Classroom AnnexAs an immediate short-term solution to accommodate current class sizes, the Annex will beremodeled to create one lecture hall large enough to seat 291 students and a smaller one toseat 198 students.2 :: New Academic CenterRepurposing Weaver Auditorium into a learning center by adding an additional floor level allowsfor the creation of two large lecture halls, one 300+ seats and one 400+ seats, as well asbreakout rooms for smaller study groups.42 KCUMB Campus Master Plan

4.3RECOMMENDATION :: 3/4Create a Center of Campus :: Cafeteria (Health and Wellness Center)132By striving to create a Campus Center, the existing Cafeteria (currently in SEP) can be relocatedto the Butterworth Alumni Center site as a remodel/addition or a new building. This locationcreates a prime place to engage students directly off of the Main Campus Quad.1 :: Add Cafeteria to New Simulation CenterThis location would allow the campus community and visitors who utilized the facility easyaccessibilty to a dining facility. However, due to the simulation and standardized patientsneeds,there was not enough space to accomondate a full-service cafeteria and dining area.2 :: Add Cafeteria to Weaver AuditoriumWhile this would be be a good location due to its new proximity to classrooms, it was not centralenough to the main quad and campus.3 :: Build Cafeteria Adjacent to ButterworthLocating directly in the center of campus will create a hub of activity that is in close proximity tostudents, faculty, staff, and administration.Within the Main Campus Quad, space to eat and engage with other members of KCUMBoutside is possible, while visitors and students walking north from Independence are greetedwith an improved Campus Entrance.Helix Architecture + Design43

4.4RECOMMENDATION :: 4/4Improve Campus ConnectivityVehicular traffic access will be eliminated at the south end of Highland Ave., and a newpedestrian entrance plaza is proposed between Smith Hall and the Administration Buildingwhere the Classroom Annex currently stands.Through the addition of new buildings, connected pathways will be enhanced to guide thenatural walking paths of students on campus creating a pedestrian friendly environment.The resultant circulation allows for more direct pathways into campus, and less barriers (gatedfences) and obstacles (vehicular traffic) once on campus.Campus Quads are linked by a reinforced walkway system between buildings connectingthe Main Campus to the Lower Campus. Pathways lead from proposed parking and towardpotential future expansion.44 KCUMB Campus Master Plan

“ We are a premierosteopathic educationprogram focused onmedical training andbiosciences research.We want to be seenas ‘Best-in-Class.’ ”5.0:: MASTERPLAN :: master VISION plan

E Missouri avenue863484The Paseo58127independence avenue46 KCUMB Campus Master Plan

KCUMBcampusmaster planbrownell avenuewoodland avenuePhase 1 (5 year needs)1 ::2 ::3 ::4 ::5 ::6 ::7 ::8 ::Smith Hall (Security)Classroom AnnexNew Center for Medical SimulationButterworth / New Cafeteria(Health and Wellness Center)New Academic CenterStrickland Educational PavilionAdministration BuildingCampus Siteworkindependence avenueRenovationNew ConstructionCampus ImprovementsHelix Architecture + Design47

48 KCUMB Campus Master Plan

View of Renovated Administration Building looking West from parking lot.Helix Architecture + Design49

50 KCUMB Campus Master Plan

View of Main Quad with Butterworth / Cafeteria (Health and Wellness Center) in foreground.Helix Architecture + Design51

52 KCUMB Campus Master Plan

View from inside of Expanded Butterworth / Cafeteria (Health and Wellness Center).Helix Architecture + Design53

54 KCUMB Campus Master Plan

View of New Center for Medical Simulation from Highland Avenue looking southeast.Helix Architecture + Design55

56 KCUMB Campus Master Plan

Birds eye view of proposed Phase 2 Master Plan.Helix Architecture + Design57