Adriana Ares

Assignment #1

IND 6970

Masters Project

Spring 2012

The Student Union and its Students

BACKGROUND It seems to be generally understood that Student Unions

become the “living room” and the “home away from home” for many students, especially those who live on campus.

Student balance is when the students desires and finds balance between their academic life and their college life.

The focus is primarily on students and their needs,

and on Student Unions and their support in providing

the space for these aspects of the student’s life.

The purpose of this literature review is to develop an understanding related to the design of ideal student spaces in University Student Unions that have the potential to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve the quality of student life and that affords student balance and achievement.

STUDENT BALANCE

Public Semi-Public Semi-Private Private

Meeting Rooms & Multi-function Space

Special Event Space

Group Study SpaceMovie TheaterIndoor Pool

Quiet Study Space

Student Support Space

PROJECT TYPOLOGY

University Student Unions & College Students

Activity areas: quiet study space, group study space, meeting room space, multi-functional space, and special events space, student support services, movie theater, indoor pool.

TYPOLOGY DIAGRAM

Special Event Space

Quiet Study Space

Group Study Space

Meeting Rooms

Multi-Function Space

Student Support Space

Indoor Pool

Movie Theater

The idea of a student union was first established at Oxford University in 1823

The first student union in America was Houston Hall, at the University of Pennsylvania, which opened in January 2, 1896 and remains in operation to this day and is based on the models of the Cambridge University and Oxford University Unions

A "Houston Club" was formed, allowing membership to only male students and charging yearly dues of two dollars. Bennett Hall, a version of Houston Hall exclusively for women, was built in 1926

The original Houston Hall contained a bowling alley, swimming pool, music room, gymnasium, theater, and a billiards room as well as lounge and reception areas.

HISTORY OF TYPOLOGY

Campus Center at University of Massachusetts, Boston

Campus Center at University of MassachusettsType and number of activities involved with the facility

Student Unions are established at a national level

The largest student unions have strong political identity, with interest in their “vision” of higher education rather than the interests of the student body

LOCATION: NICE, FRANCE

UNIVERSITY OF NICE

Her goals and objectives include providing a space where the students can socialize, study, take breaks, drink coffee, etc., and not have to be forced to leave the campus. Students already feel like their academics are a necessity and don’t get to enjoy their years of being young. Having a place to stay on campus can give them the interest or desire to want to come to school and may improve their academics.

CLIENT OWNER – PHILIPPINE NAÎNTRE

THE USERS

BUILDING SELECTION & SITE

Like the users, these two buildings will serve different functions. The interaction in the middle will provide views where they face each other to build a relationship. The building site is oriented in order to afford the views of the site, which is on a cliff. The building that has large windows is placed facing the cliff. The building that has smaller windows will be for the administration, faculty, and staff and faces the street and the university.

College of Business Complex at Florida International University is divided into two larger buildings which reflect the two main users of the space

Department Room Description

Common Areas

Dining

Café; authentic French coffee and threats, pastries, grab-and-go sandwiches, yogurts, and real milkshakes. Food Court; offers tasty sushi, pizza, made-to-order sandwiches, soup, salad, burgers, and delicious hot entrees. The sunlit dining facility is a great place to enjoy your meal while taking in the outstanding views; wireless Internet access, the dining facility is also a great place to study alone or with friends while you eat. Vending Machines; quick snack or soft drink

Movie Theater; Pool Activity Space for the StudentsLockers Personal Storage space for Students

Smoking Area Activity Space for the StudentsOpen Assembly

AreaEvent & Conference Services: Offers event and meeting spaces as well as external organizations and guests.Meeting Space

Meeting Space

Bookstore

The bookstore is so much more than a place to buy textbooks. It also stocks University gear, office supplies, computer products, snacks, and more. It has a Reading Room, which can be used for special events like book signings, mini-lectures, or documentary/movie showings, is also a great place to relax and study.

QUANTITATIVE REQUIREMENTS

Department Room Description

Student Support Services

Information Center

The first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, & visitors. Provides directions, information on programs, services and events, lost and found, etc... Located on the first floor, at the main entrance. Pick up campus and building maps, building directory, transportation schedules, and wireless Internet access information, laptop lending program.

One Stop Shop

The One Stop is a convenient location to have all your questions about course registration, billing and financial aid answered. Here, you can inquire in-person about any of the following: Financial aid award letter interpretation ; Financial aid assistance ; Student account inquiries ; Tuition payments ; Registration information ; Records information ; Add/drop processes. The One Stop is located on the 1st floor, main entrance. Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ; Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ; Saturday - Sunday Closed

Administration

Offices

The administration offices support the building, maintenance, and reservations of the facilities. They also get involved with the student's events and how they use the space. They support students' wide range of needs during their studying in the lounges and meeting spaces and also run the technology services offered throughout the building.

Conference Room, Break

Room, Kitchenette

To be used by the Administration, staff, and faculty

Reception Area To be used by the students, Administration, staff, and faculty

Student Areas

LoungeThe "living room". Students will pull up a comfy chair and lounge with friends or by themselves, have group discussions or sit quietly enjoying the views.

Quiet Study Students will work independently in this area

Group Study Students will work in groups in this area

MissionA Support building that promotes student well-being and quality of student life, as well as academic success.To provide the student’s “home away from home.”Apply a team work mentality among the departments and staff of the University.The University Student Union should embrace its environment and its potential for views and should contribute to the students’ goals of achievement and a quality of student life.The layout of the interior of the University Student will reflect the amount of noise in the space; as you go “deeper” into the building, the spaces become quitter.The layout of the furniture of the student lounge space in the University Student Union shall reflect flexibility to adapt to the changes and the different needs of students and will be afford student interaction.The University Student Union shall have a form that unifies all the other buildings and campuses to create an identity that follows being student centered.

PROJECT GOALS & DESIGN GUIDELINES

The design of the interior of the University Student Union will have a mix between traditional French style and contemporary/modern style.

Have an emphasis on modern design with respect to traditional and classical design found in the 4 campuses and found in France.

The University Student Union shall be sustainable and environmentally conscious and will incorporate the latest technologies to support academics and learning.

The University Student Union should invest in digital displays for announcements and advertisements to keep operating costs low of printing, paper, and materials for the long term.

The design of the University Student Union shall be designed with flexibility to allow for the opportunities for special events.

The design of the student support staff offices in the University Student Union shall consider open floor plan to maximize the use of space and promote working together.

Designated a specific space where students can express themselves through personalization.

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