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University of Washington

ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION

UW Tacoma Pratt Building – Tacoma Room (GWP 320)

March 14, 2011

AGENDA

Monday, March 14 UW Tacoma

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM CALL TO ORDER Daniel Friedman

Welcome to UW Tacoma and Introductions Chancellor Spakes, Ysabel Trinidad, Milt Tremblay

Approval of Agenda and December Minutes Daniel Friedman ULAC Report of March 10 Meeting Kristine Kenney

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM WALKING TOUR

Joy Building and Hood Corridor Ysabel Trinidad, Milt Tremblay

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM PROJECT PRESENTATIONS 9:30 - 11:00 Hood Corridor, UW Tacoma (Brainstorming session) Lanie Ralph, Walker/Macy 11:00 – 11:15 Coffee Break

11:15 - 12:30 Mercer Hall (Design Development Approval) Bob Baldwin, Ankrom-Moisan & Feilden, Clegg Bradley, GGN

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM WORKING LUNCH 12:30 - 1:30 Commission Operations Rebecca Barnes, Commissioners

1:30 PM– 5:00 PM PROJECT PRESENTATIONS 1:30 – 2:30 Terry / New Lander (Lander Hall Replacement Schematic Troy Stahlecker, Mithun

Design Approval) 2:45 – 3:45 Burke Museum (Pre-Design) Randy Everett, Olson Kundig Architects 3:45 – 4:00 Afternoon Break 4:00 – 5:00 Pend Oreille Entry Visioning (Information) Randy Everett, Swift Company

5:00 PM WRAP & ADJOURN ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


University of Washington Tower Boardroom, 22nd floor December 6 - 7, 2010

DRAFT, rb, 3/8/11

Monday, December 6, 2010

Chair of the Commission and Dean of the College of Built Environments Daniel Friedman, called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m., thanked the commissioners for their participation and welcomed student representative Amy Monsen to the Commission.

The minutes of the September 13, 2010 meeting were approved by the Commission as submitted, as was the proposed agenda for December 6 – 7, 2010. Some discussion was held on the idea of increasing the number of annual meetings to five, given the scope of the Commission’s work, though the consensus was that two-day meetings, held quarterly were preferable, with a bias toward a Sunday and Monday schedule rather than Monday and Tuesday, if necessary.

Kristine Kenney summarized the proceedings of the University Landscape Advisory Committee meeting of December 2, 2010 (see attached). Molecular Engineering Building/Phase 2 Core and Shell and Grant Lane (Information) Presentation

Phase 2, not originally part of the scope of work for the Molecular Engineering building, became viable due to Phase 1 buyout savings and grant and donor funding, and came before the Commission in September 2010 for Design Development approval. Design of the core and shell is proceeding to accommodate approximately 70,000 GSF for future labs, offices, and instructional spaces. A range of open space design alternatives was developed that would create a generous entry sequence where Grant Lane meets Stevens Way, with and eye toward what might ultimately be possible in Phase 3, including, for Grant Lane:

Pedestrian flow into and across campus, incorporating the existing mature giant sequoia tree

Access for delivery and emergency vehicles

Vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns And for MolE Phase 2 building:

Simplified and strengthened corner entrance with utilities moved into a penthouse structure, per the Commission’s recommendation; entry canopy scaled back

Commission Comments On Grant Lane:

ADA parking behind Gerberding Hall must be preserved and the President’s Office should be consulted regarding visiting donor parking

Demonstrable data on actual pedestrian and traffic movement in the zone, including auto/pedestrian accidents, would be helpful in deciding which should drive the design

A clearly delineated auto path with an indication to pedestrians of auto traffic is necessary, perhaps a vehicular crescent with a dedicated pedestrian walk or plaza to the south

On MolE Phase 2:

Building entry design changes with the hidden utilities structure is a stronger, more elegant and coherent solution

Action on the Building Design Discussion on Grant Lane redesign was tabled until funding issues are clarified. Design updates can be shared with the Commission electronically, routed through the University Architect’s office.

South Lake Union 3.1/3.2 (Information) Presentation

Phase 3continues the development of the Lake Union site, ultimately to be comprised of five biomedical research buildings and an administration office with expected completion in 2020. Phase 3 consists of three research buildings, approximately 180,000 SF each, constructed sequentially, with a shared underground parking structure. Exterior design relates to the existing Phase 2 vocabulary,

massing and over all block master plan with strong north-south and east-west axes, and pedestrian connections. The block is organized in the textural vocabulary of the neighborhood, with north-south corridors composed of broad boulevards, and east-west sheets reflecting a neighborhood scale with lush vegetation. The courtyard environment between the buildings is being designed with a “ribbon” glass façade to bring in and bounce light into interior lab and “write-up” spaces, “foaming” understory landscaping at ground plane, gathering spaces, and a shallow, bubbling water feature to add sparkle to the space. The north and south elevations are shaped to read as an “end grain” and east and west elevations read in vertical layers. An inverted conical column supports a fifteen foot glass entry canopy at the main entry point.

Vertical shading devices on the east façade glazing will address early morning heat gain; chilled beams, a green roof, and other embedded mechanical system processes will result in at least LEED ® Silver certification.

Commission Comments

Maintenance of glass “ribbon” façade needs to be well considered

There is an absence of integration of design issues with environmental and building performance considerations, with regard to the assumption of the behavior of light in the courtyard spaces. While the Commission has no approval authority on the project, Dean Friedman and Ms. Barnes offered to continue a conversation on the design.

UW BOTHELL PHASE 3 Science and Academic Building (Design Development Approval) Presentation

Chancellor Kenyon Chan thanked the Architectural Commission for their assistance and THA Architecture for their extraordinary design work over the past 18 months. He noted that all was tracking on schedule and on budget. He introduced members of his staff and the representative from THA.

The presentation showed a much higher density plan than previously imagined, with the siting of buildings following the slope of the site. The site also includes a courtyard, a new facilities plant, new science building, uphill connecting stairways and the development of a plaza which will be the central focus and primary gathering place on campus. In the future there will be housing, three more buildings-- all connected by a crescent lane.

The design includes a stepped storm water runnel for rain water and for daylighting of the original aquifer. There will be catch basins that will grow native plants. This is a key element in the “science on display” with interpretive information for students and visitors regarding the need to filter rainwater, the natural aquifer and indigenous gardens.

The spirit of “science on display” begins with the building itself and its structures and systems. Much of the science happening in the building, including labs, classrooms and open spaces, is visible from the outside of the building. There are plans to build interactive dashboards to show how the building systems are performing and developing interpretive information on the geology of the building which is cut into the hill. The biomimicry concept of the design is reflected in the use of different colored terra cotta, glass walls and other building materials, entries, natural lighting, light and shade patterns, views, and other structural elements. The exterior façade fenestration pattern of the building is based on the mathematical Fibonacci series.

Commission Comments

Commissioners complimented THA on an excellent design and a well done presentation.

With regard to the plaza and amphitheater, the commission would like to see some flexible seating. (Cedars on site may be fashioned into benches.)

Action A motion was made and seconded to approve the Bothell Phase 3 design development. The motion carried unanimously.

UW Way-finding, Signage, Monuments, and Public Art Presentation

A large bronze block “W’, presented to the University by the Class of 1960, was installed at the 17

th Avenue entrance to the campus, and, after some initial pushback, has been embraced by the

University at large.

The President agrees that campus signage is important and is not what it ought to be. The University Architect and the University Landscape architect have been looking at all aspects of the landscape - what gives it identity and makes it navigable - and intend to return at a future meeting with a comprehensive overview of planning under way. The University Public Art Committee is inactive; core principles surrounding placement of monuments, public art and signage should be reviewed in order that they add to the campus experience and enhance way-finding.

Comments

An Architectural Commission process should be developed and put in place for monument and art placement.

Mercer Hall Replacement Project (Schematic Design Approval) Presentation

Changes in the massing of the “five finger” concept created two larger openings between the northernmost building and the four fingers to increase pedestrian paths while shortening the fingers to accommodate shoreline restrictions. Southern elevations are no longer stepped, to accommodate fire escapes and allow for more living quarters in the best locations, as well as roof terraces. Underground parking stalls were reduced from 200 to 180.

A water tank located between back wall of car park and retaining wall of Building A deals in a cost effective manner with storm water attenuation and stores water for laundry and irrigation. Public spaces, a great room, a coffee shop, and meeting and study rooms and storage spaces front the podium level, while courtyards between the fingers are separated into private, reflective spaces, group sports spaces and a storm water treatment ravine.

Ecological issues informed the design: heat recovery ventilation in each room will mean 70 – 80 % heat recovery; storm water channeling creates cost savings in water for laundry and irrigation; minimized wood and increased insulation in framing will result in energy savings.

The facades are layered with a heavily textured brick base, with a rippled, standing-seam, inflected aluminum curtain above, accented with a horizontal ribbon of colored glazed material. Windows and bays would be inflected to maximize light and water views and minimize unfavorable view of the bridge and neighboring buildings.

Commission Comments

Equity in the courtyard culture would be desirable, avoiding “themes” (i.e., the “jock” courtyard with its sandlot volley ball lot) and maximizing the significance of the landscaping and the articulation of the spaces as reflected in the design of the rain garden courtyard.

Use of the standing seam material will require finesse in detailing to avoid a corduroy effect or an appearance of cheapness.

Safety issues with the rooftop terraces might be dealt with by incorporating a glass balustrade or a small step back on the top floor to mitigate the five-story drop

A careful balance is necessary between the boldness and uniformity of design in the five large masses and variation in materials and detail, including fenestration, to create identity, interest, and human scale, and avoid an oppressive uniformity

The commission sees the design as an exciting project and a major statement and feels that any unresolved issues can be resolved in the next design phase

Action A motion was made for conditional schematic design approval, with the proviso that the project team returns to the ULAC with a more integrated landscape scheme before the March Commission meeting; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

Terry/New Lander (Schematic Design Update) Presentation

Schematic design approval will be sought when project agreement approvals are in place. The project is at the end of pre-design. The first phase of the Terry/New Lander project focuses on demolition and new construction of Lander Hall, incorporating a dormitory style dwelling, two-bedroom, two-bath suites and two-to six-bed apartments. The second phase provides for renovation of the existing Terry Hall, a new Terry Hall, and a new Center building, providing dining and recreation and residential facilities for the West Campus student community. Open areas as well as fenestration schemes and matching street grades create indoor/outdoor public zones and differentiate them from

private zones. A north-south pedestrian link, view-courtyards and landscaping will significantly improve the Lincoln Way experience. Environmental issues, including an Energy Star rating goal of 91 and rainwater treatment will inform the schematic design which will come before the Commission in March 2011 for approval.

Commission Comments

The commissioners lauded the simplicity, clarity and management of the scale of the design of interior and exterior space as well as the depth of exploration of environmental issues and sustainable technologies and landscaping

A monetary commitment to install and maintain landscaping in scale with the design of the courtyards containing skylights is tantamount to the success of the project.

The commission would like to see a more bold approach in tactical differentiation in the façade.

Husky Stadium Pre-development (Information) Presentation

John Palewicz from the Capital Projects Office and representatives from 360 Architecture and developer Wright Runstad presented information on the Husky Stadium Pre Development. John explained that the pre development/schematic phase had been completed using the developer model. In November 2010, the Board of Regents approved the project, borrowing of up to $250 million under the Internal Lending Program, and signed the development agreement to deliver the project.

Components of the renovation of Husky stadium include: relocating the track north of the current soccer field; lowering the field four feet, adding more baseball fields, another soccer field and lighting; removing and replacing the lower bowl; tearing down the south stands and replacing them with improved and overlapping seating decks; replacing the east stands; moving the facilities operations building to the west facade; adding 200 parking spaces; and replacing the scoreboard. Construction is scheduled to begin on November 7, 2011 with completion by the 2013 football season.

Brad Shock of 360 Architecture detailed Husky Stadium plans and noted the ongoing coordination with Sound Transit, the significance of entries and circulation patterns in the development, and the importance of respecting the iconic nature of Husky Stadium. He discussed the revenue-generating opportunities of the design.

Commission Comments

With regard to seating capacity, it was noted that due to new height restrictions, seating capacity will go from 72,000 seats to 70,100 seats

There was concern that going to a masonry façade takes away from the west front and from the iconic structurally-engineered stadium. The structural expression of the south side was felt to be less appealing than exposing the structure to view.

Relocation of the student and band seating section to the west stands caused concern that student energy and support would be lost.

Montlake Triangle Planning (Schematic Design Approval) Presentation

The project includes the Rainier Vista and the Sound Transit Montlake Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge. Loss of anticipated City funding in April 2010 meant that previous design/build proposals were abandoned, and with WSDOT SR520 project’s announced preferred alternative, additional criteria were introduced mandating all pedestrian crossing concepts be reevaluated. This resulted in an agreement that a bridge from the transit station across Montlake boulevard with an incorporated bike ramp on the west side of Montlake onto the triangle was the best solution to accommodate WSDOT needs in addressing regional bike trail requirements. The project is to be implemented in two phases: the first, the civil/structural installation of both bridges by Sound Transit including architectural finishes for the ST bridge, realigning the Burke-Gilman trail, and rough-grading the triangle and southerly portion of Rainier Vista, and the second, a design-bid-build package responsible for restoration of the surface treatment for the triangle and southerly portion of Rainier Vista (to be contracted by the University).

The goal of the project is to create a finished landscape that accommodates the technical requirements of circulation flow with the visionary aspects of creating a memorable gateway into the University. Two dualities have emerged as drivers: increasing both the clarity and comfort of the

pedestrian scale experience and the monumental feel of a major campus entry, as well as framing both the view of Mt. Rainer and the Drumheller Fountain. These goals are realized by changing scale from the monumental plaza across a medium scale threshold framing the view, into the pedestrian scale crossing. The duality of view is emphasized by placing seating and view points at landings through the vista. A dramatic under-bridge lighting concept marks the edge of the vista and highlights Pacific Place.

A bicycle ramp leads to a curved bridge which moves pedestrians from the Sound Transit station, over Montlake Avenue and into the campus across the new Pacific Ave land bridge.

Commission Comments

The design was generally lauded as a “fantastic” and “transformative” solution to a very complex set of goals and parameters and a “tour de force” of planning

Special commendation was given for the resolution of the pedestrian and bike bridge with the Rainier Vista.

While there was general appreciation of the bridge itself; there was concern that the supporting columns need capitals or some transition to be more refined and to avoid being reminiscent of highway engineering.

A preference was expressed for gabion blocks that will grow plants, as more picturesque also, avoiding a highway engineering look along Pacific Place.

Night lighting is “to die for”.

The Commission expressed a concern that the detail imagery, namely lighting and railings, by GGN and LMN are too different and would like to see a seamlessness of details; the light poles depicted are too pedestrian. The commission would like to see something more akin to GGN’s lovely at-grade lighting and would like to see some designs for above grade lighting. (Cranbrook’s lighting was cited as an example.)

The bicycle/pedestrian path to the west from the plaza was depicted as centered, but the commission felt it would be better joined at the southern edge of the plaza, as pedestrians will take shortest most direct route and it should be given to them. (GGN explained that while there is flexibility to the north, the grading of the site makes a southerly connection more difficult.)

Design should be responsive to the cost of maintenance, which looks huge; more hardscape could minimize maintenance costs

Concern re underside of bike ramp, what it looks like, etc. Action A motion for schematic design approval was made, seconded and carried unanimously. The first day of the meeting was adjourned at 5:15 pm.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010 Chair of the Commission and Dean of the College of Built Environments Daniel Friedman, called the second day of the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Baseball Stadium Design/Build Team Interviews Project Overview The Husky Ballpark field was relocated in 1995 to its current location on the east campus and a new playing field with an artificial infield surface was constructed. Over the years a number of improvements have been added; field lighting; an enclosed practice batting facility; upgraded infield playing surface; dugouts; and batters’ eye (a solid-colored, usually dark area, beyond the center field wall, forming a visual backdrop directly in the line of sight of a baseball batter, while facing the pitcher and awaiting a pitch). Facilities for the coaches and players have remained off site in the Graves Annex building and the Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Spectator facilities consist of temporary wooden bleachers, portable toilets, a small concessions trailer and gravel walking surface. Attempts to build a proper grandstand with adequate team and spectator facilities have not been

successful and the overall ballpark, although having probably the best physical location in the Pac 10, is considered one of the worst overall ballparks.

The Husky Ballpark Project will add on to the present playing field in its current location. The project is envisioned in two phases. Phase 1 Team Building will construct a 9,000 gross square feet two story building located adjacent to the right field foul line to provide a home for the baseball team. Included will be a team locker room, training room, showers and toilets, meeting rooms, offices for coaches, locker room for umpires, elevator, and field - viewing deck. Funding is in place for this phase and this work will be started as soon as possible. Phase 2 Grandstand will construct facilities for spectators and press located behind home plate and extending down each foul line. Included will be 2,500 chair back seats including a partial roof; press box; private boxes, home and visitor dugouts; ticketing office, concessions, public restrooms; site development including grading, paving, drainage, fencing, utilities, lighting, and signage. Funding has yet to be raised for this work, though the goal is have adequate funding in place in approximately one year.

Three teams, Hoffman – AECOM Ellerbe Becket, Mortenson – DLR, and Bayley – SRG were asked to submit a design solution to the Project in both narrative and drawing form, to include a) an understanding of the ballpark site, infrastructure, and pedestrian and vehicular circulation needs and b) a creative integration of the design criteria into a holistic design that successfully optimizes design principles, aesthetics, context, and functional goals outlined in the RFP. Three major design related issues were to be taken in to account, as well:

The Ballpark will be a major structure along the Walla Walla Road north promenade to Husky Stadium from the E1 parking lot.

There is the opportunity for the structure to be a signature entry point to the baseball field visible from main campus.

The design needs to be consistent with the 2006 ICA Master Plan Design Team Interviews Each of the three teams presented its proprietary design concept for both phases and was interviewed by the Commission. Action After due deliberation, a motion was tendered that a recommendation be made that the proposal by Bayley-SGR was the most desirable design solution, with Mortensen-DLR’s a second choice should Bayley-SGR be unable to fulfill the obligation. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

University Landscape Advisory Committee Meeting Summary

Thursday – December 2, 2010 UW Club

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Meeting Agenda Summary:

1. Molecular Engineering Grant Lane 2. UW Bothell Phase 3 3. South Lake Union 3.1 / 3/2 4. Terry / New Lander Student Housing 5. Mercer Student Housing 6. Montlake Triangle / Rainier Vista

1. Molecular Engineering Grant Lane: This presentation was informational – no action requested

Committee Comments: The committee agreed the general forms and ground plane treatment support the prioritization of the

pedestrian experience. They would like to see more attention given to the 3-dimentional quality of the plaza to provide greater definition and scale.

The committee preferred a version of Scheme B, with a larger brick plaza more in scale to the giant sequoia and agreed the current design still feels like an intersection of pathways, requiring greater articulation to provide a transition that is both physically and visually more active.

2. UW Bothell Phase 3:

Committee recommends approval of design development, understanding the design is at a 50% DD level and requires further design follow-up

Committee Comments: The committee recommends further exploration of the hydrological connections made throughout the

length of the runnel, especially at the flat areas and at the terminus as it integrates into the plaza and gestures toward the wetlands below.

The extent and definition of the plaza, beyond a plan graphic is unresolved and needs further study as it relates to the 3-dimentional realities of the surrounding buildings.

The intersection and dominance of the crescent path, essentially interrupting the plaza is problematic and requires further study.

3. South Lake Union 3.1 / 3/2 This presentation was informational – no action requested

Committee Comments: The committee was delighted to see the product of a highly integrated design process, resulting in a

landscape design that plays upon and influences the adjacent architecture and creates powerful outdoor spaces that support the concept of a campus and sing with life.

There was some discussion regarding the manner in which the undulating glass façade meets the ground and how this is resolved in the adjacent landscape, in contrast to the definitive base of the façade along the street edges and adjacent sidewalks.

The committee appreciates the objective to integrate reflective light into the narrow courtyard spaces and recommended a wind study be performed to assess the comfort level of the proposed seating areas.

4. Terry / New Lander Student Housing: This presentation was informational – no action requested

Committee Comments: The committee was concerned with the limited amount of open space provided by the project and the

recommends increasing the active use of the raised courtyards to provide greater outdoor accessibility.

University Landscape Advisory Committee Meeting Summary

Thursday – December 2, 2010 UW Club

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The committee felt the definition of the 12th Avenue open space should relate more to student use

than public use and should have a sense of boundary and greater spatial definition to make the space feel more semi-private.

Lincoln way needs more attention to retain the sense of green and park-like feel. Revisions to the street itself should be incorporated into the project.

5. Mercer Student Housing Committee recommends postponing approval of schematic design until more information is provided

Committee Comments: The committee felt the overall clarity of design and concept needed further study based on the

development of a program that support the conceptual framework. What is the purpose of the outdoor spaces and the life within each?

The main plaza space needs bold landscape elements for help mitigate the scale of the buildings and make it a more enjoyable space to inhabit.

The hydrological expression should provide more than just aesthetics. The committee recommended thinking of the n-s courtyards as streets that support pedestrian

movement rather than courtyards and plazas. 6. Montlake Triangle / Rainier Vista Committee recommends approval of Schematic Design

Committee Comments: The committee felt the general design approach was appropriate and recommends verification that

the views up the vista are maintained. There was some concern regarding the use of Big Leaf Maples, which will require further discussion. Potential conflicts between bicycles and pedestrians at intersections requires some further clarity.

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The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Meeting summary prepared by: Kristine Kenney, University Landscape Architect

Hood Corridor

Terry/New Lander

Mercer Hall

Pend Oreille Entry Burke Museum

Terry/New Lander


March 14, 2011

PROJECT SUMMARY: University of Washington, UWT Hood Corridor Development

PROJECT NUMBER: 200636

PROJECT MANAGER: Lanie Ralph

ARCHITECT: THA Architecture

ACTION REQUIRED: Provide observations and recommendations to inform design.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The Hood Corridor is an 80’ wide abandoned railroad right-of-way within the heart of the UW Tacoma

Campus, which includes the Prairie Line Rail alignment. The campus intends to use the trail as a campus

circulation pathway. The City of Tacoma is proposing a rail-to-trail conversion, The Prairie Line Trail,

which will become a regional greenway connecting southern neighborhoods to downtown. The Prairie

Line Trail would provide a link between the Water Ditch Trail, Scott Pierson Trail, and the Thea Foss

Esplanade. As part of the Prairie Line Trail, the Hood Corridor will provide much needed open space

transecting the campus. The gentle slope of the existing railroad tracks provides one of the few relatively

flat areas within the steep hillsides of campus which will offer valuable accessible routes and gathering

spaces.

The UW Tacoma campus is unique in that it retains the urban character of the working industrial history

of downtown Tacoma. The Hood Corridor, complete with rail lines, reflects the industrial past and

establishes a distinctive identity for both the campus and city. The current design concept for the trail

features separated 12’ bike trails and 8’ pedestrian path along the corridor that converge at major

pedestrian nodes including the Grand Stair (19th Street), the Japanese American Language School

Memorial, and the North Plaza. The design includes a continuous stormwater planting system which will

treat and slow rain water running off the surrounding impervious surfaces. The stormwater system will

provide educational opportunities for students and the public on how to sustainably treat and reuse rain

water.

The approval of the Schematic Design in September 2010 had the rails remaining in place. Currently

UWT is seeking input from stakeholders on a design solution that reflects the historic industrial character

of the R.O.W including the treatment of the rails, the status of the city’s plans for their portion of the trail,

and drivers related to schedule and phasing considerations.

DESIGN RELATED ISSUES:

Historical Significance of the Hood Corridor

Relationship with Tacoma Phase 3B Project

Potential site for Japanese American Language School Memorial

Existing and planned municipal infrastructure

Integration with Prairie Line Trail and streetscape development at Corridor gateways

ATTACHMENT: None

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UW Architectural Commission Hood Corridor Development

Background Briefing Information

PROJECT STATUS TO DATE

Completed:

• Acquisition of Hood Corridor Property from BNSF (2011) • Two grants: UWT ESCO for lighting ($350,000) and City of Tacoma for DOE rain garden/

stormwater treatment ($1.5 million) • Schematic design • Met with campus, city and community stakeholders for feedback • Identified the need for a portfolio of background and historical information;

engaged Artifacts Architectural Consulting Pending:

• Finalize design based on input from stakeholders including the Commission • Complete construction of a section of trail by Autumn 2012 for opening of the Tioga Library Building

HOOD CORRIDOR STAKEHOLDERS AND PROJECTS UW Tacoma

• Campus Public Access and Pedestrian/Bicycle Path • Plaza at North Gateway; State ESCO Grant for LED Lighting • Japanese Language School Memorial (art) • Departments: Disability Support Services and Environmental Health & Safety

City of Tacoma • Prairie Line Trail Engineering and Design – Public Utility Corridor • Public Access and Public Art • Rain Garden Grant with UWT

COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND NEIGHBORS

• Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) – Entrance and Tollefson Plaza Redesign • Nearby businesses • Residents – New Tacoma Council, Hillside Development Council

DISCUSSION BY THE COMMISSION:

Within the context of the functional requirements of the Hood Corridor as a campus circulation pathway and public access trail, safety and security needs, background and historical information, stakeholder feedback, and a fiscally-constrained project environment,

What design observations and recommendations will help create a suitable opportunity to experience this portion of the corridor that “is [to be] reflective of the historic industrial character of the R.O.W”?

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The Prairie Line Trail Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Right-of-Way The deactivated 80’ wide railroad right-of-way (R .O .W .) is an incredible asset and component to the overall open space framework of the campus . Transecting the campus along the north/south grain of the hillside, the corridor provides a relatively level and wide green space that could be designed as an urban park . A 20’ wide trail will be maintained through the R .O .W . for a public pedestrian and bicycle trail that extends north toward the Thea Foss Waterway and extends south through the Brewery District and beyond .

The abandoned track alignment articulates a gentle curve or sweep through the R .O .W ., which becomes the armature of the design . The trail is to be reflective of the historic industrial character of the R .O .W ., interspersed with rhythmic and complementary native plantings . The typical section of the corridor includes: narrow pedestrian walks paralleling buildings that line the edge to provide access to the buildings; linear plantings that reinforce the linearity of the trail; and the 20’ wide trail which will accommodate both pedestrians and bicycle traffic (see Street Section E).

The City of Tacoma and UW Tacoma must work together in the design and development of this corridor, so that the design respects and reflects the past function and history of the corridor, and the design elements integrate well with the existing context of the campus . The intersection of the trail and South 21st Street needs particular attention due to the heavy vehicular traffic that travels on South 21st Street to and from the interstate . An underpass developed at this site would be ideal to allow the trail to continue across South 21st Street without pedestrian and vehicle conflicts.

An important element to be incorporated into the design of the trail is the use of water and its role in the overall stormwater management program to be implemented on the campus . The Prairie Line Trail is an ideal stormwater treatment collection corridor for water coming down and through the steep slopes of the campus . Water features and a runnel running the length of the trail will display the water systems, enriching the experience of the user . Linear raingardens will filter and clean water, improving its quality prior to its release into the Thea Foss Waterway .

Site furnishings such as seating areas, bike racks, wayfinding/signage, lighting, art and paving should be developed to campus standards . The trail corridor should feel safe and inviting to the user . The south and north entries of the trail onto the campus should inform the user that they are entering the UW Tacoma campus, and the design of the north entry should be looked at holistically with the realignment and narrowing of 17th Street, improvements to Tollefson Plaza and the intersection crossings at Pacific Avenue.

Prairie Line -Completed to saltwater in December 1873

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March 14, 2011

PROJECT SUMMARY: Mercer Hall Replacement Project


PROJECT MANAGER: Bob Baldwin

ARCHITECT: Ankrom Moisan Architects / Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios

ACTION: Design Development Approval


The project will demolish the Mercer Residence Hall and construct new student-focused

apartments on the site. The new facilities will consist of five buildings with five stories of wood

frame construction over two stories of concrete, housing approximately 930 students. A parking

garage with approximately 170 stalls will be built under the buildings.

There has been a change in the design team with Gustafson Guthrie Nichol (GGN) replacing

Murase Associates and providing the landscape design for the project.

The development of this project will help to alleviate the overcrowded conditions that currently

exist and provide surge space that will allow for renovation of the existing residence halls.

Project Budget for the Mercer Hall site: $118,000,000

Scheduled Construction Start: July 2011

Occupancy Start: August 2013

PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION ACTION:

June 7, 2010 — Architect Recommendation

September 13, 2010 — Pre-Design Review

December 6, 2010 —Schematic Design Approval

ATTACHMENT:

Site Map

ATTACHMENT 1: MAP

Site 29W


March 14, 2011

PROJECT: Student Housing Lander Hall Replacement

PROJECT NUMBER: 203518 – Lander Hall Replacement

PROJECT MANAGER: Troy Stahlecker

ARCHITECT: Mithun

ACTION: Schematic Design Approval


The Lander Hall Replacement project is the first of a two-part redevelopment of the Terry and Lander Hall site.

The project site is located on NE Campus Parkway, two blocks west of the main UW campus (see attached map).

The second part of the project will replace the 1101 Café (Center Building) with a new seven story residential

building, add a new seven story residential building south of Terry Hall and substantially renovate existing Terry

Hall.

The Lander Hall Replacement project will demolish the existing Lander Hall constructed in 1957 and construct a

new seven-story building of 200,000 SF, with five floors of wood framed construction with residence and

apartment-styled units over two stories of concrete construction with mixed use occupancy. The mixed use

occupancy includes a regional desk, kitchen, loading dock and dining functions. The Lander Hall Replacement

project started Schematic Design in December 2010, concluding construction documents in the spring of 2012.

The UW Board of Regents approved that budget and funding for the Student Housing Phase II project at its

February 2011 meeting. The Student Housing Phase II project is composed of the Lander Hall Replacement,

Mercer Hall Replacement and Site 30W projects.

To inform and support the design of the Lander Hall replacement project, design of the Terry Hall portion of the

project (Part 2) will be advanced to an intermediate schematic design level. After approval of the Lander Hall

Replacement project schematic design phase - the Terry portion of the project, including budget development,

will be placed on hold until the Spring of 2013.

Project Budget

Lander Replacement $77,000,000

Schedule

Lander Replacement, Construction July 2012 – July 2014

Lander Replacement, Occupancy August 2014

Terry Project, Construction July 2014 – July 2016

Terry Project, Occupancy August 2016


December 7, 2010 – Predesign Progress Update

September 13, 2010 – Predesign Progress Update

December 8, 2009 – Architect Recommendation

ATTACHMENT:

Site Map

STUDENT HOUSING LANDER REPLACEMENT, TERRY PROJECT

SITE MAP- EXISTING CONDITIONS

TERRY LANDER

CENTER


March 14, 2011

PROJECT SUMMARY: Burke Museum


PROJECT MANAGER: Randy Everett

ARCHITECT: Olson Kundig Architects

ACTION REQUIRED: Predesign Review – Information Only


The purpose of this project was to clarify the facility needs and associated options for a major expansion

of the Burke Museum to address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing building, and to

renovate and modernize the building to become a functional facility which meets current and anticipated

program needs. The predesign also addresses infrastructure, seismic, life safety, and accessibility

deficiencies in the current 1962 vintage building, as well as site issues related to on-site expansion. The

end project will expand the Burke Museum at its present location through renovation and additional new

construction. The Burke’s renovated building is expected to be an architecturally noteworthy facility that

makes visible the museum’s core institutional values of sustainability, excellence, stewardship, creativity,

and community engagement. LEED platinum is the desired goal.

Project Budget: $300,000 pre-design

Estimated Project Budget: $52,500,000

Pre-design schedule August 2009 to June 2010

Estimated Construction Start: tbd

Estimated Project Occupancy: tbd

BACKGROUND:

The University and Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen, now known as Olson Kundig, completed a Predesign

Study in June 2010. In February 2011 Northwest Archeological Associates completed a Cultural

Resources Report (CRR), as well as a Historic Property Inventory (HPI) and Historic Resources

Addendum (HRA) for the Burke Museum. The CRR determined the only cultural resource in the project

area is the Burke Museum and recommended it is not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places,

stating removal or alteration of the Burke will have no effect on significant cultural resources.


Combining funding from grants and donors with state funds can add uncertainty to schedule and

budget.

The existing space that can be effectively renovated and reused will significantly influence the total

project area that can be achieved within the current target budget.

Options and requirements related to continued operation of the museum during construction will need

to be balanced with project budget constraints.

An important component of the museum’s interpretive plan will be optimization of visual and physical

access between the research and collections functions and related exhibits.

The anticipated expansion of the building footprint may reduce existing available parking.


June 8, 2009 – Architect Interviews and Recommendation (Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen)

AOR Approval

ATTACHMENT: None


March 14, 2011

PROJECT SUMMARY: Pend Oreille Entrance Improvement


PROJECT MANAGER: Randy Everett

ARCHITECT: Swift Company

ACTION REQUIRED: Provide observations and recommendations to inform design


The Pend Oreille Entrance is often referred to as a “back door” to campus, deferring significance to the

Memorial Way and 40th Street Entrances as the major portals to campus. In an assessment of the

campus’ entrances and edges, the potential to visually improve this entrance/gateway to campus was

recognized as a high priority given the amount of traffic that passes by and through the campus along

Montlake Boulevard.

The project site encompasses the area around Pend Oreille, 25th Ave. NE, NE 45th St and Montlake

Boulevard. This two-phase project initially includes a visioning study to assess existing conditions and

develop recommendations to establish a landscape approach that transforms the entrance/gateway to the

University in a scale and character appropriate to the surrounding context. A more defined study will be

completed for the Pend Oreille/25th Ave NE entrance, including upgrades to utilities, lighting, irrigation,

vehicular/pedestrian circulation, landscaping and site elements. Cost options will be explored to guide

future sequential implementation.


Transform the entrance/gateway to the University in a scale and character appropriate to the

surrounding context. Final design should portray the University’s vision to celebrate place and the

core values: integrity, excellence and innovation.

Strengthen physical pedestrian and bicycle connections and provide code-compliant, universal

accessibility where possible.

Create a setting that is safe and provides access and the feeling of security at all times of day.

Refine and improve the overall quality of the plant collections, providing distinguishing

characteristics and highlighting seasonal changes while maintaining a harmonious transition

throughout the Montlake, 25th Ave and 45th Street corridors.

Modify existing infrastructure to meet current codes and allow for flexibility of use. Upgrades may

include extending the mainline water supply, upgrading a utility vault and valves, extending power

supply, providing new irrigation system and points of connection and new storm drain covers.

Assess redistribution of parking to maximize efficiency while minimizing visual impact.

Establish details for site elements (walls, pavement, seating, lighting, signage, etc) constructed from

simple, durable materials to reinforce the significance of the gateway while improving the overall

quality of the pedestrian and vehicular experience.

Explore opportunities to minimize impacts on the natural environment and provide educational

opportunities by supporting sustainable practices with innovative materials and technology.

PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION ACTION: None

ATTACHMENT: None

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