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CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
04.25.2012
ARTS PRECINCT
… designed to bring the arts into the public realm by creating a civic destination for artistic activity.
April 25, 2012
THE GAILLARD CENTER
David M. Schwarz ArchitectsEarl Swensson Associates, Inc.Hawkins Partners, Inc. landscape architectsWith Forsberg Engineering and Wertimer &Associates
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
04.25.2012
1. PROJECT OVERVIEW
2. PROGRAMMING + PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
3. DESIGN PROCESS SCHEMATIC DESIGN
AGENDA
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
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THE GAILLARD CENTER
The design and planning for the precinct will complement the city's $142 million renovation of the Galliard Center and create a civic destination for artistic activity, including outdoor public performance spaces.
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DMS 2010DMS 2010
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
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THE GAILLARD CENTER
DMS 2010
As a parallel investment to the the Gaillard Center, this project envisions new open-air public performance spaces and artistic infrastructure, demonstrating how the arts advance livability and strengthen communities by giving expression to shared civic values and cultural identity.
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CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
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PROJECT AREA
MAIN ENTRANCE
GAILLARD
75 CALHOUN
PUBLIC LIBRARY
BUIST ACADEMY
PARKING GARAGE
CCDC
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
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CHARLESTON’S PUBLICGREENSPACES
• Marion Square
• Gaillard Arts Precinct
•Liberty Square
•Concord Park
• Waterfront Park
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
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PROJECT AREA
GAILLARD
CCDC
PARKING GARAGE
BUIST ACADEMY
NOISETTE ROSE
GARDEN
AN
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N S
TR
EET
CALHOUN STREET
75 CALHOUN
PROJECT SCOPE
Integrates with the Gaillard Center project, and extends the design concept. Scope ties together with green space elements previously reviewed and approved by BAR
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PROGRAMMING DIAGRAM
CONCEPT AND PROGRAMMING DIAGRAM(CCDC)
Programmatically responsive to major activities that :
• Recreation/physical education open space
• Rose Garden
• Event spaces for current and potential uses, including tent set-ups and outdoor extension of interior activities
• Approach/access to facilities from multiple directions
• Passive park uses and landscaping
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EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS
ROSE GARDEN FOUNTAIN NOISETTE ROSE
MEMORIAL PLAQUE
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
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EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS
AXIS BEHIND 75 CALHOUN
PARKING GARAGE
75 CALHOUN
LARGE OAK TREE ALONG ANSON
CHARLESTON CIVIC DESIGN CENTER
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DESIGN WORKSHOP
DESIGN WORKSHOP 01.05.12(Design Team)
We asked a focus group of stakeholders:
• How would you like to see the space used?
• What type of activities would you like to see here?
• What currently works best about the space?
• What needs to be most improved?
• How would you describe or envision the space?
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
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WE ASKED: TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
DESIGN WORKSHOP
DESIGN WORKSHOP 01.05.12(Design Team)
Some of the themes we heard were:
• Flexibility to accommodate multiple users and uses
• Green / Open space
• Provide shade
• Places to sit
• Garden that feels ‘like a garden’
• Variety of spaces
• Recognize civic significance
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BUIST ACADEMY WORKSHOP
BUIST ACADEMY(SMH architects)
• Building expansion currently under construction
• Gaillard green space currently used by Buist students for P.E.
• Commitment is for ongoing use of green space by Buist Academy, including State-required 80’ x 100’ field
BUIST ACADEMY
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BUIST ACADEMY WORKSHOP
GAILLARD ARTS PRECINCT WORKSHOP 02.01.12(CCDC)
6th grade students from Buist Academy were grouped into teams to explore options for how to create the best possible environment for the users of the space:
• Requested plenty of green space, gardens and open areas
• Water features, sculptures, areas for seating and picnics
• Many teams had several performance spaces scattered throughout the space
green space
gardens
seating
play
performance
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
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DESIGN PROCESS
DESIGN ITERATIONS(Design Team)
Initial development of concept programming diagram into plan variations.
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
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DESIGN PROCESS
DESIGN ITERATIONS(Design Team)
To address issues encountered with the design direction, the design team proposed a new solution that reoriented the spaces into new geometries.
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
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PROPOSED SITE PLAN
SCHEMATIC PLAN(Design Team)
GAILLARD CENTER
75 CALHOUN
BUIST ACADEMY
PARKING GARAGE
CCDCCALHOUN STREET
AN
SO
N S
TREET
ALE
XA
ND
ER
STR
EET
GEORGE STREET
PUBLIC LIBRARY
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
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PROPOSED SITE PLAN
SCHEMATIC PLAN(Design Team)
GAILLARD CENTER
75
CA
LHO
UN
BUIST ACADEMY
PARKING GARAGE
CCDC
NOISETTE ROSE GARDEN
LAWN
EVENT LAWN AND PLAY FIELD
BANQUET TERRACE AND EVENT LAWN
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
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PROPOSED SITE PLAN
SCHEMATIC PLAN(Design Team)
GAILLARD CENTER
75
CA
LHO
UN
BUIST ACADEMY
PARKING GARAGE
CCDC
NOISETTE ROSE GARDEN
EVENT LAWN AND PLAY FIELD
BANQUET TERRACE AND EVENT LAWN
LAWN
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PLAN FEATURES
SCHEMATIC PLAN
• Oval event lawn, with bluestone edging
• Granite steps and focal planting area at south end of oval lawn
• Lawn kept relatively level as walkways slope to maximize event usage
• Ornamental planting areas highlight the space
• Central meeting place with specialty pavements between the pavilions
• Trees to provide separation, and parking garage screening from Anson
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SCHEMATIC PLAN
• Focal area at east end of main lawn, with specialty paving
• Loading area between CCDC and 75 Calhoun
• Bluestone paving on main paths, standard concrete on secondary walkways
• Ornamental plantings, shade trees and seating
PLAN FEATURES
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SCHEMATIC PLAN
• Crushed stone walkways with brick edging in Rose Garden
• Rose garden arbors to support climbing roses
• Low wall and columns to match proposed on George St. entrance to the Gaillard Center
• Multiple benches and shaded seating opportunities
PLAN FEATURES
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SCHEMATIC PLAN
• Concrete header provides formal edge for upper lawn area
• Seating steps under ‘learning tree’ concrete walls with cobble infill
• Walkways that respects the tree while allowing for connections to Anson
PLAN FEATURES
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
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PLAN FEATURES
SCHEMATIC PLAN(Design Team)
GAILLARD CENTER
75
CA
LHO
UN
BUIST ACADEMY
PARKING GARAGE
CCDC
NOISETTE ROSE GARDEN
EVENT LAWN AND PLAY FIELD
BANQUET TERRACE AND EVENT LAWN
LAWN
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
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DESIGN FEATURES
PRECEDENT IMAGES + POTENTIAL MATERIALS
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
04.25.2012
DESIGN FEATURES
PRECEDENT IMAGES + POTENTIAL MATERIALS
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
04.25.2012
DESIGN FEATURES
PRECEDENT IMAGES + POTENTIAL MATERIALS
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
04.25.2012
DESIGN FEATURES
PRECEDENT IMAGES + POTENTIAL MATERIALS
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
04.25.2012
DESIGN FEATURES
PRECEDENT IMAGES + POTENTIAL MATERIALS
METAL RAILINGS, COLOR AND FINISH TO MATCH OTHER SITE ELEMENTS
CHARLESTONGAILLARD CENTER ARTS PRECINCT
04.25.2012
PROPOSED SITE PLAN
SCHEMATIC PLAN(Design Team)
GAILLARD CENTER
75
CA
LHO
UN
BUIST ACADEMY
PARKING GARAGE
CCDC
NOISETTE ROSE GARDEN
LAWN
EVENT LAWN AND PLAY FIELD
BANQUET TERRACE AND EVENT LAWN