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NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY NEW STUDENT CENTER

Advance Planning Presentation To The Chancellor

CONTENTS

1.0 UNIVERSITY EXCERPTS/STATEMENTS

2.0 CHANCELLOR COMMENTS

3.0 DESIGN DRIVERS

4.0 CITY & CAMPUS

5.0 PROGRAM

6.0 CONCEPT MODELS

7.0 VIGNETTES

8.0 PROJECT COST & FINANCIAL MODEL

VINES ARCHITECTURE |

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UNIVERSITY EXCERPTS &STATEMENTS “The New Student Center should be the focal point on

campus.”

“It should be a beacon”….that draws students in.

The new Student Center should be infused with natural light.

It should have a WOW factor.

“The Student Union is their (student) living room.” Therefore itmust be comfortable.

It should be easy to clean and safe.

“The New Student Center should be the gem in the middle ofcampus.” It should present itself as a “learning experience.”

….”a quality facility” that exhibits “out of the box” thinking that is forward leaning and embraces

future generations.

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CHANCELLOR COMMENTS Plan for accessible parking to the union for communityleaders during special events

Provide university conference space in the union

Designed for the students

Provide dining/lounge/meeting space in the union

Provide a high quality bookstore

Abundant use of windows

Provide appropriate space for graduate students

Support community events to occur on campus

Union should be competitive with peer institution unions

“Create a lively and energetic atmosphere”

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DESIGN DRIVERS Place-Making – Campus Community, Congregation, Spirit of Place, Campus Living Room, Heartbeat / Centerpiece of Campus ………………for The Students……………

Identity – Iconic Symbol, “Aggie Persona” Brand, Central Hearth, Student Embracement, Beacon,

Revenue Generator – Fiscal Stability

Sustainability / Performance Driven Design –LEED Gold (minimum), Green Initiatives, Didactic Tool, MEP, Lighting and Daylighting, Landscape

Award Winning / Design Excellence

Functionality – Student Life Relevance, 24/7 Environment, Adjacencies, Serviceable

Iconic…. A Beacon…

For The Students…. For The Students……

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Site Location

The campus of North Carolina A&T State University is located within thecity of Greensboro, North Carolina. Since its inception as a land grantuniversity in 1891, North Carolina A&T has year after year carried a richtradition of leadership and achievement. Spread over 188 beautiful acresat the center of North Carolina's Piedmont, A&T's campus is just 9 blocksfrom downtown Greensboro. Well-known for its quality of life, the area'smix of industry with schools and universities contributes to its economicand cultural diversity. An international airport plus two interstate highwaysfacilitate easy access from all directions. DIN.

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Buildable Area

The buildable area for the new Student Center will be in the location of theexisting Memorial Student Union and the site area to the west of theexisting Union. This area is boarded by Campbell Hall to the east, CooperHall to the west, John Mitchell Drive to the south and Marteena Hall andRobeson Theater to the north. The red frames indicate the buildable areaon the site plan to the right.

COOPER CAMPBELL

MARTINA

BLUFORDCIRCLE

BOOKSTORE

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Proximity Parking & Vehicular Movement

Parking areas adjacent to the theproposed Student Center site areidentified within the blue dashed areas.There are four (4) primary parkingdestinations within walking distance fromthe Student center site.

Accessible parking and parking for VIPspecial events will be located directly tothe north of the new Student Centercomplex. Additional overflow parking forspecial events can also occur directly tothe south of the new Student Centeracross John Mitchell Drive.

Streetscape enhancements are alsoplanned for along John Mitchell Drive.These enhancements are intended toimprove the overall experience andapproach to the new Student Center andalso establish connectivity to the futurecampus development of Precinct Facross Laurel Street.

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Future Structured Parking

The Campus Master Plan and currentsite plan for the new Student Centersupports future structured parking tothe east, directly adjacent to theCenter.

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Views and Approaches“Linking The Greens”

One of the most significant attributes of the newStudent Center and its proposed site are theviews, view corridors and approaches theproject affords itself.

There are three (3) primary views to and fromthe new center.

�Toward and From Bluford Circle�Toward and From the Formal Green�From the Accessible and VIP Parking Area

One of the more significant approach toward theNew Student Center will be from John MitchellDrive proceeding westward.

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Student Center: Hub & Collector

The new Student Center will serve asthe campus Hub and Collector for NCA&T State University. Because of itscentral campus location, prominencealong a significant east – westtransportation artery (John MitchellDrive) and at the intersection of the twoprimary campus greens, the newStudent Center and it’s site has theopportunity be the most successful“iconic” campus building for it’sstudents, faculty and community.

The new Student Center will bedesigned as “the focal point of the focalpoint of the campus”.

---------- “A Beacon” ----------DINING

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PROGRAM

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BOOKSTORE

Single or Multi LevelHigh End

14,000 SF

Summary of Spaces

DINING

Main Dining HallFood Emporium & CaféSit-in DinerBranded Food Court

12,400 SF

ACADEMIC STUDY /CONFERENCE /MEETING ROOMS

6,885 SF

ADDITIONAL RETAIL

Retail VenuesBankingSalon / BarbershopPrinting & Mail Center

5,600 SF

RECREATION / ENTERTAINMENT

Game Room / BilliardsBowlingCentral Ticket Office

6,900 SF

LOUNGE SPACE

Event / InformationAggie Pride RoomArt Gallery

11,000 SF

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSGraduate Professional CouncilGreek LifeStudent GovernmentDesign Center

5,300 SF

ADMINISTRATIVE

InformationManagers / DirectorStudent Development

5,300 SF

MULTICULTURAL

1,100 SF

BUILDING SUPPORT

ServiceCore & CirculationMechanical

80,000 SF

BALLROOMS

Ballroom – 600Pre-functionCateringCoats/ Dressing Rm.

13,000 SF

THEATRE

MoviesEntertainmentPerformancesOrientationAuditorium

5,000 SF

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BOOKSTORE

Multi - LevelHigh EndRetail (Increase From 57% To 78%)

14,000 SF

Summary of Spaces

A contemporary and sophisticated form of bookstore. A basearchitecture organizes the space upon which programmatic zones andcontent categories are overlaid. A unique Aggie identity could bedeveloped through the use of color, material, environmental graphics,language, and flexible zones where students can relax and gather.

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Summary of Spaces

In additional to the main Bookstore, the New Student Center will haveadditional Retail venues. Space for Banking and a Printing / MailService will be provided for the students. A Salon and Barber Shop hasalso been programmed for the new Center. The program does allow forfuture retail venues to be identified at a later date.

ADDITIONAL RETAIL

Retail VenuesBankingSalon / BarbershopPrinting & Mail CenterID Office

5,600 SF

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BALLROOMS

Ballroom – 600 CapacityPre-functionCateringCoats/ Dressing Rm.

13,000 SF

Summary of Spaces

The Ballroom areas will have the ability to host and serve a variety ofsmall, medium and large capacity events. The Ballroom will allow formulti – purpose functions within the university as well as communityleadership events and formal evening events. Signature views will becreated from this programmed area.

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ACADEMIC STUDY /CONFERENCE /MEETING ROOMS

Flexible Meeting SpaceTechnology

6,885 SF

Summary of Spaces

The New Student Center is being planned and designed as a studentlife “Learning Experience.” Academic environments for group andindividual study will be provided. The ability to promote innovation byworking in state-of-the-art conference and meeting rooms will be asignificant part of the the Center’s program.

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LOUNGE / EVENT SPACE

Event / InformationAggie Pride RoomArt GalleryFireplacesStudy / Quiet Areas

11,000 SF

Summary of Spaces

Student Centers and Unions recognize the importance of adequate andappropriate lounge and study space in today’s competitive facilities. Oncampus students have specific needs along with commuter studentsand graduate students needs may which be somewhat different. Placesto study informally and comfortable spaces to touch down are all veryimportant. These spaces will also serve as multi-use functions for avariety of the Center’s programs.

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DINING

Marketplace DiningFood Emporium & CaféSit-in DinerBranded Food Court

12,400 SF

Summary of Spaces

The program for the New Student Center will consist of a variety of foodvenues. A “marketplace (al la carte)” dining hall will be designed. Inaddition, a food court with brand name options will be part of the indoorand outdoor food destinations. A Food Emporium (C – Store) with aCafé will provide quick service items as well as convenience selection.

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Summary of Spaces

A dynamic interchange of open spaces, pathways, and covered areas tobe activated by students to gather, study, move to and from classes,hold an event, put on a performance, or simply relax are essential thedesign of the Center. Our design will act as the stage consisting ofvarious trigger elements.

OUTDOOR AREAS

PlazasCourtyards / LawnsGreen Roofs / TerracesDiningPerformancesShuttle / VIP Drop – OffBreezeways

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OUTDOOR AREAS

Art / SculptureWater FeaturesIdentityPlace MakingLandmarks

Summary of Spaces

Outdoor spaces also allows the opportunity to increase the campus’ artand sculpture collection. It is anticipated that significant outdoor art andsculpture can be commissioned and integrated within the landscape andhardscape areas of the site and project.

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THEATRE

Movies / LecturesEntertainmentPerformancesOrientation

5,000 SF

RECREATION / ENTERTAINMENT

Game Room / BilliardsBowlingCentral Ticket Office

6,900 SF

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSGraduate Professional CouncilGreek LifeStudent GovernmentDesign Center

5,300 SF

ADMINISTRATIVE

InformationManagers / DirectorStudent Development

5,300 SF

MULTICULTURAL

1,100 SF

BUILDING SUPPORT

ServiceCore & CirculationMechanical

80,000 SF

Summary of Spaces

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Adjacency of Spaces

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Over a two day period the design team conductedcampus wide intercept interviews and designcharette work sessions with the A&T students andreached over 700 students as dedicated andcommitted participates.

The result was an informed and tailored programfor NC A&T students by NC A&T students.

Student ParticipationIntercept Interviews

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Multiple Student Participation Work Sessions andTown Hall Meetings were conducted by the designteam.

Student input and knowledge that was receivedwas a critical advantage for the design team in thedevelopment of the program and planning of theNew Student Center.

Student ParticipationWork Sessions & Hall Meetings

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Student participation and engagement is anongoing part of our planning and designprocess. Located in the existing Student Unionis a 10 ‘ X 12’ information display which willkeep the student updated on the progress anddevelopment of the project.

The information display wall will be updated atwith relevant Student Center developments asthe project progressed from each significantphase and milestone.

Student ParticipationConstant Updates

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Block & Stack Adjacency Options

Five (5) different block and stack adjacencydiagram studies were developed and explored toensure as many options as possible were studied.

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Stakeholder Work Sessions

Several day long work sessions were held with thekey stakeholders to review and discuss theproposed program and the adjacencies of eachbuilding option.

After the work session the Planning and ExecutiveCommittees followed with owner and usercomments to be incorporated into the finalprogramming options.

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CONCEPT MODELS

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Concept Site Plan

OPTION A

Multi – LevelOutdoor Plaza175,000 GSFMeets Program RequirementsEstablishes Desired Presence on Site

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Concept Site Plan

OPTION B

Multi – LevelCovered Outdoor Plaza175,000 GSFMeets Program RequirementsEstablishes Desired Presence on Site

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Concept Site Plan

OPTION C

Multi – LevelPartially Covered Outdoor Plaza175,000 GSFMeets Program RequirementsEstablishes Desired Presence on Site

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VIGNETTES

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VIGNETTES

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VIGNETTES

THE HEART OF CAMPUS LIFE

Outdoor Lounge/StudyFront Porch AtmosphereWater FeaturesSculptureNatural LightDining

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VIGNETTES

SPECIAL EVENTS

Movie NightOutdoor OrientationsLectures

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VIGNETTES

CELEBRATORY EVENTS

HomecomingMEACAggie Week

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VIGNETTES

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Black Tie EventsRotary Club MeetingsChancellor’s Special Events

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VIGNETTES

AGGIE PLAZA

Outdoor Lounge/StudyCourtyards/LawnsWater FeaturesSculptureLight CannonsDining

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VIGNETTES

INTERIOR ATRIUM

Central Lounge/Study SpaceRetail VenuesBook StoreTheaterBranded Food CourtDining HallRecreation & EntertainmentMeeting Space

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VIGNETTES

FORMAL GREEN VIEW

TransparencyAbundant Use of GlassViews Toward Aggie StadiumCareer Day Events

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VIGNETTES

AGGIE PRIDE !

Unique Contributions To CampusTraditionSense of OwnershipFamilyHonorGreatness

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NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY NEW STUDENT CENTER

NEXT STEPS & PROPOSED TIMELINE

ADVANCE PLANNING FINAL REPORT SUBMISSION

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FIRM SELECTION

SCHEMATIC DESIGN

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & DOCUMENTATION

EARLY CONSTRUCTION SITE WORK BEGINS

MAJOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT COMPLETION

VINES ARCHITECTURE |

OCTOBER 2011

WINTER 2011

NOVEMBER 2011 – MARCH 2012

APRIL 2012 – APRIL 2013

FALL 2012

JUNE 2013 – JUNE 2015

SUMMER 2015