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I N T E R V I E W
1 .27.16
R O B E R T R E D F O R D C O N S E R V A N C Y F O R S O U T H E R N C A L I F O R N I A S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y – P h a s e 2
CO L L ECT IVE A SP I RAT I O NS FO R T H E RRC P RO JECT
+ Regenerative - The Conservancy Center as the Model of Regenerative Design...
+ Reenergizing and restoring the land, the building, and the culture + Resurrect the infirmary respectfully + Maximizing the positive contributions of the site to the greater good
(ecological, educational, cultural, and societal)
+ Harmonious – Use Nature’s Momentum to Fulfill Users’ Needs + Embrace passive design usage + Demonstrate low impact site design
CO L L ECT IVE A SP I RAT I O NS FO R T H E RRC P RO JECT
+ Integrative - Create a Center of Cross Pollination Where Diverse Groups Create and Sow the Seeds of Change
+ Promote open collaboration and meaningful intellectual exchange between diverse groups
+ Weave site and building together holistically to support multiple uses: Science, art, ecology
+ Make the RRC environment a living eco lab
+ Inclusive - Universally appealing, culturally inclusive design where everyone will feel welcome and valued
Get the dream you want within the budget you have.
R E E N E R G I Z I N G A N D R E S T O R I N G
T H E B U I L D I N G , T H E L A N D , T H E C U LT U R E
Regenerative
+ The Building - Rising from the ashes like a phoenix, the 1930s era infirmary will be reborn as a new hub of sustainable research and discovery.
+ The Land - Native vegetation restored to reflect the site’s natural character
+ The Culture – Indigenous influence reflected in designated indigenous studies area which will offer valuable lessons to be learned
R E E N E R G I Z E
T H E B U I L D I N G A N D L A N D
+ Restoration approach + Maintain appearance + New construction approach + Materials that can be used for dual
purposes
H A R N E S S I N G T H E P O W E R O F N A T U R E :
PA S S I V E A N D L OW T E C H D E S I G N
+ Strategies for minimizing the building’s external load (daylighting, thermal mass and natural ventilation)
+ PV renewable energy + Skylight wells as thermal chimneys + Punched windows with spectrally selective glazing + Slow moving large blade ceiling fans
Harmonious
P a s s i v e D e s i g n O p p o r t u n i t i e s
+ These elements are already present in our building
PV Solar System
A c t i v e S y s t e m s
Low Energy HVAC
+ Minimal electricity driven equipment + Zero carbon energy flow + Enhanced thermal comfort
M A K I N G E V E R Y O N E F E E L W E L C O M E : U N I V E R S A L LY A P P E A L I N G , C U LT U R A L LY I N C L U S I V E D E S I G N
+ Biophilic Design + Simplicity in Design + Connecting with specifics of place (history, culture, geology, etc.) + Natural light to evoke positive emotion + Connection to Nature + Natural materials, shapes and colors
Inclusive
C R E A T I N G I N T E R D I S C I P L I N A R Y S P A C E S :
S U P P O R T I N G I N N OVAT I V E C O L L A B O R AT I O N S
+ Variety of Open, Interconnected Spaces + Flexible, Interactive, Mobile and Adaptable + Flexibility Will Allow for Growth and Change for a Forward
Thinking Institution
C R E A T I N G I N S P I R I N G S P A C E S :
E X P E R I E N T I A L L E A R N I N G
+ An indoor/outdoor environment that fosters exploration + Change in physical environment encourages creativity + Outdoor learning spaces provide organic and seasonal stimuli
B L U R R I N G B O U N D A R I E S :
I N T E G R AT I O N O F N AT U R E A N D T H E B U I LT E N V I RO N M E N T
+ Outdoor classrooms + Outdoor labs + Courtyards + Sunroom/Maker’s Space
S i t e P l a n
+ A home for the Conservancy to cultivate connections to the campus, region and global community
BLAISDELL NEIGHBORS
VEGETATED BUFFER
BIOSWALE D.G. PATH – FIRE TRUCK RATED
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
(32’ X 48’)
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM (32’ X 48’)
BIRD BANDING
OUTDOOR LAB
MODEL ENTRY GARDEN
PATIO/ MAKER SPACE
COURTYARD
INDIGENOUS STUDIES
MODEL GARDEN
COASTAL SAGE SCRUB RESTORATION
NON-NATIVE GRASSLAND
INDIGENOUS STUDIES SUPPORT SITE
TELESCOPE
I.S. STORAGE/ SOLAR
D.G. PATH – PEDESTRIAN
C R E A T I N G E C O L A B S T O P R O M O T E :
E C O L O G I C A L L I T E R AC Y
+ Learning Landscapes – Tactile and Immersive + Plant Collecting + Native Habitat and Fauna
O u t d o o r M a k e r S p a c e
+ Outdoor spaces + Providing different environments for exploring ideas,
learning and creativity
S i t e B i r d s e y e
+ Integrated within the land + Outdoor classrooms added in the disturbed site areas + Creating connections between spaces
S i t e S u s t a i n a b i l i t y
+ Sustainability infused as part of the design + A Home for the Conservancy
BASKETRY GARDEN – INDIGENOUS PLANTING AND LESSONS USE OF LOCAL MATERIALS
COMPOSTING
PERMEABLE PAVING
MODEL GARDEN – LOCAL, REGIONAL, GENETICALLY MATCHED NATIVE PLANTS
STORMWATER COLLECTION FOR REUSE
VIEW CONNECTION
PROTECT NATIVE OAKS – NATURAL SHADING
SOIL PROTECTION
PERMEABLE PAVERS
SOLAR ROOF
RESEARCH STATION
E n t r y a t Fo o t h i l l B l v d
+ A window into the site + Sensitive to the environs + Integrating green practices for circulation, site access,
and natural resources
D.G. PATH – SENSITVELY DESIGNED DUE TO COASTAL SAGE SCRUB LANDSCAPE
COAST LIVE OAK TREE
RAMMED EARTH ACCENT WALL
FENCE AND GATE
COBBLE WALL – LOCAL SOURCE
D.G PAVING – PERMEABLE,
LOCAL MATERIAL MID-HEIGHT COBBLE SIGN WALL WITH BIKE RACKS BEHIND
SIDEWALK
PLANTED BUFFER/ BIOSWALE
BIKE PATH
C o n n e c t i o n t o M a i n C a m p u s a n d G r e a t e r C o m m u n i t y
+ Close proximity to Pitzer main campus, the Claremont Colleges, and the Bernard Field Station
+ Close proximity to broader community
SENSITIVELY DESIGNED PATH
Ve h i c u l a r A c c e s s
+ Vehicular access (including ADA and emergency vehicles) could be achieved in a few different ways
+ Alternative 1 shown in the light blue dashed line at Blaisdell/Lowell is preferred
PREFERRED VEHICULAR ACCESS, INCLUDING FIRE AND ADA
L o c a l , R e g i o n a l , a n d G l o b a l I n f l u e n c e
+ We see the RRC influence extending beyond the physical site
8 R E A S O N S W H Y W E A R E T H E B E S T T E A M
WE ARE
FULLY IMMERSED IN THE CONSERVANCY’S VISION AND NEEDS WE HAVE ESTABLISHED
STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE COLLEGE AND BFS USERS WE HAVE DESIGN
MOMENTUM WHICH ALLOWS PITZER TO
COMPLETE THE RRC FASTER WE OFFER
DEEP COMMITMENT TO THE PROJECT, INVESTING OUR HEART + SOUL INTO PHASE 1
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WE WILL FURTHER ENGAGE WITH
LOCAL TRIBAL LEADERS TO REINTRODUCE THEIR CULTURAL VALUES AND KNOWLEDGE INTO THE SITE WE CAN GROW OUR REGIONAL
SUSTAINABILITY IDEAS MORE COMPLETELY IN THE ALLOTTED TIMEFRAME WE HAVE SHOWN HOW OUR
COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT CAN CREATE A MORE HOLISTIC SOLUTION TO DELIVER ON THE RRC’S COMPELLING VISION ON A PERSONAL LEVEL
WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT THIS PROJECT, ITS GOALS, + THE TEAM
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