schematic design jason greer. name: villanova university: school of law location: villanova, pa...

Schematic DesignJason Greer

Name: Villanova University: School of Law

Location: Villanova, PA

Owner: Villanova University

Size: 170,000 SF

Cost: $56,566,661

Occupancy •Law library•Classrooms•Student services•Faculty/Administrative Offices•Chapel•Dining facility

Project Team•GC: Gilbane•CM: SmithGroup•Architect: SmithGroup•MEP: SmithGroup•Landscape Arch: ML Baird &Co.•Civil Engineer: Yerkes Associates, Inc.•Structural Engineer: O'Donnell & Naccarato, Inc

General Information

“Light is more than some abstract, unknowable energy force. Light is Truth.”

-Renee Bledsoe, Addiction Alchemy

Design Goals

Design Goals

•Exemplify the legal institution’s ideals of prestige and excellence through light

•Enhance the experience of the building’s occupants

•Highlight architectural elements of the spaces within the building

•Provide an attractive façade to gaze upon during evening hours

•Allow for maximum flexibility in the spaces that will serve multiple functions

Chosen Spaces

Spaces To Be Redesigned

1. 135 Seat Classroom

2. Moot Court

3. Atrium

4. Courtyard

135 Seat Classroom

135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard

1st Floor Plan


Key Architectural Features

•Tiered Seating

•“U-Shaped Seating

•Presentation Area

Space Functions

•Lecturing

•Presenting

•Classroom Discussion

•Exam Taking (reading tasks)

135 Seat Classroom


Room Materials

Flooring•Carpeting -

Walls•Painted Gyp Board -

•Acoustical Panel -

Ceiling•Painted Gyp Board -

•Acoustical Tile -

135 Seat Classroom


Design Goals

•Provide a flexible space to be used for lectures, presentations and reading tasks

•Provide a VDT friendly environment

•Continue the idea of bringing prestige and excellence to the forefront

•Provide necessary light levels to accomplish all tasks that will occur in the space

•Promote sustainable design by limiting power consumption

135 Seat Classroom


135 Seat Classroom Concept


2nd Floor Plan

Moot Court

Moot Court


Moot CourtKey Architectural Features

•Judge’s Bench

•Jury Box

•Witness Stand

•Counselor Tables

•Tiered Seating

•Presentation Area

•Entrances

Space Functions•Mock Trials

•Lectures

•Presentations

•Classroom Discussion

•Exam Taking


Moot Court


Room Materials


Walls•Painted Gyp Board -

•Acoustical Panel -

•Wood Panel -

Ceiling•Painted Gyp Board - •Acoustical Tile -

Moot Court


Design Goals

•Provide a realistic courtroom setting

•Provide a flexible space to allow all functions of the space to be met

•Accent the architectural rich wood and other architectural features

•Emphasize lighting at the critical areas (judges’ bench, jury box, witness stand

•Provide appropriate light levels for all tasks

Moot Court Concept



1st Floor Plan

Atrium


1st Floor Plan

Atrium


Key Architectural Features

•Glass Façade

•Entrance/Vestibule

•Seating Area

•Entrance to Coffee Bar

•Exits to Courtyard Patio

Space Functions•Sitting/Gathering

•Passing Through

•Eating

•Studying

•Parties

•Exhibits

Atrium


Room Materials


Walls/Ceiling•Painted Gyp Board -

•Wood Panel -

Walls/Ceiling•Façade – Clear glazing, dark aluminum mullions


Design Goals

•Provide a flexible space for all designed functions

•Provide proper daylight controls

•Accent wood paneling on ceiling and wall

•Use light to guide people through this transition space

•Provide sufficient light levels to allow for each task

•Create a elegant view from the exterior using interior lighting

Atrium


Atrium Concept

Chosen Spaces


Site Plan

Courtyard


Site Plan


CourtyardKey Architectural Features

•Open grass area

•Patio against building

•Stone walkway surrounding vegetation

•Great view from parking lot

Space Functions

•Drawing attention

•Relaxing/Eating (patio)

•Entry to law school

Design Goals

•Draw people to the building

•Provide a peaceful place to eat or relax in twilight hours

•Provide a safely lighted environment for safe passage

•Provide an eye catcher from the parking lot and road

•Accent the green space and other vegetation

Courtyard


Courtyard Concept


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