FUTURE CAMPUS PEOPLE
AND VISION OVERVIEW
540+ diverse voices included in workshops, interviews, observations & walk-throughs, survey and roundtable discussions uncover unmet needs, identify future goals, and understand the unique Columbia experience.
WORKSHOPS
SURVEY
WHAT WE HEARD
SHOWCASE COLUMBIA WORKING EVERY DAY
BECOME THE INDUSTRY HUB FOR COLLABORATION
BUILD CONNECTIVITY TO AND BETWEEN RESOURCES
AMPLIFY LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM CONNECT INDIVIDUAL IDENTITIES TO THE WHOLE
CAMPUS CONCEPT
Asa result of the master plan process three key strategies:
TODAY, RESOURCES ARE SPREAD THIN AND CONNECTIVITY DOESN’T COME EASY ACROSS COLUMBIA’S CAMPUS.
BY DEFININGA CENTRAL CAMPUS WE CONCENTRATE THE COLUMBIA EXPERIENCE.
NEW AND EXISTING BRIGHT SPOTS ON CAMPUS BECOME THE CORNERSTONES OF TOMORROW’S CAMPUS.
ALIGNED DEPARTMENTAL ADJACENCIES BUILD CONNECTIVITY WHILE SHARING RESOURCES.
1104 S. WABASH 33 IDA B. WELLS 623 S. WABASH 11TH & WABASH CAMPUS MASTER PLANREALIGNED DEPARTMENTAL ADJACENCIES BUILD CONNECTIVITY WHILE SHARING RESOURCES.
A CENTRALLY LOCATED PURPOSE BUILT BUILDING AMPLIFIES ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN FACULTY, STUDENTS, AND INDUSTRY.
NEW ACADEMIC CENTER CAMPUSNOW IS THE TIME TO THINK DIFFERENTLY ABOUTWHO YOU ARE AS A COLLEGE AND WHAT YOU ASPIRE TO BE.
A DATA-RICH CAMPUS MODEL
Thedata rich model of Columbia’s campus wasthe foundation for an in-depth analysis of existing space.
Thedigital model of the entire campus created a deep understanding of space types, size,ownership, and use.
KEY FINDINGS - OUR CAMPUS SPACE TYPE AVAILABILITY
Future teaching methods require large, flexible classrooms.
Thesespaces are not widely available on today’s campus due to the physical limitations of Columbia’s building portfolio – specifically column spacing and ceiling heights.
SMALL CLASSROOMS
Small classrooms for delivering specialized content will be important in the future but there is currently an excess on campus.
MEDIUM CLASSROOMS
Flexible classrooms with 60 seatsplay a keyrole in Columbia’s pedagogy.Existingmedium and largeclassroomsarealready in high demand.
LARGE CLASSROOMS
Extra largeclassrooms with adjacent breakout spacesareneededfor newpedagogies but donot exist asneededoncampus.
Small Classroom: 1,400 sf
Extra Small Classroom: 600 sf
Medium Classroom: 1,800 sf
Large Classroom: 2,400 sf
Extra Large Classroom: 3,000 sf
SMALL CLASSROOMS MEDIUM CLASSROOMS LARGE CLASSROOMS
RIGHT SIZED CLASSROOMS AND SPACE PEOPLE NEED FOR VARIOUS USES
SMALL MEETING ROOMS
GROUP MEETING ROOMS
REMOTE LEARNING
Medium Classroom: 1,800 sf
TOUCHDOWN / PANTRY
OFFICE SPACE UTILIZATION
Excess or underutilized office space represents potential space to retrofit and accommodate other uses in the future.
STRATEGIC APPROACH TO SPACE ON CAMPUS
Based on current functionality and future potential, all buildings within Columbia’s campus portfolio were organized into three categories.
*Note:ThenewStudentCenterat754S.Wabash,whichopenedin2019,
KEY FINDINGS - OUR CAMPUS
Purpose built teaching and student spaces
are core to Columbia College’s mission and are at the top of the future space needs.
RIGHT-SIZE CLASSROOM SPACE
Createlarger,high quality,andmore flexible classroomsthat accommodatelargercourse sizes andamore positive student experience.
INVEST IN PURPOSE-BUILT SPACE
Existingbuildings areunable to accommodatelarge gatherings, movement courses,and production spaces.Purposebuilt spacesareneededto facilitate current andevolving pedagogy.
REBALANCE OFFICE SPACE
Offsetthe overabundanceof low-quality offce space with meeting andsupportspace.Provideconvenient touchdownspacefor transient facultyto work and connectwith peers.
PROVIDE SUPPORT ACROSS CAMPUS
Studentsmanagingbusyschedules andlearning across extended hours require convenientstudy, collaboration, andsupport spacenear their classes.
LEARNING SPACE
MASTER PLAN TIMELINE SUMMARY
MASTER PLAN TIMELINE SUMMARY
BRANDED THRESHOLDS
Thesuccessful Wabash Arts Corridor has created a unique experience in the South Loop and throughout Columbia’s campus.
A SENSE OF PLACE
Newmuralsand street graphicslocated at strategic intersections and thresholds can further define the “central campus” while creating a distinctive sense of place. Newartwork couldabstractandinterpretthe four areasof concentration,further defining special momentson campus.
BRANDED THRESHOLDS
CONSISTENT BRANDING AND STREETSCAPE
Strategiesinclude:
Installmurals and street graphics at Ida B.Wellsand 11th Street to define the central campus.
Addresseast-west corridors on campus to create identifiable thresholds throughout the central campus.
Createconsistent branding for all new“areas of concentration”.
Install consistent landscaping, bike racks, street lighting, and wayfinding graphics in front of all Columbia Collegebuildings.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
GETMOREFROM YOURGROUNDFLOOR
TOMORROW
Well-lit and sheltered semi-public spacein front of building. Clearand standardized departmental signage.
Highly visible Columbia signage.
Universallyaccessible and touch free entryvestibules. Digital and interactive building information linked to personalmobile devices.
Automated check-inor precheck-in via mobile device.
Integrated sanitation stations.
Gracious waiting zone alleviates lobby congestion.
Active and flexible spacefor impromptu or choreographedevents.
Small reserved meetingspace available.
Refurbishedelevators integrate technology showcasingcurrent events.
Visible communicating stairs alleviates congestion at elevators and activate space.
AMODELFOR GROUNDFLOOR AMENITIES
EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY
Install self-servekiosks where students and guestscan connectwith others in the building, reserveand modify space,and seamlessly sync with mobile devices.
MISSION CONTROL
Engagingand easyto find, the welcomedesk has clear sight lines of the lobby.
VISIBILITY AND AWARENESS
Balconyandcommunicating stairs createporosity and connectivity between floors
THE FRONT PORCH
Createzonesoutside of security wherestudents andvisitors canget oriented, wait for friends, and gaincomposure.
THE FLEXIBLE FORUM
Provide space for ambiguous and impromptu events.
FOCUS FAST
Smaller, enclosed huddle roomsallowfor quick focused meetings and private conversations.
A PROFESSIONAL PLATFORM
Large, adaptable ground floor teaching and multipurpose rooms provide spaceto bring outside industry in.
618 S. MICHIGAN
Thenew welcome center in 618 S.Michigan is an outstanding home base for visitors and prospective students, leveraging its prominent location on Michigan Avenue.
Optimize and restack administrative oices to enhance adjacencies between departments.
New wayfinding and streetscapeFIRST IMPRESSIONS
MAKING HUB
623 S. WABASH
While currently underutilized, preserving 619 S. Wabash for future expansion and infrastructure upgrades of 623 S. Wabash provides long-term flexibility for the Making Hub & Campus Experience.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
MEDIA HUB
1104 S. WABASH
1104 S.Wabash is the proposed Media Hub, activating the ground plane and enhancing the street presence of its primary departments.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
MEDIA PRODUCTION CENTER
TheMPCis heavily used and most optimized, but its location creates challenges. Key amenities can improve the user experience.
• Dedicated Spacefor Virtual Connection
• Focus Rooms
• FoodOutpost
TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT
CCC CAMPUS PLAN -TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT
SOUNDHUB 33IDABWELLS
Primary Departments
• Music
• Audio Arts & Acoustics
• American Sign Language
CCC CAMPUS PLAN - TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT
NEW MOVEMENT HUB
Primary Departments
Theater
NEW PURPOSE-BUILT ACADEMICCENTER
Cross Collaboration Hub for Faculty
• Class / Lab
• Collab. & Support Space
• Faculty Hub
• Industry Hub
• Library
• Meeting Spaces
• Purpose-built flexible classrooms