QUAD ENHANCEMENTS

QUAD ENHANCEMENTS Additional outdoor space with shade is needed on the Otay Mesa Campus. A large lawn with small trees currently occupies the eastern side of the campus. It is currently a somewhat unusable space. Grass reduction should be considered and is reflected in the overall plan below and kept to the outer edges to maintain some seating areas in the grass with new canopy trees to create more shade.

Overall view of the renovated quad.

The main walk into the Student Services building is enhanced with new ornamental trees to frame the entrance into the building and new, water efficient plantings are incorporated into the quad as well. Small niches with tables, chairs and umbrellas provide areas for small groups to gather for studying and socializing. The surrounding planting should be colorful and not too tall to create hiding spaces, but should create some privacy from the main circulation paths.

View into Student Services is enhanced with planting and ornamental trees.

Finally, larger shade shelters are incorporated into the quad to provide a flexible space for either events, outdoor classrooms, or a larger space for groups to study and collaborate on protects. Each of the seating areas should include power connections and WiFi for the users. Similar to the small niches, this area should be separated from the main path of circulation with colorful, water-wise plantings. All plant material should be provided enough room to grow within the planter area so that they do not become a maintenance issue later once everything matures.

Additional outdoor spaces that incorporate shade will provide flex spaces for events, classes, or studying.