SOUTH CAMPUS MASTER PLAN Prepared by : Mansoor Eqrar
05/06/2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
Project Outline
10. Site
2.
History
11. Parking
3.
Analysis of Existing
12. Program
4.
Environment
13. User Types
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Demographics
14. Precedent
6.
Employment
15. Problem Framing &
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Housing
Formulation
8.
Photos
10. Conceptualization
9.
Density
11. Study Models 12. Oklahoma Cultural Center
PROJECT OUTLINE • The University of Oklahoma’s University Research Campus boasts an infrastructure that any institution would be proud to call their own. The is proposal aims to bolster the already booming facility with an increased sense of community and place that welcomes the best minds in the country. The primary goal will be the continued development of a collaborative environment reminiscent of the culture found on the main campus. As proud students of this campus, excited about the further improvement of academic opportunities at OU, we recognize the sprawling lot style parking, remaining undeveloped landscape, and planned addition of extensive research facilities as an obstacle that can be overcome through a framework for the future built environment.
WHO? University Research Campus is a first class research environment for professors, businesses, entrepreneurs, students, and any member of the surrounding community WHAT? Nine research buildings populate a total area of just under 4,000,000 square feet to help define a collaborative and creative work environment. WHEN? Beginning in 2003, the University Research Campus added its first infrastructure resulting in job creation and economic development. Th is trend has continued with its latest addition of the Innovation Hub in the Spring of 2016. (URC Website)
WHERE? Located around 1.5 miles from main campus, this state of the art facility is a brief walk from the South Oval. Additionally, a shuttle system, and nearby parking make the facilities widely accessible. WHY? The University of Oklahoma has, since its establishment in 1890, has been an institution of both valuable research, and pioneering industry. Continuing provisions for advanced research technologies and professional development help to fuel the community that makes OU so successful. The faculty, staff , students, alumni, and other supporters of the University are what make the campus so successful, and this is clearly an example of OU giving back to these parties.
HISTORY
The naval training facilities north of town trained young men as navy pilots. The base south of town educated young men and women in skills that helped maintain naval aircraft and ground equipment. The acquisition of properties, and the increased number of military personnel in Norman, was a wellneeded economic boost to central Oklahoma. Both Navy Bases in Norman provided an all-inclusive townlike environment, which included a recreation hall, swimming pools, dance hall, motion picture theater and such amenities as a commissary, and hair salon. Variety Shows were on the top of the list for keeping the troops entertained.
EXISTING SITE ANALYSIS ENVIRONMENT
256 sq miles -60% agricultural -40% residential/urban Provides water for Del City, Midwest City, and Norman Watershed Uses: Aesthetics, Agriculture, Warm Water Aquatic Community, Primary Body Contact, Recreation, Public and Private Water Supply, Fish Consumption, Industrial and Municipal Process and Cooling Water, and, for the lake itself, Sensitive Water Supply.
EXISTING SITE ANALYSIS ENVIRONMENT
Problems High levels of sediment deposition in the water shed. -Complicated by the type of sediment (silt & clay) Chlorophyll-a and nutrients in high concentration (about 3 times higher than standard) -feeds the lakes algae and chlorophyll (which combined with photosynthesis Leads to chlorophyll-a) -Recommended concentration of 10 mg/L or less of chlorophyll-a 18,000 kg of phosphorus into the Lake per year -Recommended reduction of 58% to 8,000 kg/yr
Causes Increase in residential development has greatly contributed to these problemspollution associated primarily with increased impervious surfaces due to urban growth appears to be the primary source of the water quality problems in the Lake Thunder bird watershed.-This is the primary problem Improper use of fertilizers Bacteria and Nutrients from domestic pets-This will increase with urbanization Run off construction Livestock ,primarily cattle manure run off minor contribution Failing septic systems-minor contribution Wildlife fecal bacteria-minor contribution Unstable Stream banks affecting sediment and phosphorus loading There aren’t any primary sources of the pollution, but rather many “non-point” sources-These sources involve land activities which contribute bacteria, sediment, or other nutrients to surface water
• EXISTING SITE ANALYSIS ENVIRONMENT
Elevation
• EXISTING SITE ANALYSIS ENVIRONMENT
SUB-HUMID WARM TEMPERATE
Average Temperature: 60F Average Jan High: 28.23 Average July High: 92.7F First Freeze: October 14-20
Last Freeze: April 2-8 Precipitation Average Annual Rainfall: 38.87" Average Annual Snowfall: 4.95" Comfort Sunny Days: 237 UV Index: 5.3
Comfort Index: 56 Location Norman, OK Elevation: 1,1664'F
• EXISTING SITE ANALYSIS DEMOGRAPHICS
Norman Population (2016): 120,866 Population on the rise Median household income(2015): $50,714
Unemployment Rate(2012): 3.7% Median age: 30.3 White 81.1% Mixed Race 6.5% Hispanic 5.4% Black 4.1% Native American 3.8%
Asian 3.4% Other 1.3%
EXISTING SITE PHOTOS
Not for human- it is designed for cars.
EXISTING SITE PHOTOS
- No Walkway - Not designed for human - No Shades
EXISTING SITE PHOTOS
National Weather Center
EXISTING SITE PHOTOS
- No Human - Lack of shades - Lack of people engagement with surrounding - No reason for people to hang out
EXISTING SITE ANALYSIS Density comparison
Main Campus
South Campus
University of Oklahoma Research Campus
Location: Norman, OK Architect: Unknown Size: 111 hectares
Jenkins
EXISTING SITE ANALYSIS PARKING To help develop future options for street parking and parking garage options, we first needed to understand how many spots were existing on the site. The lots contained the following number of spots: RC1: 332
RC2: 125 RC3: 606 RC4: 177 RC5: 212 RC6: 120 RC7: 263 TOT: 1835
PRECEDENT MASTER PLAN
Beirut campus Findings: Courtyard in different scale to engage public involvement in different scale.
Portland University Findings: South oval type pattern Public engagement in different time and days.
UCs University Findings: South oval type pattern/ Layers of activities Public engagement in different time and days.
The National Research Cluster Findings: - Walkability - Building response to each other - They are different but makes a system
The National Research Cluster Findings: -Walkability - Building response to each other - They are different but makes a system
East Baltimore Bio-Tech Findings: -South Oval Pattern - Right of choice and at the same time not a one singular type of building usage.
Findings: - Site integration with different element of urban design
Ewha Womans University Location: Seoul, South Korea Architect: Dominique Perrault Size: 47 hectares Status: 4 buildings built Capacity: 7,000 students
- Creation of different zones of activities
- Compression - Freedom - Limitation ( view and boundary )
- Step Landscape - Water element - Different experience
- Half cave which creates that feeling of being in cave but at the same time it gives a sense of freedom .
- Architecture courtyard
- The interaction between observer, and environment leads to cognitive map - Lynch's theory of good city form.
Weak paths: Branching and number of small changes along the path cause orientation problems.
Singularity or Differentiation: distinctiveness giving places there identity is a major requirement of Wayfinding. Element can be singled out if it is unique in shape, color, proportion, surface and in contrast with its surroundings, then it is recognizable. Uniqueness is very important factor in producing high degree of imageability.
Dominance: dominance of an object over others through its
size, height and other physical characteristics improves image quality, since it allows simplification of an environment.
Clues of Identity.
Responsive environment qualities.
CONCEPTUALIZATION of Master Plan
Translucent surface
JENKINS The walkway cross the space which has view of outside and people who are driving can see what is going on there but at the same mysterious.
Existing Proposed
The difference between building height and terrain is to break the predictability of different space
Darkness vs light – Height vs lowest
Nodes
Transitional Space
Transitional space
Density and activity
Proposed Master plan
Integration of Canyon with Ravine
Masses around ravine
Main axis on site/ plaza and nodes
Creation of path and experience toward my individual project
Pattern Language
Spaces within project
Layout of different public gathering spaces around the world.
Gateway to creek and nature
Site section when approaching my individual project
Oklahoma Cultural Center
Why a Cultural Center?
Problems:
Mission:
• Lack of place
• Enrich community life
• to gather,
• Cultural, educational and recreational program for public
• to communicate • Perform
• Gain sight into their past and themselves • New horizon for local Norman resident • Lack of public spaces for civil society • Missed possibility, honoring hope and progression • Lack of connection between main campus and south campus • Lack of future oriented building
• Cultivate cultural exchange between different groups • Public space for civil society • Spaces as incubator of thoughts, history, art, music, literature and community interaction.
• Adaptable spaces
Oklahoma Cultural Center • The current situation in south campus is • The Cultural Centre will support the exacerbated by the isolation from main artistic and cultural process. The space campus, along with not having enough can also be envisioned as an incubator public spaces. As the proposed master for thought, history, art, music, and plan continues, these issues needs to be literature and community interaction. addressed by proposed projects. Part of • The Cultural Centre will run training the solution to this problem lies in programs throughout the year, both on promoting positive public discourse and specific cultural heritage of Oklahoma. cross-cultural understanding. CrossVisiting scholars and national and cultural understanding and awareness can international organizations can hold contribute to the broader goals of trainings in conservation, arts and respecting each other cultures, and crafts as well as in other skills for economic development in Norman. employment and the tourism • The Oklahoma Cultural Centre will focus industries. The Cultural Centre will on promoting cultural awareness among serve as a public space for civil society different ethnic groups in Norman. The and the general public of Norman and Centre will not only function as a facility to its training programs will serve the unify, represent and study cultures, but community as an institution dedicated also as a space to exchange ideas, to excellence in cultural education. congregate and establish a vibrant community for the future.
Existing Cultural Centers in Norman
Henderson-Tolson Cultural Center Norman, OK 73072 Not welcoming/office type/Not engaging with surrounding/ no reason for others to go their except of some occasion/ don’t teach us about the culture of others
Jim Thorpe Multi Cultural Center Not welcoming/Not engaging with surrounding/ no reason for others to go their except of some occasion/ don’t teach us about the culture of others
Precedent Studies for Individual Project- Cultural Center 1. Folk Culture Center / Lacime Architects
Architect: Lacime Architects Location: Jiashan high-speed railway new city, Jiaxing city, Zhejiang, China
2. The Fuzhou Strait Culture and Art Centre / PES-Architects
Architects : PESArchitects Location : Mawei New Town, Fuzhou, China
3. Getty Center
architect Richard Meier Location: Santa Monica L.A
4. Wenzhou Central Park Culture Club / Lacime Architects
5. The Aga Khan Museum / Maki and Associates
6. Perot Museum of Nature and Science / Morphosis Architects
7. Project Analysis and site context/ Perot Museum of Nature and Science
8. Project Analysis and site context/ At & T Performing Arts Center by Joshua Prince-Ramus, Norman Foster, Spencer de Grey
9. Project Analysis and site context/ Wyly by Rem Koolhaas, Joshua PrinceRamus
10. Project Analysis and site context/ Tarrant County
Critical Principles of Design for the Oklahoma Cultural Centre • Creating an innovative design. • Creating a vital center for the cultural community of Norman • Allowing individuals to commune and share ideas.
• Integrate the Oklahoma cultural center with surrounding buildings • And create a positive visual impact on the Cultural Landscape of south campus
Building Program
• The Cultural Centre’s functions are to create an epicenter for the community of Norman and to represent the diverse heritage of Oklahoma to enrich consciousness, preserve history and develop new ideas. The Centre will provide Space to exhibit tangible and intangible cultural works, conduct archeological research and gather the community together for performances, lectures and social events. Due to the Cultural Centre’s location, the building will have a significant impact on the Norman fabric and will attract both national and international visitors. The building will include spaces for exhibition, education, research and performance.
Exhibition Space • The exhibition space will provide facilities for a wide range of artifacts and ethnographic displays showcasing the history of Oklahoma in a tangible format. The exhibition area will include a designated space for permanent and temporary collections, including display of traditional and contemporary arts such as photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, crafts, video as well as intangible cultural events.
Education • Education will be one of the primary directives of the Oklahoma Cultural Centre. This may be in the form of awareness-raising for children through museum tours and study days or providing dedicated technical courses for university students and professionals provided by universities in Oklahoma. Art education for the youth will be planned in the form of seminars, workshops or classes on artistic skills in order to encourage creative cultural industries. These courses can also be linked with a programme of ongoing research that might include ethnography and archaeology, and that should attract students and professionals from around the world.
Performance Hall
• A performance hall will facilitate all programmatic needs of the main Cultural Centre areas, such as exhibition, education, and research department, assisting in lectures, assemblies, music performances and heritage events. This space will be the first of its kind in Norman city.
Design Concept: Analogy – Water stream / Human flow
Space Experiences
Lists of programs for cultural center
Building Program
Reads for design development
Topological Play/ building integration with site . Exhibition
. Workshop
. Office
. Performing
Four Different Spaces. Exhibition/Office/Performing/Wor kshop and classrooms
Longitudinal Section
Horizontal Section
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Site Plan
Preliminary Floor Plan
Midterm
Site plan
Master plan
Plinth Level
Approach to project-Oklahoma Cultural Center
Birds eye view of the project-Oklahoma Cultural Center
Section from East to west
Section from North to South
After Midterm Plans development/ Inside out
Plinth Level/ Column location/functionality of spaces/loading dock
Plinth Level/ Column location/functionality of spaces/loading dock/ outside materilas/ Plasa/ walkway
Project integration with site
Topological Play: Section from East to west
1.1
1.2
1.3 Water/Reflection
1.4 Protection/Material/Structure
Topological Play: Section from North to South
2.1
2.2 Approach to project from Veteran Center
2.3 Carving
2.4 Contextualize/ Shelter
For final presentation
Master Plan and Project Location
Site plan/ The dots represents human with different sizes, the small ones represents kids. Those dots also represents the intensity and usage of outdoor spaces
Ground Floor Plan
Plinth Level Plan
Second Floor Plan
Section 1-1 North to South
Section 2-2 East to West
Perspective from plaza/ Multi functional space/ Movable chairs/ Hedges/Water
Perspective from ramp/Approach to project central courtyard
Perspective from central courtyard/ View towards Studio and exhibition buildings/Transparency/ Security
Perspective from Studio/Workshop- People in Central courtyard can see what artists are doing.
Perspective from Restaurant/ The restaurant is located in the ground level of administrative building./ people in restaurant can look what is going on outside/ Lights and play
Perspective from Performance hall lobby- concession/coffee area./ Sense of security/Transparency/Multi-functionality
BIOGRAPHY •
http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=NO006
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http://www.normanok.gov/content/about-city
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http://www.normanok.gov/content/demographics
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http://www.ou.edu/coe/ece/faculty_directory/dr_qiu.html
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http://www.boeing.com/company/bios/greg-hyslop.page
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http://www.ou.edu/coe/sbme/people/detamore.html
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http://mpbio.ou.edu/yiqi-luo
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http://www.ou.edu/rotc/nrotc/staff/commanding-officer.html
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http://www.normanmuseum.org/wwii-navy-bases.html
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http://www.normanmuseum.org/wwi-in-norman.html
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http://www.normanok.gov/planning/gis
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http://www.thebirdwheel.com/us-bicycle-commuting-map
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https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US4052500-norman-ok/
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http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/8244/title/
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How-to-Plan-a-Lab-Building/
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https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=BbG2CwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&output=reader&hl=en&pg=GBS.PA4
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT%26T_Performing_Arts_Center
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https://www.archdaily.com/295662/perot-museum-of-nature-and-science-morphosis
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https://www.citylab.com/equity/2013/07/new-way-understanding-eyes-street/6276/
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https://www.pps.org/article/wwhyte
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https://www.pps.org/product/the-social-life-of-small-urban-spaces
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https://www.brainpickings.org/2013/08/22/the-social-life-of-small-urban-spaces-whyte/
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http://newlearningonline.com/literacies/chapter-12/whyte-on-the-social-life-of-small-urban-spaces
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https://www.historiasztuki.com.pl/kodowane/003-02-05-ARCHWSP-REGIONALIZM-eng.php
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https://www.archdaily.com/tag/critical-regionalism
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https://www.architectural-review.com/essays/the-power-of-networks-beyond-critical-regionalism/8651014.article
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https://www.slideshare.net/ar_suryas/critical-regionalism
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