August 16, 2011
Master Plan & Phase 1 Report
Central Arizona College | Maricopa Campus
Acknowledgements Central Arizona College
Dennis A. Jenkins, President Central Arizona College Vice Presidents, Faculty, and Staff
SmithGroup JJR
Architecture Edward F. Garcia, AIA, LEED AP, Principal-in-Charge Mark Kranz, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, Design Principal Patrick O’Keeffe, AIA, LEED AP, Project Manager Carrie Perrone, AIA, LEED AP, Architect Josh Vacca, LEED AP, Architect Justin Trexler, Architectural Designer Master Planning Douglas Kozma, ASLA, Campus Planner Lauren Williams, RLA, LEED AP, Urban Designer Michael Johnson, RLA, LEED AP, Urban Designer Chad Brintnall, Site Designer Steve Buck, Site Designer Engineering Jay Robins, LEED AP, Mechanical Principal Barney Bagby, PE, LEED AP, Electrical Principal Paul Hurt, Electrical Designer Landscape Architecture Kristina Floor, ASLA, LEED AP, Landscape Architect Joel Thomas, RLA, Landscape Architect Mike Faulkner, Landscape Designer
Cover Image: Seven Mile Mountains by Peter W. Marcy
Dibble Engineering
Civil Engineering Jason Mikkelsen, PE, LEED AP, Civil Engineer Adrian Carvajal, PE, Civil Engineer
Introduction 1| Goals & Vision.....................................................................................................................................6 2| Regional & Site Influences.....................................................................................16 3| Master Plan Program.....................................................................................................................30 4| Master Plan Narratives....................................................................................................................40 5| Phase 1 Program.............................................................................................................................58 .. 6| Phase 1 Architecture & Narratives................................................................................................76 7| Design Guidelines...........................................................................................................................96 8| Conclusion......................................................................................................................................104
Table of Contents
“Our commitment is to act as a catalyst for economic and cultural vibrancy and to inspire individuals to pursue their unique goals”. This central tenet of Central Arizona College’s mission statement can be witnessed in creation of the new CAC Maricopa campus. It provides a unique opportunity for Central Arizona College to satisfy existing goals and establish a new direction for the future. The Master Plan & Phase 1 Report for Central Arizona College’s Maricopa Campus reflects the strategic direction, values, and mission of the college. With this new plan in place, Central Arizona College will meet the needs for future growth and create a socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable campus plan that represents the hopes and aspirations of this region. In 2008, Pinal County voters approved the Central Arizona College Bond Program, which provided funding for the establishment of two new campuses and renovations to existing facilities. The proposed Maricopa campus outlined in this report represents one of the two CAC campus development initiatives. This new campus will serve a rapidly expanding population in northwest Pinal County, as well as diversify the educational offerings for the entire region. The Maricopa campus offers Central Arizona College an opportunity to demonstrate a sustainable model of campus development that places students first, focuses on resource-sharing across the disciplines, and represents innovation in training and business development strategies. The Maricopa Campus Master Plan and Phase 1 design were developed through a transparent and interactive planning process. Beginning in early 2011, representatives from Central Arizona College met with the consultant team to devise a framework for the proposed Maricopa campus. The planning team in collaboration with college officials outlined principles that guided the physical planning process for the proposed campus. These principles reflect an understanding of the multi-faceted educational, economic, and community goals of Central Arizona College combined with acknowledgement of the natural and cultural influences reflective of its location in southern Arizona. The master plan report is intended to be a “living document,” capable of accommodating the inevitable changes that will occur during the twenty-five year development period. It provides strong direction for the future while remaining flexible.
Introduction
1 | Goals & Vision
Central Arizona College Maricopa Campus Axonometric View Looking Southeast
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Master Plan Principles Create a unique campus identity while providing a welcoming place for people. Provide facilities that will connect campus to community. Prioritize high quality educational spaces. Provide a flexible and pedestrian centered learning environment. Embrace innovative and sustainable design practices. Respect the area’s existing cultural and natural heritage. Create a distinctive campus environment. Provide a framework to guide future growth on the campus.
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Future Growth Demographic data suggests that Pinal County is poised to experience significant population growth over the next two decades. While it is understood that the studies referenced reflect pre-recessionary predictions, trends continue to indicate that Pinal County remains a center of slightly more moderate, but persistent growth. Within Pinal County, the population growth is expected to occur in the west and northwest portions of the county. This can be attributed to considerable private development opportunities that still exist in these areas. Significant Federal, State, and Native American holdings comprise much of the remaining land area within the county. While Central Arizona College currently has a strong presence within Pinal County, these predictions indicate that it is essential for CAC to expand in order to continue to fulfill the educational demands of the region.
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Population in 2000 Population in 2005 Population in 2010 Population in 2015 Population in 2020 Population in 2025 10
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Study Area / Name 1
Apache Junction
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Superior
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2005
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Pop. Increase from 2010 to 2025
46,587
58,569
63,109
69,001
89,391
125,685
180,280
161%
4,664
4,752
4,803
4,837
4,985
5,186
5,472
13%
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Maricopa-Stanfield
9,261
22,044
44,964
60,444
115,079
165,449
213,648
253%
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Casa Grande-Coolidge-Eloy
70,977
89,545
103,979
125,274
183,838
253,114
332,338
165%
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Florence
26,234
55,634
80,969
107,959
189,637
275,789
359,752
233%
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Aravaipa
4,296
4,407
4,445
4,489
4,649
4,846
5,068
12%
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Red Rock
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Oracle Pinal County Total
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Chandler
2,062
2,580
2,855
3,223
5,637
12,845
24,328
654%
15,646
19,660
21,274
22,713
28,537
37,818
50,994
124%
179,727
257,191
326,398
397,940
621,753
880,732
1,171,880
194%
34,640
64,793
71,354
77,102
86,955
95,039
102,312
32%
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Gilbert-Queen Creek
11,399
42,508
54,497
62,363
100,045
124,851
142,739
128%
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Mesa
86,946
121,250
127,496
134,886
157,541
175,032
188,985
40%
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Hayden
1,591
1,645
1,666
1,696
1,777
1,880
2,006
18%
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Marana
9,855
14,005
19,453
24,798
34,098
48,339
60,044
142%
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Oro Valley
29,028
36,080
38,656
42,137
48,437
56,638
63,864
51%
Outside Area Total
173,459
280,281
313,122
342,982
428,853
501,779
559,950
63%
Grand Total
353,186
537,472
639,520
740,922
1,050,606
1,382,511
1,731,830
133%
Data Source: Applied Economics, CAC Demographic Projections, May 20, 2008. Capital Development Plan, May 17, 2004.
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Existing Central Arizona College Facilities
Existing Campuses
63,321 GSF 365 Acres (.003 FAR) 219 Students 43 Faculty / Staff 64 Parking Spaces (4.00 to 1 ratio) Aravaipa Campus
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409,674 GSF 430 Acres (.02 FAR) 3,017 Students 585 Faculty / Staff 1,277 Parking Spaces (2.80 to 1 ratio) Signal Peak Campus
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57,300 GSF 55 Acres (.02 FAR) 1,019 Students 197 Faculty / Staff 282 Parking Spaces (4.30 to 1 ratio) Superstition Mountain Campus
Existing Centers
Casa Grande Center
Coolidge Center
Florence Center
Corporate Center
Maricopa Center
San Tan Center
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Proposed Maricopa Campus Central Arizona College’s existing facilities currently serve as important community resources within Pinal County. However, with increased growth predicted in the western and northwestern portions of the county, CAC has recognized a need to expand in the City of Maricopa through establishment of a brand new campus. A 218 acre development site has been selected in the southeastern portion of the city. The multi-faceted planning vision for the proposed Maricopa campus embraces the site’s cultural and natural heritage, ensures that the campus is student focused, connects with the local community, and above all serves as a welcoming and inviting destination.
218 Acre Development Site
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Campus Vision
Welcoming & Inviting
Student Centered Focus
Sustainable
Community Engagement
Sense of Place
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2 | Regional & Site Influences
Regional Context Central Arizona College’s proposed Maricopa campus is located in the northwest corner of Pinal County. This location offers considerable development opportunity for the campus and benefits from being situated in an area with many regional advantages such as: • Located approximately an hour away from the metropolitan areas of both Phoenix and Tucson. • Connected to both cities by regional bus systems. • Located near two important transportation corridors, Arizona State Route 238 and 347. • Surrounded by land available for private development opportunities offering the potential to collaborate with Central Arizona College.
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Highways Developments
Land Ownership
Data Source: Applied Economics, CAC Demographic Projections. May 20, 2008.
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Private State BLM Parks National Forest Other Government Reservation Military
Community Context Central Arizona College’s proposed location within the City of Maricopa places it in close proximity to a number of local assets that may offer strategic future alliances between the college and the community: • Located within a 3 mile radius of 5 schools that range from elementary to high school. • Situated within 3 miles of Maricopa’s central business district. • Positioned within a 5 mile radius of numerous residential communities. • Proposed City of Maricopa Municipal Complex is to be located adjacent to CAC campus.
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Site Context The proposed Central Arizona College campus is located in the southeast portion of the City of Maricopa. The 218 acres of CAC property is defined by Bowlin Road and White and Parker Road. Several aspects related to the site context impacted the proposed campus design. • Development agreement between Central Arizona College, the City of Maricopa, and San Travasa Development Group defines proposed access points for the campus. • San Travasa drainage easement directs stormwater from the higher elevation lands south of the campus to a discharge point in the northeastern corner of the property at Bowlin Road. • Ak-Chin community owns rights to create a mixed-use development directly south of the campus property.
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Residential Business Industrial Open Space Floodplain Transmission Line Waterway Irrigation Ditch Roadway Railway Unpaved Road Levee Existing Site Access Note: Contours shown at 2’ Intervals.
VPD Data Source: 2020 Base Future Volumes, City of Maricopa Small Area Transportation Study 2005.
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Site Analysis Site analysis of the proposed Maricopa campus property revealed several items that affected the shape and form of the proposed campus master plan. • 100 foot setback around perimeter of Central Arizona College property reduced development zone to approximately 165 acres. • Significant views exist to the northeast, Seven Mile Mountains, and to the southeast, Palo Verde Mountains. • San Travasa drainage easement limited development on the western side of property. • Existing Legacy Tradition School required buffer and access consideration. • Proposed location of a new Municipal Complex in northeast corner across White and Parker Road.
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Residential / Future Res. Primary Campus Edge 100’ Property Edge Setback Disturbed Site Area Development Zone 100-Year Floodplain Power Lines Views Potential Drainageway (60’ wide x 3’ deep) Proposed Roadway Buffer Zone Potential Site Access
VPD Data Source: 2020 Base Future Volumes, City of Maricopa Small Area Transportation Study 2005.
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Genomic Influences The planning philosophy that informed the design of the master plan was developed through careful analysis of the existing natural systems and cultural legacies found within the region. The character of the site plan is derived from both a layering of significant natural features such as solar movement, drainage patterns, existing viewsheds, wind patterns, and circulation patterns, as well as reflection of the forms and traditions of the Ak-Chin Native American community and the local agricultural industry. Each element below represents a single component that when combined with the others creates a complete genetic map for the DNA of a new campus.
Genetic Composition
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Solar Orientation
Views
Arroyo | Ak Chin
Wind Patterns
Energy | Entry
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Solar Orientation
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Ideal east-west building orientation. Shading features desirable on southern building facades.
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Wind Patterns
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East-west building orientation creates desirable wind corridors. Angled portions of buildings allows for catchment of eddy currents.
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Ideal southwest to northeast building orientation takes advantage of views.
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Arroyo | Ak-Chin • •
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Arroyo suggests movement and connectivity of people, water, and landscapes inspiring spaces that fill and flow at changing intervals. Ak-Chin Native American community historically inhabited mouth of the arroyo inspiring a blending of campus and community.
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Energy | Entry
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Bowlin Road and White and Parker Road represent highest energy edges of the site. Focus activity and architectural and landscape interest around northern and eastern portions of the property where campus’s public identity is conveyed. Create access nodes at certain pivotal moments on campus to connect to community.
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Agriculture • •
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Reflect agriculture’s rectilinear geometric forms in positioning of buildings and landscaping and topographic layering Embrace resourcefulness of agricultural industry in response to natural conditions, such as through their use of an agricultural tray system.
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Genetic Composite
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3 | Master Plan Program
FTE & Spatial Planning Master planning efforts began by establishing enrollment targets for Central Arizona College’s Maricopa campus. That information was then interpreted to develop an understanding of the spatial planning needs of the physical campus environment. The Maricopa campus has been designed to meet an enrollment target in 2035 of an annual FTE (full-time equivalent) of 10,000 plus 1,000 faculty members and staff. This translates to a population of 11,000 people on campus per semester. Analysis completed during the master planning process demonstrated how the proposed FTE and ASF (assignable square footage) identified for Central Arizona College aligned with other institutions. This evaluation led to the determination that approximately 720,000 square feet would be needed to accommodate the expected growth of Central Arizona College thru 2035.
Enrollment Target | 2035
10,000 Annual FTE
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Campus Comparisons Enrollment
Spatial Target
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Campus Building Blocks It was determined that an FTE of 5,000 students per semester and approximately 720,000 gross square feet would be appropriate for Central Arizona College’s Maricopa campus. This provided the framework for additional analysis to develop an accurate space allocation for the campus, using standard Facilities Inventory and Classification Manual (FICM) categories. Six institutions were reviewed to guide the distribution of space. The resulting proposed spatial allocation takes into consideration both the trends reflected by other colleges, as well as those aspects unique to Central Arizona College that are important to enhance.
Space Allocation Comparison Laramie County Community College Madison Area Technical College - Truax Manchester Community College Metropolitan Community College - South Omaha Metropolitan Community College - Elkhorn Valley
NASF / FTE Student
St. Clair County Community College
100 - Classroom Facilities
200 - Laboratory Facilities
300 - Office Facilities
400 - Study Facilities
500 - Special Use Facilities
600 - General Use Facilities
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700 - Support Facilities
800 - Health Care Facilities
900 - Residential Facilities 000 - Unclassified Facilities
100 - Classroom 200 - Laboratory
Proposed Space Allocation
300 - Office 400 - Study 500 - Special Use 600 - General Use 700 - Support 000 - Unclassified
Facility Allocation
Parking Allocation
* Assumes baseline of 5,000 FTE FTE/Headcount conversion ratio of 0.5 5,000 FTE multiplied by 2.0 = 10,000 plus 10% faculty/staff of 1,000 totaling 11,000 ** Assumes 325 sq ft/parking space
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Master Plan Programming College campuses can embody a series of different spatial programming patterns. Three program relationships that were considered for Central Arizona College’s Maricopa campus included a layout separated by uses, one organized by separate academic neighborhoods, and an integrated approach that mixes uses and disciplines across campus. The large bubble diagram below showcases the conceptual strategy selected for the Maricopa campus. It represents a blending of both the neighborhood and integrated approach. The proposed master plan program features several focal point elements on the campus such as the performing arts center, community center, and library that are given a prominent location. The core academic activities are centered in the diagram with special disciplines located on its periphery. The goal is for resources to be shared and relationships encouraged across campus.
Potential Program Relationships
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In order for a college campus to service a wide range of people and the regional community, it must support a diversity of elements and land uses. The table below showcases a conceptual proposal for the various elements and land use requirements for consideration at Central Arizona College’s Maricopa campus. The combination of all of these proposed elements creates a well-rounded campus community. Unique aspects of the proposed uses include the presence of solar collection facilities that respond directly to the campus’s southwestern regional location. In addition, sustainable technologies for stormwater management allow that land area requirement to be incorporated on campus in unique and aesthetically pleasing ways.
Land Use Recommendations
* Assumes solar insolation of 1kW/square meter (4MW/acre energy interception) 5% energy conversion yields = 200kW/acre For reference: ASU has completed 4.6MW and is planning for 16.3MW (Campus Solarization Program)
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Proposed Master Plan Program
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Campus Neighborhoods A unique feature of the proposed Central Arizona College master plan program is the creation of a series of campus neighborhoods that both create a focused learning environment and overlap to share resources that encourage collaboration between the disciplines. The proposed master plan program was inspired by the 2004 Education Plan for Central Arizona College by Voorhees Group. The Education Plan states that “Central Arizona College must solidify itself as the hub of workforce development for Pinal County�. The Maricopa campus has the unique opportunity to establish itself as an important regional resource for both Allied Health and Technical Training. These are both sectors that the report encouraged CAC to strengthen. In addition, the integration of an Innovation District can encourage businesses and feed off of the energy generated by adjacent campus neighborhoods.
Academic Core
Technical Training
Allied Health
Workforce Development
Innovation Incubator
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4 | Master Plan Narratives
Master Plan The illustrative master plan shown below represents a multi-faceted design strategy that takes into consideration both the regional and site specific implications of the design. These issues are highlighted in this chapter and include the items listed to the right of this page. The master plan layout derived its inspiration from the genomic influences mentioned earlier in this report, as well as from Central Arizona College’s input regarding programmatic goals and objectives. The Maricopa campus master plan places priority on students by emphasizing pedestrian connectivity through development of a highly walkable campus with unique open spaces. As the section entitled Sustainable Opportunities also suggests, the master plan framework presents numerous possibilities for incorporating “green� design strategies and technologies.
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Proposed Buildings Existing Buildings Proposed Walks Proposed Arroyo Proposed Landscaping Central Arizona College Maricopa Campus Axonometric View Looking Southeast
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Master Plan Components Building Framework Open Space Framework Pedestrian Connectivity Vehicular Connectivity Parking Framework Regional Connectivity Sustainable Opportunities Infrastructure Systems
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Pedestrian Connectivity
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Parking Framework
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Parking Lot Entry Proposed Surface Parking Service Vehicle Parking 48
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Regional Connectivity In 2010, the City of Maricopa introduced a new local bus service called COMET (City of Maricopa Express Transit) that connects Maricopa’s downtown to local schools and residential districts on a quarter hour basis. In addition, both the existing purple and green routes stop at Maricopa’s Park and Ride lot which is also the stop for the weekday MaricopaXPRESS bus service to Phoenix and Tempe. The proposed Central Arizona College campus is located adjacent to the existing route for COMET’s green line. It is recommended that the green route be amended to include a stop at the CAC campus. This would provide the Maricopa campus with both greater local and regional connectivity. High school students would be able to access programs such as TechPrep at CAC, while college students would be able to access workforce training opportunities in the Phoenix metropolitan region.
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Proposed Segment of Green Bus Route Existing Green Bus Route Existing Purple Bus Route Proposed Green Bus Stop Existing Green Bus Stop Existing Purple Bus Stop Park & Ride Lot with Bus Service to Phoenix / Tempe School
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Sustainable Opportunities The Central Arizona College Maricopa campus presents many opportunities to embrace sustainable strategies. • Solar Collection - Solar panels can be freestanding or incorporated onto building rooftops and arcades. • Natural Ventilation - Proposed buildings should allow breezes to cool buildings to minimize energy use. • Stormwater Capture - The central spines of the campus are designed to collect and treat stormwater runoff. • Infiltration - Surface parking areas provide the opportunity for pervious paving that can infiltrate stormwater. • Native Landscape - Indigenous plant materials shall be used as the primary landscape palette for the campus. • Sustainable Agriculture - The southern portion of the campus has been allotted for agricultural innovation.
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Natural Ventilation
Focal Points Capture Stormwater
Infiltration
Native Landscape
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Infrastructure Systems Drainage Master Plan The campus will be divided into four general drainage areas that will accommodate storm water in retention basins through a combination of surface flow and storm drains. The total required retention volume for the master plan build-out is approximately 1,800,000 Cubic Feet (41.2 Acre-Feet), which includes a 10% buffer to account for future modifications to the drainage areas and runoff coefficients. The existing topography generally slopes from the southeast to the northwest. Retention basins should be designed for overflow to be conveyed in the direction of the site outfall. There is a berm along White & Parker Road that protects the site from a flood zone to the east. The berm should be maintained until future improvements are made to channelize the flood plain.
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Regional Stormwater Plan As part of the Joint Development Agreement, Central Arizona College will provide two easements across their property that will serve the San Travasa property to the south. The first easement is a 100 foot wide drainage easement that will allow stormwater runoff to flow from the higher elevation San Travasa property to a municipal stormwater outlet in the northwest corner of the CAC property near Bowlin Road. The second easement is a 30 foot wide storm sewer easement. Both easements run parallel to the southwest portion of the Central Arizona College property boundary before turning to run north to Bowlin Road, once again parallel to the property line.
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Water Infrastructure An existing 16 inch water main in Bowlin Road will be tapped to serve the campus. A primary 12 inch waterline loop with interior 8 inch loops will serve the campus to provide for both domestic and fire demands with two meter and backflow connections at Bowlin Road. The average domestic water demand is approximately 500,000 GPD with a peak demand of 4,169 GPM including 3,000 GPM of fire flow. Alternately, separate water and fire loops can be utilized following similar routes as shown on the exhibit.
Meter & Backflow
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Chilled Water Infrastructure From the central plant, the campus will be provided with 14 inch direct buried chilled water piping. This piping will serve each of the new buildings and be valved and capped for the future extension of a loop around the campus to serve future buildings. This will allow the piping to be extended with each future phase and create flexibility in a redundant loop.
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Sewer Master Plan The campus sewer will tie into an existing 18 inch sewer main at the intersection of Bowlin Road and Regent Drive. The existing 18 inch sewer flows from east to west. A 12 inch main line will serve the campus with 8 inch branches. The average sewer demand for the master plan build out is approximately 250,000 GPD with a peak demand flow of 500,000 GPD.
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Electrical Master Plan The Electrical power to the new campus will be served by ED3 (Electrical District No. 3). Initially, utility power will be distributed to two electrical services on the site. A 3600 amp, 277/480 volt, 3 phase exterior Service Entrance Section will be provided at the Central Plant and a 1200 amp, 277/480 volt, 3 phase exterior Service Entrance Section will be provided at Building A to serve Buildings A, B and C. The service at the Central Plant will be sized to accommodate initial loads and future projected campus loads.
ED3 MV Primary Feeder Buildings A,B, & C 1200A, 277/480V, 3PH, 4W Service ED3 Switching Cabinet
Central Plant 3600A, 277/480V 3PH, 4W Service
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5 | Phase 1 Program
Phase 1 Program Vision and Executive Summary
Phase 1 Project Limits
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The Program Summary for Phase 1 of the CAC Maricopa Campus represents the vision of the stakeholders to create the ‘Campus of the Future’ and a significant transformational center for the developing community of Maricopa. The Program has been developed as a product of collaboration and consensus between the Design Team, the Campus Administration, faculty and staff, and the Stakeholders. Central Arizona Community College will be a one-of-a-kind educational environment that has a unique identity and brand to tell the story of the site’s history and legacy in Maricopa, Arizona. The intent of this section of the report is not to present design solutions but rather to recognize and confirm the programmatic needs of the campus and various departments and components identified. It presents a detailed summary and analysis of those needs and illustrates an understanding of the larger project issues and goals. The Phase 1 site is located on Bowlin Road between Regent Drive and White and Parker Road. Phase 1 is concentrated toward Regent Drive, with the initial primary entry extending from this road. This site was selected by the Campus for its frontage and corner access off of Regent Drive. The selected site will serve as a future campus focal point for the surrounding community, students, campus staff and administration. The approximate areas of affected site and proposed program square footages are outlined below:
Approximate area of site affected:
32.8 acres
Instructional Classrooms
9,080 nsf
Instructional Laboratories
5,990 nsf
Administrative Offices
2,748 nsf
Faculty Offices
2,883 nsf
Student Services
5,210 nsf
Learning Center
3,405 nsf
Library
4,307 nsf
Building Common / Community Spaces
7,670 nsf
Campus Support
4,070 nsf
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Instructional Classrooms
102 (x2)
Size Qty NSF General Classrooms 101 30 Seat Classroom 1010 8 8080 ITV Classrooms 102 20 Seat ITV Classroom 500 2 1000 Instructional Classrooms Total 10 9080 62
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Instructional Laboratories
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Size Qty Wet Labs 201 Chemistry Lab 1200 1 202 Biology Lab 1200 1 Dry Labs 203 Physical Sciences 1200 2 Lab Prep/Lab Support 204 Hazardous Materials Storage 120 1 205 Chem Instrument Storage 200 1 206 Chem Prep//Dispensing 250 1 207 Biology Prep/Storage 250 1 208 General Prep Workstations 60 2 209 General Prep Area 250 1 Instructional Laboratories Total 11
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Administrative Offices
Size Qty NSF Administrative Offices 301 Sr. Admin Office 240 1 240 302 Academic Dean’s Office 160 1 160 303 Admin Staff Offices 130 2 260 304 Admin Clerical Staff Workstations 64 2 128 305 Entry/Waiting 150 1 150 306 File/Storage 220 1 220 307 Workroom/Break Room 280 1 280 308 Conference Room 200 1 200 Information Technology IT Offices 309 IT Staff Office 130 1 130 310 IT Staff Work Area 520 1 520 311 Server Room 460 1 460 Administrative Offices Total 13 2748 64
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Size Qty NSF Private/Shared Offices 401 Division Chair/Shared Office 165 1 165 402 Faculty Office 110 6 660 403 Adjunct Office 330 1 330 Staff/Support Areas 404 Staff Workroom 250 1 250 405 Staff File Room 200 1 200 406 Staff Break Room 200 1 200 407 Staff Workstations 64 2 128 408 Division Secretary 150 1 150 409 Waiting/Entry 400 1 400 410 Conference Room 400 1 400 Faculty Offices Total 16 2883
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Size Qty NSF General/Staff 501 Dean’s Office 200 1 200 502 Hoteling/Floater Office 130 1 130 503 Self Service/Lobby 1300 1 1300 504 Self-help Stations 100 2 200 505 File/Storage 260 1 260 506 One-Stop Counter 600 1 600 Registration 507 Registration Office 130 1 130 Advising/Testing Center 508 Advising Office 130 2 260 509 Disability Services Office 150 1 150 510 Testing Room Small 200 1 200 511 Testing Check-in Lobby/Lockers 300 1 300 512 Disability 1 person Testing Room 80 1 80 513 Testing Storage 100 1 100 514 Testing Room Large (GED) 690 1 690 Financial Aid 515 Financial Advisor Office 130 1 130 Cashier Services 516 Cashier Area 250 1 250 517 Cashier Office 130 1 130 518 Cashier Secure Safe 100 1 100 Student Services Total 20 5210 66
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502
505 503, 504
506
507
508 (x2)
512 510 511 513
515
517 516, 518
514
509
Learning Center
Size Qty NSF Reception/Check-in 601 Reception/Check-in Desk 200 1 200 602 Entry/Waiting 350 1 350 603 Photocopy 45 1 45 Staff Offices/Support 604 Staff/Faculty Office 110 2 220 605 Resource Storage 180 1 180 Tutoring Labs 606 Computer Center 900 1 900 607 Private Tutoring Room 80 2 160 608 Language Lab 400 1 400 609 Writing Center 400 1 400 610 Math Center 400 1 400 Study Rooms 611 Multipurpose Study Room 150 1 150 Learning Center Total 13 3405
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602
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Library Size Qty NSF Circulation/Reference Services 701 Single Service Desk 72 1 72 702 Reference Ready/Reserves Collection 30 1 30 703 Self Check Kiosk 10 2 20 704 Book Drop 20 1 20 705 Entry Lobby 150 1 150 Service/Copy Area 706 Photocopy Area 60 1 60 707 Catalog Computers 10 2 20 Staff Area 708 Resource Storage 150 1 150 709 Staff Workroom 150 1 150 Librarian Offices 710 Librarian Mediated Office 110 2 220 Multipurpose/Study Rooms 711 Group Study Room 150 2 300 Open Study/Reading 712 Research Stations 315 1 315 713 Open/Flexible Seating 800 1 800 Computer Areas 714 General-use Computer Stations 540 1 540 715 Open Computer/Instruction Lab 560 1 560 General Collection 716 Core/Monographs Collection 840 1 840 717 Display Collection 60 1 60 Library Total 21 4307 68
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702
703 705 704
706
708
707 709
713
712
714
717 716
710 (x2)
711 (x2)
715
Building Common / Community Spaces
804 801
802, 803 805
Size Qty Entry 801 Building Entry Lobby 800 1 Student Center 802 Lounge 1000 1 803 Vending 60 1 Cafeteria/Food Service 804 Dining 800 1 805 Servery 400 1 806 Kitchen/Prep 1200 1 Community Rooms 807 Community Room - Medium 40 1010 1 808 Community Room - Large 100 2400 1 Building Common / Community Total 8
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806
1000 60 800 400 1200 1010 2400 7670
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Campus Support
901
Size Qty NSF Offices 901 FM Staff Office 130 1 130 902 FM Staff Workstations 48 2 96 903 FM Staff Lockers 24 1 144 FM Storage/Support 904 FM Shop 800 1 800 905 Central Receiving/Storage 800 1 800 906 Custodial Storage Area 300 1 300 907 Grounds Storage Area 300 1 300 Central Plant 908 Chillers/Pumps 1000 1 1000 909 Equipment Yard 500 1 500 Campus Support Total 10 4070 70
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903
904
906
905
907
909 908
Building Support
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1001, 1002
1001, 1002
1006
Size Qty Restrooms 1001 Women’s Restroom 8 450 2 1002 Men’s Restroom 8 450 2 1003 Women’s Restroom 3 210 1 1004 Men’s Restroom 3 210 1 1005 Family/Unisex Restroom 60 2 Showers 1006 Women’s Shower/Locker 150 1 1007 Men’s Shower/Locker 150 1
NSF 900 900 210 210 120
1005
1007
1008
150 150
Maintenance 1008 Janitor’s Closet 70 2 140 1009 Supply/Storage 100 2 200 Utility Services 1010 Mechanical/AHU 750 3 2250 1011 SES 350 2 700 1012 Electrical Room 110 2 220 1013 IDF 150 2 300 Building Support Total 23 6450
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Phase 1 Planning Drivers
Exterior Arcade
LEARNING CENTER
LIBRARY
Planning Driver - Visibility and Access
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During the Programming and Planning Phase, a number of goals and priorities were identified by the Design Team. These planning drivers are priorities for the design and planning of Phase 1, as well as for the Master Planning and future building development efforts. The first planning driver, Visibility and Access, recognizes the need for public and highly accessible spaces like the Community Rooms and Library to have primary visibility and access from easy pedestrian ways, the main entry portals, and from parking. The view corridors and main pedestrian paths identified in the Master Plan have the potential to become highly activated and bustling gateways into campus. They can organize building entries and the more public programs. The second planning driver, Clear Wayfinding and Circulation, is similar to the first driver but realizes the need of wayfinding and clear circulation access within each building, as well as building-to-building. It was determined by the campus that both common interior corridors and exterior access to classrooms are required. This allows for the potential incorporation of continuous exterior arcades. The third planning driver, Macro and Micro Adjacency, describes the understanding of macro (department-to-department) adjacencies and micro (space-to-space) adjacencies. The determined adjacency requirements are a product of input and collaboration between the Campus faculty and staff, Stakeholders, and Design Team. The fourth and final planning driver, Modularity, Flexibility and Efficiency, addresses the need for the internal building and space planning to the inevitability of future updates and change. Since the proposed Phase 1 program and buildings will be the first on campus, as the campus grows, the initial spaces may be retrofitted to a new use. It was determined that the use of a 10’-6� module is the best planning module for a teaching laboratory and is also easily adaptable to a classroom and office. In addition to modularity, the planning and design will also recognize the need for flexibility by utilizing open space concepts and limiting the use of full-height and permanent walls.
Primary Interior Corridor
Primary Interior Corridor Entry Portal Exterior Common Space
Exterior Arcade
Exterior Arcade
Planning Driver - Clear Wayfinding and Circulation
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FACULTY
SERVICE ACCESS
LEARNING CENTER
LABS/LAB SUPPORT
LIBRARY
CLASSROOMS
BUILDING COMMON
COMMUNITY ROOMS
CAFE, BOOKSTORE, LOUNGE
STUDENT SERVICES
ADMIN
Planning Driver - Macro and Micro Adjacency
10’-6”
10’-6”
10’-6”
31’-6” Planning Driver - Modularity, Flexibility, and Efficiency
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Phase 1 Final Blocking Diagram During the Programming and Planning Phase it was determined that Phase 1 would be broken into four structures: Building A, Building B, Building C, and Building D (the Central Plant, not shown in this diagram). The Design Team studied multiple diagram concepts in a dialogue with the Executive Committee members and Stakeholders to understand the pros and cons of how Phase 1 could best function for the campus both when it opens and into the future. While the Phase 1 buildings will ‘make’ the campus for its initial years they will also be planned with the greater Master Plan in mind. The planning recognizes the need for future flexibility, connectivity and access with the Master Plan. It also represents the planning drivers and planning priorities for Phase 1 regarding visibility, arrival, access, service, functional adjacency between programs, connectivity, and other critical planning criteria. The Final Blocking diagram provides a conclusive and fundamental part of the Programming Phase.
LABS
CLASSROOMS
STUDENT SERVICES
LAB SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING COMMON
C
FACULTY LEARNING CENTER
LIBRARY
B
COMMUNITY ROOMS
A
3D ‘Stacking’ View
Phase 1 Blocking Diagram
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C B
A D
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Gross Area
Building A - Student Services
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Building B - Library, Learning Center
26402
Building C - Instructional Classrooms, Labs
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Building D - Central Plant PHASE 1 TOTAL
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Design Drivers - Views and Solar Orientation The Design Drivers, as identified by the Design Team and verified by the Campus Executive Committee and Stakeholders, combined with the Planning Drivers are the major forces that have shaped the design of Phase 1 for the new campus. These Design Drivers are a as follows: Views and Solar Orientation, Natural Light and Ventilation, the History of Maricopa and the native Ak-Chin tribe, High Performance and Low Maintenance Materials. The buildings planned for the campus are sited and positioned towards the property’s unique mountain views. The Seven Mile Mountains, part of the Sierra Estrella range, create a picturesque and majestic opportunity to connect the campus to its environment. The Seven Mile Mountains are located to the northwest of the site and campus buildings are located and rotated where possible to be offered these views.
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Design Drivers - Natural Light and Ventilation The mountain views are oriented to the northern sky, which also provides the best opportunity for ambient daylight harvesting. Setting up all buildings footprints to intentionally optimize daylighting will create a unique environment for interior spaces and will lower the cost of artificial lighting throughout the life of the structures. The buildings will be planned to ‘passively’ protect themselves from the harsh desert sun. Organizing buildings on a long east/west axis and minimizing exterior wall area to the east and west (rising and setting sun where the angle is low and hard to shield) are proposed wherever possible. Appropriate solar orientation and goals for daylight harvesting are complementary. The architectural envelope is conceived ‘in section’ to maximize the opportunity for mountain views to the north and northwest, as well as daylight for every regularly occupied student or faculty space. This will be achieved by opening the building up to the north with glazing and clerestory windows at the exterior and interior. Care will be taken to eliminate direct gain and glare through the use of overhangs and shading louvers.
Exposed Structure and Systems
Phase 1 Section Diagram - Light, Views, Protection
Natural Light - Maximizing Views
Protected Glazing - Connectivity
Phase 1 Section Diagram - Natural Ventilation
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Design Drivers - The Ak-Chin and Maricopa The Design Team has endeavored to honor the rich history of this new campus’s specific location. The history of the City of Maricopa, its agricultural past and present, as well as the Ak-Chin and Gila River Indian Communities have all been significant influences in the conceptualization of the site and architectural solution. The Maricopa region’s agricultural heritage has produced many iconic forms that can be seen dotted across the landscape such as water towers, grain elevators, and silos, as well as the geometric patterns created by the repeating crop rows. In addition, the historic architectural structures developed to protect residents from the elements, such as arcades and earthen walls, still retain their significance. These forms and patterns are reflected in the architecture and landscape of the Central Arizona College Maricopa Campus. The cultural traditions and sustainable land use practices of the local Native American communities also strongly influenced the design direction for the new Maricopa campus. The Design Team will continue to look to the region for meaning, both metaphorical and literal, to build a story for the Maricopa campus that is ‘place specific.’
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Sustainable Systems
Agriculture
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Ak-Chin Basket
Earthen Walls
Native American Dwelling Structure
Shaded Arcades - Butterfield Station in Maricopa
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Design Drivers - High Performance / Low Maintenance Materials The simple and functional architectural forms (sloped roofs, deep overhangs, ‘honest’ structure) are the beginnings of this idea. Steel structure, naturally weathered steel and earthen walls define the material palette for the exterior of the buildings. The Design Team has aimed at maximizing the ‘performance’ of the new buildings relative to efficient mechanical and electrical systems, as well as the exterior envelope. The building will be self-shading, highly insulated in its walls and roofs, and will utilize high performance low-E glazing. Understanding the scarcity of operational and maintenance budgets that most campuses face, the design aims at creating a low maintenance long term scenario for the campus. This can be accomplished with materials that are durable, naturally weathering and do not require the need to be painted over and over with time.
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Design Drivers - High Performance / Low Maintenance Materials The materials proposed for the exterior envelope of all structures are as follows:
Roof: Kynar finished standing seam metal roof with R-40 insulation over exposed galvalume deck.
Walls: Rammed earth and naturally weathering steel panels
Exterior Arcades: Kynar Finished metal decking solid and perforated.
Glazing: Aluminum framed curtainwalls: anodized aluminum framed curtainwall. High performance 1� insulating glass units. Structural sealant glazed verticals, captured horizontals.
Insulated Glazing
Exposed Galvalume Deck
Weathered Steel Panels
Slot Openings - Integration of Systems
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Site and Landscape Plan A memorable and livable campus of higher education is often defined by its hierarchy of open spaces. The Phase I plan for Central Arizona College should strive to maximize the opportunity for outdoor spaces that are extensions of interior learning environments, while creating identifiable and livable ‘outdoor rooms.’ Shade and landscaping are key components of this approach, and the Design Team is proposing multiple outdoor amenities. The Main ‘Quad’ is located adjacent to the main campus entry and is planned to be the formal event space for the campus. A more student-centered Amphitheater will be coupled with outdoor seating adjacent to the Cafeteria and Student Center. The three buildings will also be connected via a linear shade arcade that will line the south edge of the buildings.
AMPHITHEATER
Aerial View of Main Entry Drop-off, Looking Southeast, Showing Landscape Character of Campus
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QUAD ENTRY COURT
Plan View of Phase 1
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Building A Floor Plan
SERVICE ADMINISTRATION
IT AND SERVER COMMUNITY ROOMS
STUDENT SERVICES WELCOME CENTER TESTING CENTER
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The buildings are divided into a straightforward collection of functional elements. Building A couples the Community Rooms together and is adjacent to the campus Administration Suite as well as the Student Services Center and Testing Center. The IT workspace and Server is located adjacent to the Administration and staff allowing for access and sharing of support spaces.
Building A Student Services Welcome Center
Building A Administration Patio and West Entry
DEEP OVERHANG SOUTH ARCADE
RAMMED EARTH PORTAL
CLERESTORY
Building A Section - Transverse, Looking West
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Building B Floor Plan
LIBRARY FACULTY OFFICES
LEARNING CENTER
STUDENT LOUNGE
ITV CLASSROOMS
SERVICE
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In Building B, the Library and Community Rooms straddle the main entry to the campus. The Library is coupled with the Learning Center, the Faculty Office Suite, Classrooms and the Student Lounge. These elements create an academic synergy and functionality that will enhance the student experience.
Building C Student Patio and East Entry
Building B Library Portal and West Entry
LIGHT MONITOR SOUTH ARCADE
DEEP OVERHANG
RAMMED EARTH PORTAL
CLERESTORY
Building B Section - Transverse, Looking West
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Building C Floor Plan
LAB SUPPORT CAFETERIA/ FOOD SERVICE
LABS
SERVICE
BOOKSTORE
CLASSROOMS
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The Instructional Building will house the teaching laboratories and prep areas. A series of flexible state-ofthe-art classrooms also reside along the main corridor adjacent to the labs. A service area/door is required for both the lab prep space and the food prep space and therefore have been located adjacent to each other.
Building B Primary West Entry
Building C Student Patio and East Entry
LIGHT MONITOR SOUTH ARCADE
DEEP OVERHANG CLERESTORY
Building C Section - Transverse, Looking West
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Building D Floor Plan
FM SHOP
CHILLERS AND PUMPS
FM STAFF OFFICES
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Building C Cafe Patio Looking towards Building B
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Urban Design Framework The proposed master plan for Central Arizona College’s Maricopa Campus is centered upon a design framework that creates a hierarchy of distinct spaces on campus. This framework can be dissected into three different types of spaces defined as (1) the “front porch”, providing students, faculty, and staff with public places to gather, (2) corridors for pedestrian and wind flow, as well as landscape and (3) courtyards that provide quieter places for study or contemplation. These three different spatial types are created by positioning the proposed buildings to respect defined relationships to adjacent buildings. The “front porch” is characterized by an approximate 150 foot building separation, the corridors fluctuate between 75-125 foot building separations, while proposed courtyards can range in size from 50 feet to 200 feet depending upon the level of privacy each is meant to provide.
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Typical Courtyard 75-125’
50-200’
“Front Porch” APPROX. 150’
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Architectural Character An institution’s architecture both shapes the campus experience and also lends character to the place. An understanding of a region’s historical and cultural influences provide important design tools to situate buildings in the existing context. A series of principles related to this have been identified to guide future architectural development: • Utilize native materials and colors to orient the proposed buildings to their regional context. • Cultural and regional legacies shall be reflected in proposed architectural forms. • Architectural designs and building materials shall be selected to result in little to no future maintenance. • Architecture shall respond to climatic conditions with a combination of glazing, transparency, and shading.
Regional Influences
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Glazing
Regional Colors
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Landscape Framework The landscape design for Central Arizona College’s Maricopa campus should embrace and reflect the site’s desert context. By doing so, the campus will more sustainably exist within its regional setting and also create a unique identity for itself. This can be accomplished by following a series of landscape framework principles: • Utilize a regional palette for both landscape and hardscape materials. • Acknowledge the climatic conditions of Arizona by selecting plant material that filters light and creates shade. • Design outdoor spaces to a human scale. • Provide a diversity of native plant material of varying color and textures to create visual interest. • Layer and mass different sized plant materials to create dramatic displays of color and focal points on campus.
Legend
Campus Identity Landscape Natural Desert Landscape Stormwater Retention Area Arroyo Landscape Sustainable Agriculture
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600
900
Regional Palette
Color & Texture
Signage Layering
Human Scale
Massing
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8 | Conclusion
Central Arizona College Maricopa Campus Axonometric View Looking Southwest
The Master Plan & Phase 1 Report for Central Arizona College’s Maricopa Campus presents CAC with an important tool to guide the development and expansion of this new institution. It provides a framework that balances specific planning directives with a flexibility that will allow the campus to evolve into the future. The planning principles outlined in this report offer a sustainable and student focused model for campus development. These principles have the ability to transcend this report to guide not only Central Arizona College’s expansion efforts in Maricopa, but also to provide a lens with which to consider future planning priorities at CAC’s other educational facilities. As highlighted in this report, Pinal County will benefit greatly from the establishment of this new Central Arizona College campus. The Maricopa Campus will offer students a dynamic setting to pursue their educational goals. It will offer the region expanded educational opportunities, additional community resources, and will serve as a model of sustainable development to be emulated by future growth in the area. Central Arizona College’s Maricopa campus also has the potential to define new regional relationships between academia and the private sector that can present students with a unique educational approach.