DiFloversity
Site Analysis
flow | diversity | uniquely cal poly Tyler Ellison. February 10, 2017. Professor Aaron Liggett. Centennial Lawn Redesign.
Mission Statement This project aims to redesign Centennial Lawn as a diverse and functional student space. Topography, vegetation, and hardscape will define new and various gathering spaces, additional circulation routes, and a submersive nature experience.
Context • • • • •
Northeast corner sunniest, highest, best views Lawn area highly visible and exposed Western side more flat and used for events Informal path across lawn should be defined Maintain openness for views
Office Buildings Baker Science Building Science Lab University Union
Goals • Manage some stormwater on-site. • Create multiple uniquely functioning gathering spaces. • Reduce the lawn size by over 50%. • Create needed circulation routes. • Incorporate a design element that reflects surrounding building use.
Concept Diversity and space maximization inspire the site concept. Two small gathering spaces and two large gathering spaces are included, along with three zones of unique vegetation. Multiple circulation routes are also possible, connecting every corner. Topography and vegetation are both used to isolate and buffer each space.
SHADE TREES EDIBLE VEGETATION BIOSWALE
SECTION
DiFloversity
Project Description
flow | diversity | uniquely cal poly
Diversity drives the recreated Baker Science student space. A large grass area for student recreation and class experiments has been maintained, and the design now boasts two unique study areas and a relaxing hammock hanging zone. A sizeable plaza gives seating and paved areas for larger student gatherings. The plaza is centered around a large stainless steel kinetic sculpture, tying into the science emphasis of the surrounding buildings. Diverse paving, judiciously located tree cover, and spatial organization define the fluid geometry on one side and an organically-formed second half.
Tyler Ellison. February 10, 2017. Professor Aaron Liggett. Centennial Lawn Redesign.
PLAN VIEW
Program • • • • • • •
SEAT WALL DETAIL
EDIBLE VEGETATION
3,000 sq. ft. level grassy area Two secluded study zones with subspaces Edible vegetation walkway Open plaza with prime west views Kinetic sculpture Natural creek bed Integrated hammock space
SEAT WALLS PLAZA PERSPECTIVE
STUDY SPACE
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STUDY SPACE PERSPECTIVE
HAMMOCK ZONE
SECTION
STUDY SPACE
8’
16’
32’
STUDY SPACE
Objectives • Maintain water on site. • Incorporate pervious paving to enhance stormwater management. • Create two large spaces with different functions. • Add a topographic changes, vegetation, and hardscape that defines multiple spaces. • Create two areas of intimate space. • Replace lawn with diverse low-water landscaping solutions.
PLAZA PERSPECTIVE • Define an area of low-maintenance primarily edible vegetation. • Use various paving types to define new circulation routes across the lawn. • Create new entrances into the space. • Add a powerful kinetic sculpture demonstrating the physics and potential of wind power.
STUDY SPACE