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Schematic Design Jason Greer. General Information. Name : Villanova University: School of Law Location : Villanova, PA Owner : Villanova University Size : 170,000 SF Cost : $56,566,661 Occupancy Law library Classrooms Student services Faculty/Administrative Offices Chapel
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Schematic Design Jason Greer
General Information • Name: Villanova University: School of Law • Location: Villanova, PA • Owner: Villanova University • Size: 170,000 SF • Cost: $56,566,661 • Occupancy • Law library • Classrooms • Student services • Faculty/Administrative Offices • Chapel • Dining facility • Project Team • GC: Gilbane • CM: SmithGroup • Architect: SmithGroup • MEP: SmithGroup • Landscape Arch: ML Baird &Co. • Civil Engineer: Yerkes Associates, Inc. • Structural Engineer: O'Donnell & Naccarato, Inc
“Light is more than some abstract, unknowable energy force. Light is Truth.” -Renee Bledsoe, Addiction Alchemy
Design Goals • Design Goals • Exemplify the legal institution’s ideals of prestige and excellence through light • Enhance the experience of the building’s occupants • Highlight architectural elements of the spaces within the building • Provide an attractive façade to gaze upon during evening hours • Allow for maximum flexibility in the spaces that will serve multiple functions
Chosen Spaces • Spaces To Be Redesigned • 135 Seat Classroom • Moot Court • Atrium • Courtyard
135 Seat Classroom 1st Floor Plan 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
135 Seat Classroom 1st Floor Plan 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
135 Seat Classroom • Key Architectural Features • Tiered Seating • “U-Shaped Seating • Presentation Area • Space Functions • Lecturing • Presenting • Classroom Discussion • Exam Taking • (reading tasks) 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
135 Seat Classroom • Room Materials • Flooring • Carpeting - • Walls • Painted Gyp Board - • Acoustical Panel - • Ceiling • Painted Gyp Board - • Acoustical Tile - 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
135 Seat Classroom • Design Goals • Provide a flexible space to be used for lectures, presentations and reading tasks • Provide a VDT friendly environment • Continue the idea of bringing prestige and excellence to the forefront • Provide necessary light levels to accomplish all tasks that will occur in the space • Promote sustainable design by limiting power consumption 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
135 Seat Classroom Concept 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
Moot Court 2nd Floor Plan 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
Moot Court 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
Moot Court • Key Architectural Features • Judge’s Bench • Jury Box • Witness Stand • Counselor Tables • Tiered Seating • Presentation Area • Entrances • Space Functions • Mock Trials • Lectures • Presentations • Exam Taking • Classroom Discussion 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
Moot Court • Room Materials • Flooring • Carpeting - • Walls • Painted Gyp Board - • Acoustical Panel - • Wood Panel - • Ceiling • Painted Gyp Board - • Acoustical Tile - 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
Moot Court • Design Goals • Provide a realistic courtroom setting • Provide a flexible space to allow all functions of the space to be met • Accent the architectural rich wood and other architectural features • Emphasize lighting at the critical areas (judges’ bench, jury box, witness stand • Provide appropriate light levels for all tasks 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
Moot Court Concept 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
1st Floor Plan 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
Atrium 1st Floor Plan 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
Atrium • Key Architectural Features • Glass Façade • Entrance/Vestibule • Seating Area • Entrance to Coffee • Bar • Exits to Courtyard • Patio • Space Functions • Sitting/Gathering • Passing Through • Parties • Eating • Exhibits • Studying 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
Atrium • Room Materials • Flooring • Carpeting - • Walls/Ceiling • Painted Gyp • Board - • Wood Panel - • Walls/Ceiling • Façade – Clear glazing, dark aluminum mullions 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
Atrium • Design Goals • Provide a flexible space for all designed functions • Provide proper daylight controls • Accent wood paneling on ceiling and wall • Use light to guide people through this transition space • Provide sufficient light levels to allow for each task • Create a elegant view from the exterior using interior lighting 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
Atrium Concept 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
Chosen Spaces Site Plan 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
Courtyard Site Plan 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
Courtyard • Key Architectural Features • Open grass area • Patio against building • Stone walkway surrounding • vegetation • Great view from parking lot • Space Functions • Drawing attention • Relaxing/Eating (patio) • Entry to law school 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
Courtyard • Design Goals • Draw people to the building • Provide a peaceful place to eat or relax in twilight hours • Provide a safely lighted environment for safe passage • Provide an eye catcher from the parking lot and road • Accent the green space and other vegetation 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
Courtyard Concept 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard
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