tamu-ct campus update

Texas A&M University Central Texas


The Team


Site AnalysisThe Regional Context


Site AnalysisCampus Location


Site Analysis

Access


Habitat

Site Analysis


Site Analysis

Drainage Areas and Flood Plain


Site Analysis

Vegetation


Site Analysis

Slope Conditions


Site Analysis

Visual Characteristics


Site Analysis

Noise Gradient


Preserve Site Character and Environmental Quality

• Quintessential Central Texas landscape

• Appreciation for the rugged beauty of the site

• Sensitivity to riparian corridors, vegetation and

endangered species

Campus Vision


Campus Vision

Central Texas Architectural Heritage

• Impact of hot, dry climate and bright sun

• Elemental structures with simple forms and charming appeal

• Native stone walls with small openings

• Sheltering pitched metal roofs and porches


Expression of Technology

• Campus as incubator for dynamic emerging

technologies

• Duality of expression - infuse heritage with

technology

• Produces “green” and environmentally

sustainable structures

Campus Vision


Campus Opportunities

• Develop sustainable site systems that provide for rainwaterharvesting/water recycling

• Use native plant materials and drip irrigation to reduce water usage

• Use permeable pavements and recycled materials in construction


Campus Opportunities

• Develop campus image with regional vernacular materials and design aesthetic

• Design shaded walkways, courtyards, student gathering areas/comfort zones


Overall Campus Development Program for 15,000 Student Enrollment

19 Academic Buildings 1,600,000 SF4 General Use Buildings 325,000 SF

Student UnionRecreation/Wellness CenterConference CenterDining Hall

1,800 Beds of Student Housing in 5 PhasesAthletic and Recreation Facilities

Football Stadium for 30,000Baseball Field for 10,000Indoor Arena for 8,00022 Acres of Outdoor Recreation

(soccer, track, tennis, softball, etc)Parking for 6,000 cars


Overall Campus DevelopmentLand Capacity Study

Land AreaFootprint Use Required

Functional Use Area Efficiency in Acres

Teaching/Research/Office/Library Space 417,559 22% 43.0Support Facilities 87,537 30% 6.7General Use Facilities 151,500 30% 11.6Housing 1,800 beds total 120 beds/acre 15.0Recreation and Athletics 42.5Parking (assuming use of 3 parking structures) 36.0Sub-Total 154.8

Habitat, Flood Plain and Steep Slope Areas 247.7

TOTAL, LAND AREA REQUIRED 402.5

CAMPUS LAND AREA AVAILABLE 663.0


Guiding Principles

Development should respect topography, and preserve existing vegetation and ground cover to the greatest extent possible

Informal relationships among buildings are desireable, rather than formal quadrangles

Buildings accessed along curving “ranch” roads, with common pedestrian spine


OverallDevelopment Plan

Development Plan



Open SpaceFramework



Vehicular Circulation & Parking



Urban DesignPrinciples



Development Plan Concept – Phase 1


• A high standard for all future buildings

• Physical and emotional heart of the campus

• Sense of place

• State of balance and dignity

• Inspired academic setting

First Buildings

Campus Vision

Dallas Hall - SMULovett Hall – Rice UniversityOld Main – St. Edwards University


Project Cost Parameters

● Total Project Cost: $25 million● Total Construction Cost: $18.7 million

Site Construction: $3.2 millionBuilding Construction: $15.5 million


Building Program Summary

● Instructional Space100 Seat Lecture Theater, Classrooms, Teaching Labs, DistanceLearning Facilities

● University AdministrationPresident, Provost, Vice Presidents for Finance & Student Affairs

● Academic OfficesDivision of Business Administration

● Student SupportEnrollment Services, Office of Student Affairs, Human Resources

● Building AmenitiesStudent Commons, Bookstore, Cafe


Architectural Themes



Land Use Plan




Phase 1 = 11.56 acresEntry Drive = 1,119 feetParking Provided = 540 Spaces+/-

260 Spaces

280 Spaces




Phase 2 = 26.94 acresParking Provided = 795 Spaces+/-


2009 2010 2011 2012

Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov

Campus Master Plan

Program of Requirements

Schematic Design

Design Development

Construction Documents

Texas A&M University System July 22, 2010Board of Regents Approval

Start Construction (Sitework) September 1, 2010Start Construction (Building) October 15, 2010

Construction Substantial Completion November 1, 2011

Owner Occupancy January 5, 2012

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