UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MEETING. June 7, Faculty Club Conference Room. Revised AGENDA

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1 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MEETING June 7, 2004 Location: Faculty Club Conference Room Revised AGENDA 8:30am Call to Order Mugerauer Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes Campus Landscape Advisory Committee Report Cole 9:00am West Campus Parking Garage - Programming Phase Update Everett 10:00am Research & Technology Schematic Design Approval Casillas 11:00am Educational Outreach AOR Review & Approval Everett 12:00pm Lunch 1:00pm Golf Driving Range Schematic Design Presentation Lebo 2:00pm School of Medicine - Lake Union Concept Design Review Coleman 3:00pm Adjourn

2 Architectural Commission June 7, 2004 PROJECT SUMMARY: West Campus Parking Garage Expansion PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT MANAGER: ACTION REQUIRED: Randy Everett Programming Phase Update PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The University of Washington intends to add 300 to 500 parking spaces to the existing West Campus Parking Garage, to serve the South/West campus, in response to increased parking demand that has occurred and which will continue to increase with construction of additional buildings in this part of campus. The project also intends to provide approximately 12,000 GSF of office space for UW Transportation and Parking Services. Parking Services and LMN Architects, the architect for the original West Campus Garage, completed a Feasibility Study in July 2003 for expanding parking in the vicinity of the West Campus Parking Garage. The study concluded the proposed expansion was feasible on this site and identified several scheme options for further consideration. LMN Architects was subsequently selected by the UW in December 2004 as the Architect for the project and are currently authorized to provide Programming services. The most viable options from the Feasibility Study are being studied addressing the layout, cost, campus master plan issues, general feasibility of each option and comments from the December meeting of the Architectural Commission. We are returning to the Architectural Commission to review our progress to date. Project Budget: Budget goal is $10.5 million. Estimated Construction Start: 2006 PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION ACTION: March In progress Feasibility Study presented for information only. December 2003 Approve AOR and interview / select Architect. ATTACHMENT: Architectural Opportunities Report for reference.

3 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION June 7, 2004 PROJECT TITLE: Research & Technology Building PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT MANAGER: Andy Casillas, Eric Smith ARCHITECT: ACTION REQUIRED: Collins-Woerman Schematic Design Approval PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Project The site is located within the western end of the Seattle Campus boundary on an existing surface parking lot W44, west of the Publications Services Building, on NE Northlake Place. The 122,295sf, sixstory structure will have two partial levels of parking garage totaling 67 stalls. The building Core and Shell will be designed as a highly flexible and adaptable research building. As research tenants are identified, their particular TI needs will be incorporated into the building. The main entry will be from 7 th Street facing the Publications Building with additional access from the Burke Gilman Trail. A two vehicle service bay is located on the SW corner. Development The building will provide additional Seattle campus space providing an opportunity to expand multi-disciplinary research initiatives in high growth areas that need to be located near campus. The R&T building will lease research space to UW Tenants based on their ability to generate Indirect Revenue Costs (IRC). Lease costs will include all TI improvements as well as all utility and O&M costs. To keep the rent as competitive as possible the University of Washington will provide $9 million in capital with the balance of funds coming from a proposed revenue bond issuance. The anticipated project costs are $29.05 million for the Core & Shell and an estimated $20 for the tenant improvements. Schedule On March 1, 2004, the University received best and final proposals from the three finalists in the DBOM competition. One of the finalists was non-responsive and was disqualified. The remaining finalist teams, identified by their primary builder, designer and operator members were: Lease Crutcher Lewis/MBT/Honeywell/GVA Kidder Mathews (Lewis) Mortenson/Collins Woerman/Johnson Controls (Mortenson) The Mortenson and Lewis proposals both meet or exceed the minimum performance requirements established in the RFP. The attached chart compares some of the key proposal elements. The Lewis and Mortenson teams presented their near-schematic designs to the Commission on March 15, After hearing those presentations and receiving comprehensive reports from the technical evaluation team, the selection jury (including Commission members Lee Copeland and John Schaufelberger) deliberated and scored the two proposals. The sealed prices were then opened and the final scores were tallied, as shown on the attached chart. On May 21, 2004, the Board of Regents authorized the administration to award the DBOM contracts to the Mortenson team. Clarifications and negotiations are nearing completion, with contracts expected to be awarded in June The Lewis team will be paid an honorarium of $150,000.

4 The Mortenson team will present an update of their design to the Commission on June 7, Following this discussion, the Capital Projects Office will seek the Commission s approval of the schematic design and proceed with design development. Construction is expected to start in September/October 2004, with completion of the core and shell in November PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION ACTION: The commission received design presentations from the two DBOM finalists at the March 15, 2004 meeting. Attachments: Comparison of Key Proposal Elements Summary of R&T DBOM Finalists Scores

5 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION June 7, 2004 PROJECT SUMMARY: Golf Driving Range Improvements PROJECT NUMBER: 2758 PROJECT MANAGER: Jon Lebo ARCHITECT: ACTION REQUIRED: ARC Architects None Informational Presentation on the Schematic Design PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The UW Golf Driving Range opened in 1965 providing students, staff, faculty, alumni, and general public with golf instruction, drop-in hitting, chipping and putting practice. The Golf Driving Range needs to be completely rebuilt due to a sagging foundation and dry rot within the building structures. The site is part of an old municipal landfill. The buildings, tee-line and part of the safety fence will be demolished and replaced with new structures. This project was last presented a year ago for a mid-schematic design review. At the time the project was presented as a two-story building and tee-line with 68 tees. The project replaced 37 foot high safety net with a high-tech safety net up to 80 feet high. Further development of the schematic design and preparation of a cost estimate indicated the project was 50% over budget. To meet the budget the project scope needed to be greatly reduced and simplified. The current project scope constructs a one-story building and tee line with 48 covered tees. The safety net on the east and west sides is retained with a new 80 foot safety net constructed on the north side only. The project being presented is still approximately 5% over budget as we continue to explore opportunities for savings. Project Scope: 16,322 gross square feet Project Budget: $8.0 million Estimated Construction Cost: $5.6 million (Total Construction Budget) Estimated Construction Start: Summer/Fall 2005 Estimated Project Occupancy: Spring 2006 DESIGN GOALS: Create a simple, elegant, safe, cost effective golf driving range. Minimize the visual impact of the safety net. Design a functional teaching and practice facility for the various skills required for golf Respect the environmental sensitivity of the site and the permitting constraints. DESIGN ISSUES: Building form and design PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION ACTION: October 30, Selection of Architect (informational) December 17, 2001 Review of Predesign March 22, 2002 Architect Selection June 9, 2003 Schematic Design Informational Presentation ATTACHMENTS: Architectural Opportunities Report Revised June 8, 2003

6 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION June 7, 2004 PROJECT SUMMARY: UW Educational Outreach PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT MANAGER: ARCHITECT: ACTION REQUIRED: Randy Everett Snyder Hartung Kane Strauss Architects Information and Approval of Architectural Opportunities Report PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Educational Outreach (EO) expands the University s educational resources in delivering continuing education, lifelong learning and distance learning. EO was housed in leased facilities, until the Olson Building was destroyed in a fire on December 19, They are now housed temporarily on portions of three floors of Roosevelt Commons as well as space in King, Lewis and Parrington buildings. EO has a strong desire to have a building of its own, allowing them to consolidate operations, resulting in more effective use of existing resources, as well as provide a single point of contact for the public. The University intends to enter into a lease agreement with a non-profit entity, who will work with a design build venture, to design and construct a new building, up to 55,000 GSF on the site of the Visitors Center. This site corresponds to 34W on the Campus Master Plan; adjacent to the College Inn and Commodore Duchess. Funding for this project will be secured through issuance of bonds by the non-profit entity, most likely tax exempt bonds. Because the site is owned by the University, and the building will house University facilities and the debt is being serviced by University funds, the Attorney General s office has determined that public works requirements apply to this project. It is anticipated that ownership of the building will be with the non-profit for the duration of the life of the bonds. Upon defeasance of the bonds, the facility will revert unencumbered to the University. The administration has initiated an effort to determine the program, scope and implementation strategy of this project. This effort will be in two parts. The first effort will focus on working with UWEO to determine their program, as well as establish the aesthetic concept and the engineering strategies for this building. The administration has advertised, interviewed and hired Snyder Hartung Kane Strauss Architects to develop the scoping/programming study. The study will include development of site standards, as well as a conceptual project cost estimate. The second part will focus on preparing a recommendation to the Regents regarding the form of alternative public works. We will also develop a strategy to fund, procure, operate and maintain this facility at that time. Project Budget: $ 16-19M Estimated Construction Cost: $ 9-11M Estimated Construction Start: TBD Estimated Project Occupancy: TBD DESIGN RELATED ISSUES: Identification of design and site issues which should be incorporated in the scoping effort for this project. PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION ACTION: March Informational ATTACHMENT: Architectural Opportunities Report for approval.

7 University of Washington Architectural Opportunities Report June 7, 2004 PROJECT: UW Educational Outreach PROJECT NUMBER: Project Description Educational Outreach (EO) expands the University s educational resources in delivering continuing education, lifelong learning and distance learning. EO was housed in leased facilities, until the Olson Building was destroyed in a fire on December 19, They are now housed temporarily on portions of three floors of Roosevelt Commons as well as space in King, Lewis and Parrington buildings. EO intends to have a building of its own, allowing them to consolidate operations, resulting in more effective use of existing resources as well as provide a single point of contact for the public. The University intends to enter into a lease agreement with a non-profit entity who will work with a design build venture or through the standard process of appointing architects and selecting contractors to design and construct a new building up to 50,000 GSF on the site of the Visitor s Center. The Visitor s Center will also be included as a part of this project. This site corresponds to 34W on the Campus Master Plan, adjacent to the College Inn and the Commodore Duchess. The project budget is estimated to be in the range of $16-19 million, with an anticipated construction cost of $9-11 million. It is anticipated that ownership of the building will be with the non-profit entity for the duration of the life of the bonds. Upon defeasance of the bonds the facility will revert unencumbered to the University. Educational Outreach facility needs are primarily administrative office uses with associated need for conference rooms, workrooms and staff areas. Assumptions on support spaces follow normal office needs for staff areas, storage, meeting and conference areas as well as mechanical and equipment rooms (Refer to the attached Space Distribution Matrix and Program Square Foot requirements for more detail.) The total amount of area anticipated for EO is projected to be approximately 40,000 square feet. The area required to house the Visitor s Center is 4000 square feet. Therefore the total known program area required is approximately 44,000 square feet. The total area of the building will be approximately 50,000 square feet on 5 floors (not including parking below), providing 6000 square feet non-programmed for use by other programs or expansion. The University is not required to provide on site parking within the institutional overlay, but because it is felt that the customer service aspects of registration for classes, parking will be provided on site. 12 existing parking stalls will be

8 replaced plus the addition of 12 to 16 short term visitor stalls to serve the EO program totaling 24 to 28 stalls. Short term parking for Visitor s Information should be provided on street (Campus Parkway and /or University Way) at shortterm meters. Provide some van accessible stalls with 9-6 clear height (compared with typical stall height of 7-6 to 8-0 ). The site slopes from NE to SW thus parking below grade at Campus Parkway will be above grade adjacent to the College Inn. Consider a permeable screen separation between the parking and the College Inn. Consider approximately 10 foot setback from the College Inn at the exposed parking to facilitate service from the alley to the College Inn> While this will decrease the N-S parking plan width from 120 to 110, it should still provide for 2 double loaded aisles. Consider the entry to parking from the alley at midblock and/or from University Way (less desirable in terms of the pedestrian environment on University Way, but more visible for visitors and with less conflict with pedestrian circulation on 40 th.) Consider providing shared service/ dumpster facilities with the Commodore Duchess and the College Inn. Campus Master Plan Guidelines Site 34W in the Master Plan was identified as having the potential for 55,000 square feet of new development following the removal of an existing building of 3,075 square feet; a one storey building housing the visitor s center. Subsequent analysis undertaken as a part of a feasibility study detailed recommended setbacks (though no setbacks are required), which decreased the build able footprint on the site and led to the recommendation of 50,000 square feet. The height limit on the site is 65 feet and it is anticipated that a 5-story building may be constructed. This height limit (MIO-65) is within the UW Institutional Overlay District. The underlying zoning is Neighborhood Commercial also with a 65-foot height limit (NC3-65). The Master Plan description of the site reads; the bulk and scale of new development is to be compatible with the underlying zoning of the adjacent non- University property (College Inn). Building setbacks, upper floor setbacks, modulation, modified rooflines and other design techniques shall be used to the extent necessary to address the relationship of the height, bulk and scale of new developments with adjacent properties. That said, it is this writer s opinion that the more respectful approach to recognizing the neighboring College Inn will be to not replicate scale, roof lines, details, character materials nor color. It is recommended that the new building be setback 5 feet from University Way and the Campus Parkway and 15 feet from the College Inn property. This latter setback will allow light and air to the bedroom windows on the north side of the College Inn and in turn, should serve to provide light and air to the south side of the new Educational Outreach building. Additionally, this setback will serve to set off the College Inn as an historic, one of a kind object, modestly separated from its neighbors (The Commodore Duchess to the east is already separated from the College Inn by an alley).

9 With frontage on both Campus Parkway and University Way it is important that the new building contribute to the pedestrian streetscape. Placement of a visible, transparent, lively Visitor s Center on the first floor with exposure at the corner should serve this objective. 40 th street, University Way and the Campus Parkway are all-important pedestrian routes. There is bus service within one block of the site, with a major bus stop on the Campus Parkway across University Avenue to the west. This stop may not continue as the most used access point for public transportation when the Light Rail system is completed, but it will continue to be an important route of access to the campus. Architectural Context of Location The site is located on the southeast corner of the Campus Parkway and University Way. The College Inn, a 3-storey building housing a restaurant and convenience store on the ground floor and a hotel above is located south of the site. Across a 14-foot wide alley to the east is the University owned Commodore Duchess Apartments, an 8-storey building. Improvements to the open space in the middle of the Campus Parkway have been made recently including art installations, east-west pedestrian circulation, landscaping and open space anticipated to support gatherings, events and temporary art installations in the future. A 5-foot setback from University Way will match the sidewalk width on the blocks to the north and provide the opportunity to add street trees similar to the improvements on University Way to the north. The setback from the Campus Parkway will accommodate the existing mature trees in the planting strip between the curb and the sidewalk. No setback is required or needed on the alley, as there are no windows in the Commodore Duchess directly on the alley. Setbacks to the south should be provided as described previously. Historical Context Both neighboring buildings, the College Inn and the Commodore Duchess will likely remain for the foreseeable future. Neither is historically significant nor landmarks, but they are an historical component of the environment and should be considered in the design of the new Educational outreach building. Both are set apart modestly from the EO site and neither suggests nor requires a design direction. Contrast to both may be the most respectful approach. Environmental Considerations There are no known or apparent natural environmental aspects on the site, which should be considered. In the design and programming of the building University policy with respect to achieving an appropriately sustainable building will be followed. At a minimum, the equivalent of a silver LEEDS rating should be achieved. Including consideration of materials and building systems, orientation, shading, utilization of free resources of solar, wind and day lighting, utilization of natural, non

10 mechanical physics to provide comfort, individual environmental control and maximization of building flexibility for future users. Client Aspirations and Observations University of Washington Educational Outreach (UWEO) as a concept is the manner in which the University of Washington extends itself to the wider community beyond the traditional boundaries and programs offered in an oncampus setting. As a distinct entity it is the overall administrator of programs for non-traditional students, through the divisions of UW Extension, English Language Programs, Evening Degree and Summer Quarter. UWEO also handles support services for some conferences and institutes, K-12 teacher learning programs, K-12 student outreach and summer programs. Most recently UWEO is partnering with various Campus Departments, Colleges and Schools to create fee-based degree programs affording access to programs where enrollments in state-funded slots have been severely limited. The Visitor s Center, currently located on the site, houses five University units, i.e. Public Records, Commencement, Trademarks/Licensing, Visitor s Information and Administrative Procedures. Further study is needed to determine which of these should remain on the site or be relocated to another location The Architectural Commission review of this EO project in March 2004 commented that the quality of architecture is a critical issue for this project and that selecting a quality architect is the most important move in realizing a good building in such a prominent location. The site is at an entrance to the University and will house a very public visitor s center. See Project Description for additional information on client aspirations and observations. Alternatives A preliminary feasibility study was undertaken by ARC to determine the capacity of the site taking in to account the preliminary program. Four alternatives were considered and evaluated. None have been eliminated. This study document is dated March 18, 2004.

11 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL OPPORTUNITIES REPORT December 3, 2001 Revised February 8, 2002 Revised June 8, 2003 Revised May 26, 2004 PROJECT SUMMARY: Golf Driving Range Improvements PROJECT NUMBER: 2758 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The UW Golf Driving Range opened in 1965 with 20 covered tees and two chipping/putting greens. An additional 23 open air tees were added in the mid 1980 s and in 1994 for a total of 43 tees. The Golf Driving Range serves students, staff, faculty, alumni, and general public providing class golf instruction and drop-in hitting, chipping and putting practice greens. The Golf Driving Range is over 38 years old. The proposed improvements are necessary due to a sagging foundation and a deteriorating tee line. The clubhouse needs to be updated to meet current codes. This project will replace the existing 37 foot high safety net with a safety net with a maximum height of 80 feet to improve public safety. Demolish the clubhouse and tee line. Construct a new golf center and tee line with up to 48 tees. The project is funded student fees. The project site is on a closed and maintained municipal landfill. The total square feet of the completed clubhouse and tee line will be approximately 16,300 gsf. Project budget is $5.6 million for construction and a total project budget of $8.0 million. Master Plan Guidelines for Zone of Campus and Site: Orientation Tee line should face north Environmental Site Conditions Site is on landfill that has a shallow cover and contains contaminated soils and groundwater. Site is subject to liquefaction. Methane gas from the underlying landfill and peat will need to be mitigated Site has a high water table (with its proximity to the slough and lake) Design should minimize permitting impacts associated with the adjacent riparian corridor (slough) and wetlands. The Endangered Species Act listing of salmon and wildlife habitat will need to be considered. Utilities Access Electrical service will be replaced. Natural gas and fire service water will need to be brought to the site. Character of Open Space Retain open space for pitching and putting greens between clubhouse and Clark Road. Retain the current open space. Landscape and Existing Significant Plantings Retain the existing tall trees around the perimeter of the driving range.

12 Architectural Opportunities Report Golf Range Improvements Page 2 May 26, 2004 No unique or unusual tree species on the site. Use native Northwest plants in areas within and adjacent to wetland and riparian buffers requiring restoration In-fill gaps in the landscape around the safety net with a mixture of conifer and deciduous plantings to screen the safety net. Enhance the plantings along Montlake Boulevard and NE 45 th Street on the north side of the site. Circulation / Access Service entrance at the east-end of the site off of Clark Road Siting Site the tee line building to maximize the length of the driving range. Locate the pitching and putting greens south of the clubhouse to prevent shading of the greens. Form The safety net should be light and transparent to preserve views of the mountains and lake from adjacent neighborhoods and along Montlake Boulevard and NE 45 th Street and to minimize its visual impact. Design the safety net to minimize the size and number of support poles required. Design a simple clean roof as the roof is visible from the residence halls and Faculty Club. Materials This structure by necessity, due to the poor soil conditions, should be expressed as light weight Detailing Consider the expression of the structure and light weight nature of materials in detailing Exterior Lighting Design a state-of-the-art exterior lighting system for the driving range that minimizes off-site glare and halo effect. Maximum Envelope Setbacks No setbacks are required from the property lines. A goal is to move the driving range out of the current buffers for the wetlands and riparian corridor. The building should be set back from Clark Road to provide for chipping and putting greens. Height Current site height limit is 37 feet. The site was rezoned as part of the Campus Master Plan to 80 feet for the safety net and will retain the existing 37 feet height limit for the clubhouse and tee line. The safety net height will vary from 40 to 80 feet with most of the net at 80 feet.

13 Architectural Opportunities Report Golf Range Improvements Page 3 May 26, 2004 Maximum Recommended Square Footage Approximately 4,000 to 5,000 for the clubhouse and 12,000 for the tee line. Architectural Context of Location: The Golf Driving Range is bounded on the North by Montlake Boulevard, NE 45 th Street and the University Village shopping center, on the east by the University Slough and Recreational Sports Programs (RSP) Field #1, to the south by Clark Road, UWMC and Children s Medical Center helistop, and RSP Field #2 and to the west by Walla Walla Road and parking lot E-1. The East Campus is composed of large-scale recreational and athletic buildings and specialized buildings for Ceramic Metal Arts and the EH&S Environmental Storage Building. These buildings do not provide a notable architectural context for the Golf Driving Range. Historical Context: The Golf Driving Range was designed by Robert Billsbrough Price and opened in The original safety net was constructed with poles from the 1962 Worlds Fair. The golf center and tee line is not architecturally significant. Environmental Considerations: The site is highly sensitive. It includes critical areas, including landfill, liquefaction, riparian corridor, wetland areas, contaminated soil and groundwater, and methane. The site has a high water table (with its proximity to the University Slough and Union Bay). The building design and safety net should minimize permitting impacts associated with the adjacency to the riparian corridor and wetlands. Due to the height of the safety net impacts on birds and waterfowl will need to be considered. Create an environmentally sensitive building that reduces the need for natural resources in the construction and operation of the building. Create a building that takes advantage of the views, opportunities for natural day lighting, ventilation, and individual environmental control of the work environment. Landscape and Open Space Context and Site Development: The East Campus has large open spaces for sports fields, parking lots, and a large grass meadow and wetland area south of Clark Road and east of the University Slough. The golf range is a large open area with some of the largest trees in the East Campus area on its perimeter. The site affords views of the Cascade Mountains and Mount Rainier. The Golf Driving Range along its eastside is adjacent to the University Slough. Client Aspirations and Observations: Design a simple, elegant, safe, and cost effective golf center and tee line that will meet the needs of the University community and the public. The facility should take advantage of the views to the lake and mountains. The facility should be flexible to allow for a diverse teaching program. Design a facility that is sensitive to the wetlands and riparian corridor. g:\groups\projects\fmo\2758\arch Commission\Arch Opp Report May 26, 2004.doc

14 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION June 7, 2004 PROJECT SUMMARY: School of Medicine - Lake Union Review of Phase Master Plan & Phase 2 Concept Design PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT MANAGER: ARCHITECT: ACTION REQUIRED: Sharon Coleman, Vulcan Tye Minckler, School of Medicine MBT Architecture For Information Only PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Background In August 2003, Vulcan entered into agreements with the University of Washington and Washington Biomedical Research Properties I (WBRP-I), a Washington non-profit corporation to develop biomedical research and office facilities on property owned by Vulcan. For these developments, the land is leased to WBRP-I (or other non-profit entity), the project developments will be managed by Vulcan and the tenant will be the University of Washington School of Medicine. The UW Medicine - Lake Union project is made up of three distinct phases: Phase 1 is the renovation of the 815 Mercer Building for biomedical research. The building was originally designed by John Graham and Company in 1964, as the headquarters for the Washington Natural Gas Company. It is a four-story, above-grade structure with basement approximately 110,000GSF with a load-bearing, precast concrete skin. The site also has approximately 146 surface parking spaces, which will be eliminated for the Phase 2 project. The renovation of the building, and reuse for biomedical research, was designed by MBT Architecture. The major tenant for Phase 1 will be the School of Medicine Center for Regenerative Biology. It is currently in construction, with scheduled occupancy in January Turner Construction is the contractor. Phase 2 will be located on the southern portion of the same block bounded by Mercer Street, 8 th Avenue, Republican Street and 9 th Avenue. The existing 4-story 815 Mercer Building sits on the northern portion of the site. The total area of the block is 105,342 SF. Phase 2 will include two new structures above grade, a below grade vivarium, and an underground parking garage and loading dock. The first new structure of approximately 130,000 GSF, will house biomedical research with open, flexible lab space on five above grade levels. The vivarium is in the basement of this structure, and is approximately 22,000 GSF. The intent is to have administrative or dry lab offices in the second building of approximately 122,000 GSF. Two levels of basement space, totaling 45,000 GSF are currently in consideration as a major server

15 farm and data center for various University groups. The garage will accommodate parking for both Phase 1 and 2. Phase 3 will be new construction on the block immediately west of the Phase 1 and 2 site and will contain approximately 365, ,000 SF of lab & office. It is anticipated that Phase 3 will be developed in up to three sub-phases. Phase 2: Project Budget: $150,000,000 Estimated Construction Cost: $ 90,000,000 Estimated Construction Start: July 2005 Estimated Project Occupancy: July 2007 DESIGN RELATED ISSUES: The Design team is currently engaged in two overlapping design processes. First, we are developing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Phases Consequently, we are in the early stages of the Master Plan, including massing and open space strategies for the coherent development of the both blocks. Secondly, we have commenced the City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development Master Use Permit process, for the Conceptual Development of Phase 2. We are seeking critique of the Phase 2+3 Master Plan strategies, and the Concept Development of Phase 2. The following is an agenda for our discussion: Vulcan Vision for South Lake Union Understanding of Context Phase 2+3 Master Plan Goals and Site Determinants Evolution of Master Plan Concepts Phase 2 Concept Design Landscape and Open Space Strategy Building Form and Character PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION ACTION: none ATTACHMENT: none