Reinforcing the Fabric

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1 Reinforcing the Fabric The north district, known as Carolina s North Campus, is one of rare beauty. A distinct fabric has been created over time through the consistency of building-to- open-space relationships, the scale and proportion of buildings, the complementary use of building materials, and the treatment of the ground planes and general landscaping. From the earliest buildings on bucolic McCorkle Place to the classically formal Polk Place, the North Campus has evolved over a long period of time. Additions to the North Campus have respected and understood what came before. As additions are made to the North Campus, it is vital that this tradition continues. Designers should thoroughly study all aspects of the grounds and especially the above-mentioned characteristics that make the campus unique. As the following examples show, reinforcing this fabric is less about style and more about siting, proportion and scale, fenestration, and materials. 109

2 : P R E C E D E N T S Aycock-Graham Residence Hall Addition, UNC-Chapel Hill Seamless addition is created between two existing residence halls. Facade continues rhythm of existing residence hall windows. Facade is divided horizontally and vertically into three parts. Horizontal banding divides facade into base, middle and top. Double windows above entry indicate a middle with two side bays. Entry is hierarchically most important. Continuous building edge helps to further define the quad in which it sits. Handicapped-access ramp is discreetly integrated into base of building. Ground floor opening allows pedestrian circulation into quad. 110

3 : P R E C E D E N T S Institute of Arts and Humanities Building, UNC-Chapel Hill Building represents appropriate design for this part of campus. Siting respects and continues the edge that partially defines McCorkle Place. The longer bar element of the building fronts a new garden created behind existing buildings. The octagonal focal element helps, compositionally, to turn the corner where three paths intersect. A courtyard creates semi-private outdoor space for programs. Building s massing and scale of parts complement neighboring structures. The scale of openings and architectural elements fits with surrounding residential and classroom buildings. Materials used are consistent with North Campus traditions. 111

4 : P R E C E D E N T S Clapp Hall, Princeton University Type is asymmetrical bar building. Site plan cleverly resolves entry from open spaces on either side of building, and building heads both spaces. Two levels on either side of building are mediated with connecting pass-through and steps. Building form connects to historic context of campus, yet has many contemporary features. Human scale of openings and details is appropriate for a residential building. Building materials complement other area buildings. 112

5 : P R E C E D E N T S Bloomsburg Center for Astronomy & Physics, Johns Hopkins University Type is composite with bar as main facade and centralized adjacent pavilion. Siting of building forms edge to outdoor space on two sides with wooded border forming other edge. Siting takes advantage of topography to allow entry and courtyard at upper level and services at lower, rear portion of building. Simple massing complements other buildings on campus. Window groupings reduce apparent scale of building. Interplay between perceived frame and masonry wall system breaks down the scale. Materials are consistent with campuswide use. 113

6 : B U I L D I N G I D E N T I F I C A T I O N PROPOSED BUILDING IDENTIFICATION The diagram above identifies each of the new buildings proposed in the Master Plan by a number. This number relates to each of the respective geographical districts. Example: N represents North Campus, SE is southeast district and SW is southwest district. These numbers correspond to the chart located on the opposite page. The chart identifies building use, size, massing and height. 114

7 : B U I L D I N G I D E N T I F I C A T I O N 12, ,000 10, ,800 4, ,600 13, ,600 6, ,500 5, ,000 58, , spaces 6, ,600 13, , relocated West House 1, ,500 2, ,200 3, ,300 2, ,200 8, ,000 17, ,000 5, ,400 30, ,500 11, ,800 20, , , , spaces 41, ,500 11, , N22 ACADEMIC 6, ,400 N23 PARKING 69, , spaces N24 HOUSING 11, ,800 N25 HOUSING 6, ,400 N26 - NOT USED - N27 HOUSING 3, ,300 N28 HOUSING 6, ,300 N29 - NOT USED - N30 HOUSING 6, ,300 N31 HOUSING 6, ,500 N32 HOUSING 5, ,300 N33 PARKING 29, , spaces N34 HOUSING 3, ,900 N35 HOUSING 2, ,500 Subtotal 1,874,200 AREA CALCULATIONS FOR PROPOSED BUILDINGS The chart above gives the general intent of the Master Plan relative to the massing and scale of proposed buildings. It also allows the University to plan for the future based on the environmentally responsible capacity of its land. 115

8 S U M M A R Y : EXISTING ARTS COMMON PROPOSED ARTS COMMON The North Campus is the historic core of Carolina. Any new projects in this area must work responsibly within the existing texture. Great care must be taken in siting, massing and scale. Buildings should be sited to continue the tradition of making space. Facades should continue and expand on rhythms and hierarchies in nearby buildings. 116 A tripartite arrangement of base, middle and top should be used. Windows should generally be vertical in proportion. Materials used should be consistent with those found on North Campus, mostly brick and stone. New projects should, largely, attempt to complement rather than counter existing conditions.