UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MEETING. March 14-15, Faculty Club Conference Room. REVISED AGENDA (rev 3/9/05)

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1 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MEETING March 14-15, 2005 Location: Faculty Club Conference Room REVISED AGENDA (rev 3/9/05) March 14, 2005 (Please note 8:30am tour information below.) 9:00am Call to Order Mugerauer Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes Campus Landscape Advisory Committee Report (written report) Talley 9:15am 10:00am 11:00am Educational Outreach Bldg. Design/Build Selection Process and Discussion Presenters: Bob Mugerauer/Olivia Yang Sellen/SRG Partnership Team Presentation Swinerton/SMWM + AJEM Team Presentation 12:00pm Lunch 1:00pm Ledcor/Perkins + Will Team Presentation 2:00-3:15pm Discussion/Selection 3:15pm Sound Transit AOR Review & Approval Project Manager/Presenter: Jan Arntz/Olivia Yang; Tracy Reed (Sound Transit) 4:15pm 5:15pm West Campus Parking Garage Expansion Schematic Design Review/Update* Project Manager/Presenter: John Palewicz/Richard Chapman Architect: LMN Architects Adjourn * We will be reviewing exterior colors and materials of the West Campus Parking Garage as part of today s review. The adjacent Bio-Engineering/Genome Sciences Buildings curtain wall is being installed now and will be important to understand how the Garage materials relate to BioE/Genome. For the out of town Commission members, we would like to offer a quick tour of BioE/Genome on Monday at 8:30am. Please RSVP if you would like to go on the tour. For those local/campus members, we d like to suggest that you try and view BioE/Genome curtain wall before the meeting. Dinner for the Architectural Commission members will be held Monday evening. Details will be sent separately.

2 March 15, 2005 Location: Faculty Club Conference Room 8:30am Call to Order Mugerauer 8:35am Intercollegiate Athletics Facilities Study AOR Review & Approval Project Manager/Presenter: Steve Tatge Architect: tbd Architect Interviews 9:00am Ellerbe Becket 10:00am HNTB/LMN 11:00am HOK 12:00pm Heery 1:00pm Break 1:15pm Lunch Discussion/Selection 2:15pm Adjourn

3 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION March 14, 2005 PROJECT SUMMARY: UW Educational Outreach PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT MANAGER: ARCHITECT (Program): ACTION REQUIRED: Brian Berard Snyder Hartung Kane Strauss Architects Selection of Design-Build Team PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The University intends to enter into a lease agreement with a non-profit entity, who will work with a Universityselected design build venture, to design and construct a new building of approximately 55,000 GSF to house both UW Educational Outreach (EO) and the Visitor s Information Center. The project site is 34W on the Campus Master Plan, current home of the Visitor s Information Center adjacent to the College Inn and Commodore Duchess at the intersection of NE Campus Parkway and University Way NE. The BOR approved the design-build-finance method at their July 2004 meeting and approved the project budget at their September 2004 meeting. The request for design-build proposals was issued September 24, Eleven design-build teams submitted initial proposals. Four teams were short listed by the selection jury at the December 2004 Commission meeting. The short listed teams, identified by builder/architect are: Ledcor/Perkins & Will Skanska/Miller Hull Sellen/SRG Partnership Swinerton/SMWM/Arai Jackson Three of the four short-listed teams submitted best & final proposals on February 14, The Skanska/Miller Hull team did not submit. The three remaining teams will present their designs to the jury at the March Commission meeting. Following the presentations, the jury will score the proposals and make a selection, which will be presented for approval at the March 17 th BOR meeting. The jury selection process has been discussed with each Commission member and will be summarized in a follow-up communication to the jury prior to the March Commission meeting. Project Budget: $ 17,220,000 Maximum Allowable Design and Construction Cost: $ 12,667,000 Estimated Construction Start: Autumn 2005 Estimated Project Occupancy: Spring 2007 DESIGN RELATED ISSUES: Design excellence is critical for this project, given its high profile location at a gateway to the University. This is reflected in the selection criteria adopted by the Commission at its September 2004 meeting. PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION ACTION: March 2004 Information June 2004 Approved September 2004 Approved interested design architects list and selection criteria December 2004 Approved short-list of four design-build teams

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6 Architectural Commission March 14, 2005 PROJECT SUMMARY: West Campus Parking Garage Expansion PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT MANAGER: ACTION REQUIRED: Randy Everett Schematic Design Phase Review PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The University of Washington intends to add at least 300 parking spaces to the 660 spaces in the existing West Campus Parking Garage. This additional parking will 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 Pre-Design Feasibility Study in July 2003 for expanding parking in the vicinity of the West Campus Parking Garage. LMN Architects was subsequently selected by the UW in December 2003 as the Architect for the project and completed a Pre-Design Facility Programming and Conceptual Design Report in August LMN started the Schematic Design Phase of Architectural services in October We are returning to the Architectural Commission to review the final Schematic Design. Project Budget: $12,785,000 including Pre-Design Services MACC: $8,125,000 Estimated Construction Start: May 2006 Estimated Project Occupancy: June 2007 DESIGN RELATED ISSUES: Utility Vault / Tunnel: Access to the existing utility system beneath the site must be maintained. Accessibility: ADA compliant access for both pedestrians and vehicles must be provided. Vertical circulation: Elevator(s) and stairs must be located functionally and economically. Building enclosure: Selection of materials must consider context, budget and maintenance. PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION ACTION: March 2003 Review Feasibility Study progress to date - presented for information only. December 2003 Approve AOR and Interview / Select Architect. June 2004 Review Programming Phase progress to date. December 2004 Review Schematic Design progress to date.

7 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION March 15, 2005 PROJECT SUMMARY: PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT MANAGER: ARCHITECT: ACTION REQUIRED: Steve Tatge AIA To be determined Review and approval of Recommendation for Architect Selection PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is funding a study to identify, conceptually design, and estimate the cost of potential improvements to Husky Stadium and the adjacent east campus athletic complex. This study is viewed as a precursor to developing a funding plan to finance further design and construction of any or all of the potential improvements. Concurrent with studying Husky Stadium and its surrounding site, the University expects to direct the study architect to promptly begin full design for a $ million (total project cost) renovation and potential expansion of the existing Graves Annex, which currently houses the athletic training facilities, some administrative offices, and offices for football and most Olympic sports coaches. Project Budget: To be determined Estimated Construction Cost: To be determined Estimated Construction Start: To be determined Estimated Project Occupancy: To be determined DESIGN RELATED ISSUES: Stadium image from Lake Washington, the Evergreen Point floating bridge, and nearby residential areas Stadium image from Montlake Boulevard NE and the campus to the west Location (or relocation) of existing track within the Stadium Addressing the long history and many changes to the existing structure Site planning and improvements to the exterior spaces and pedestrian paths in the east campus Integration with planned Sound Transit station near the stadium Potential integration of other uses, athletic or otherwise, into the stadium Exterior appearance of any potential expansion of the Graves Annex PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION ACTION: None ATTACHMENT: Draft

8 ARCHITECTURAL OPPORTUNITIES REPORT March 1, 2005 Project Manager: Steve Tatge AIA (CPO) 1. INTRODUCTION The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is funding a study to identify, conceptually design, and estimate the cost of potential improvements to Husky Stadium and the adjacent east campus athletic complex. This project is viewed as a precursor to developing a funding plan to finance further design and construction of any or all of the potential improvements. Revisions to this document may be submitted for review and approval as the scope of potential projects is defined. 2. BUILDING HISTORY Husky Stadium Annually voted as having the most scenic football setting in the nation, Husky Stadium is the largest college or professional stadium in the Pacific Northwest and its seating capacity of 72,500 ranks as the nation's 15th largest on-campus facility. It is also the 5 th -oldest NCAA Division 1-A stadium in the nation. Originally designed by the noted Seattle architectural firm of Bebb and Gould, the stadium was built in 1920 with a capacity of 30,000. Significant additions and alterations have been completed in the ensuing years, including: 10,000 additional seats around the rim in 1936; 2- level press box and 15,000 roof-covered seats in the south grandstand, built in 1950; 3,000 seats added to the north rim and portable bleachers installed in the east end zone in 1968; the installation of the first major college Astroturf field in 1968; 13,000 new seats in the north grandstand structure built in 1987; and replacement of the west stands in 1989, including more concession stands and restrooms, a new first aid room, police security area, and photo deck. Dozens of other smaller projects also have been completed. Athletic Complex The east campus athletic complex includes a number of facilities of various vintages, including: Bank of America Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion (originally built 1927, renovated 1999); Husky Softball Stadium (completed 1996); Husky Baseball Field (1998); Husky Soccer Field (1997); Nordstrom Tennis Center (1989) and adjacent Bill Quillian Stadium outdoor tennis courts; Husky Pool (east wing of Edmundson Pavilion, completed 1937); Conibear Shellhouse (under construction, completion in 2005); Dempsey Indoor Practice Facility (2001); the Tubby February 17, 2005 Page 1

9 Graves Building, housing most athletic administrative offices; and Graves Annex, housing the student-athlete weight room, most coaches offices, and additional administrative functions. 3. EXISTING CONDITIONS Husky Stadium While it has a rich history, provides a memorable setting from which to watch an event, and has elements which are noteworthy from an engineering standpoint, the stadium overall is not significant architecturally. The stadium structure has had no significant upgrades since 1989 and lacks many spectator, student-athlete, and media/press amenities found at stadiums at peer institutions. The twin cantilevered roofs, viewed from the east or west, provide the most powerful image associated with the building, but the stadium below has no particular architectural merit. The most prominent feature of the south side of the stadium is the pair of utilitarian spiraling concrete ramps set against the back of the upper grandstand beyond. Similarly, the north side of the stadium features ramps and stairs visible in front of the upper grandstand, as well as assorted metal-sided enclosures. The east end of the stadium is open to the views of Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains beyond except for temporary bleachers behind the east end zone. These views to the east are available to virtually every seat in the stadium and are one of the major amenities the facility offers. Other seats offer views of downtown Seattle to the southwest and the Olympic Mountains to the west. The west end of the stadium, though renovated in 1989 to provide needed additional concessions space, restrooms, storage, utility rooms, and a security office, does not provide a memorable face to the rest of the campus. Rather, it is again the twin roofs that provide the signature image of the stadium from the west. Paving and landscaping to the west were also upgraded in 1989 and are serviceable. Functions such as the west will-call area are housed in what are essentially temporary wood-framed buildings. In addition to the football field, the stadium also contains the University s intercollegiate running track circling the field. The track is in poor condition and its presence makes much of the stadium seating feel removed from the action, and contributes to making the lowest rows of seats unusable due to poor sightlines. The Don James Center, located in the north grandstand, provides meeting and entertainment space for members of the Tyee Club. Enclosed elements such as the Tyee club, restrooms, and concessions are typically housed in undistinguished metal-sided or concrete block enclosures. Press, media, and facilities are housed in two separate structures suspended below the south grandstand roof, and both areas are worn, cramped, and dated. Team facilities such locker and training rooms are located below grade in the adjacent Hec Edmundson Pavilion and are linked to the stadium by tunnel. February 17, 2005 Page 2

10 Overall restroom fixture count is less than what is provided in new facilities, particularly at the south grandstand. Further, the number of points of sale for concessions is less than ideal, leading to longer waits for service and fewer options for food and beverages than spectators now expect. Athletic Complex Though many of the existing facilities in the complex are in good to excellent condition, exterior spaces and pedestrian circulation routes suffer from a lack of a unified design vision and relatively few amenities. Those on foot often find themselves on what are essentially service roads with no or poorly defined pedestrian paths, piecemeal landscaping, and a minimal wayfinding system. In particular, the pedestrian circulation from the main E-1 parking lot, where most student athletes and many spectators park, forces pedestrians on to Walla Walla Road as they move south towards the athletic facilities and past the blank back side of the Intramural Athletics building. The road itself has little landscaping and takes the pedestrian past or through several parking areas as they approach the stadium. One individual facility which does not currently meet the standard of comparable facilities at peer institutions is the Graves Annex building, located at the northeast corner of Hec Edmundson Pavilion. The Annex currently houses some administrative and most coaching offices, as well as the student-athlete weight room, and is slated for renovation and/or expansion by the Stadium Study architect. The building has a poorly defined front door, no proper lobby or reception area to orient visitors, and limited space for display, all of which hamper recruiting. Further, there is little sense of school spirit or Husky athletic tradition. The office areas do not provide adequate office, work, or meeting space for the coaching staffs and are poorly arranged. 4. PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK Building Improvements General It is important to note that the scope of work for any future projects is not known at this time and will be determined, in part, by the options and associated costs developed in the study, as well as research to determine the desirability of assorted amenities and/or premium seating. One important purpose of the study is to develop a budget for building and site improvements and provide the basis for a funding development plan. It is expected that a wide range of improvements will be identified, which could include items such as: New suites and/or club seating Additional and/or renovated restrooms and concessions View Terraces with associated concessions Reconstruction of the west end of the stadium to include elements such as offices, locker rooms, recruiting and meeting rooms, retail space, concessions, suites, view terrace, or other functions. Renovation, expansion, or replacement of the press boxes Lowering of the field to improve sightlines February 17, 2005 Page 3

11 Potential to relocate the existing track to provide new seating closer to the field Renovation and/or expansion of the Graves Annex building Improvements in exterior signage, landscaping, lighting, and pedestrian circulation. Development of a combined Soccer/Baseball stadium based on the design proposed in the recent ICA Soccer/Baseball Program Study. Accessibility The Stadium has elevators serving each of the north and south grandstands, thereby providing accessibility to seating, the Don James Center, restrooms and concessions. Sixty-one ADA compliant wheelchair spaces and an equal number of companion seats are provided at various locations throughout the stadium. Accessible restrooms are also available, though not all restrooms are universally accessible. The two boxes under the south roof for press, coaches, and special guests have limited or no accessibility. Tread and riser measurements, railing locations and dimensions, and the like are inconsistent and all need to be examined as part of the study. Site Improvements General As noted above, the scope of work is not known at this time. However, it is expected that the study will identify and estimate the costs of potential site improvements around the stadium and throughout the athletic complex. Landscape Along with some relatively natural habitat immediately along the shoreline, the overall site has varied landscaping, generally confined to isolated trees in parking areas and plantings immediately at the perimeter of some buildings. There are mature trees and other landscaping at the northwest corner of the stadium, and a landscaped berm along a portion of the north side. Additional landscaping and trees, such as Red Oaks and Leyland Cypresses, are found west of the stadium along Montlake Boulevard NE. Conceptual design and cost for implementing significant additional landscaping conforming to the goals of the Campus Master Plan is expected to be part of the study. This could include planting along Walla Walla Road, east and south of the Nordstrom Tennis Center, and along the south face of the Pavilion to define an eastwest circulation route to the Dempsey Indoor, Husky Softball Stadium, and the north entry to Husky Stadium. All planting design and installation must adhere to Campus planting standards. The plant list for this zone of campus is Western Europe/Eastern U.S.. Use of drought tolerant species is a consideration to conserve resources and minimize maintenance and to support the principles of sustainability. February 17, 2005 Page 4

12 Site Lighting Student-athletes often have early morning or after class practices that require walking in darkness from campus or parking to their practice facility. Further, many athletic events occur in the evenings, with large numbers of fans circulating to the venues. It is expected that the study will examine existing site lighting and identify needed improvements. Signage There is existing University-standard building identification signage and a limited amount of wayfinding signage. However, the signage lacks a unified character and does not convey a sense of a university athletic village as envisioned by the Master Plan. It is expected that the study will develop a conceptual approach to signage to be considered for further development. Site Furnishings The site is heavily used by pedestrians during some athletic events, with football and basketball games typically generating the heaviest use. Use of current UW standard trash/recycling receptacles should be examined to verify capacity is adequate for large events. Selection of other furnishings will be addressed during design. Bike Parking Bicycle parking is available at several locations around the stadium and near other athletic facilities. The amount and location of bicycle parking is expected to be considered in the study. Bicycle rack locations are generally not covered or located well. Security Security in the area is a major concern as the facilities are typically in use eighteen hours a day and seven days a week. Site security will be examined, and measures such as upgrading site lighting and pruning existing plant material to reduce hiding spots may be considered. Existing facilities are typically lightly secured and often unmonitored during off-hours. Use of technology to provide a safer environment for athletes and spectators could be considered. Parking and Pedestrian Issues The upcoming Sound Transit station is expected to be located just to the southwest of the stadium and could impact the existing parking areas. Integration of any Stadium projects with the Sound Transit design will be critical for the success of both, and will also impact the University medical buildings along NE Pacific Street. It is expected that improvements to pedestrian routes will be proposed as part of the overall potential site improvements, and these improvements could require the modification of some existing parking areas. In some instances, pedestrian flow before and after some athletic events mixes with vehicular flow and changes to these locations should be studied. February 17, 2005 Page 5

13 4. GOALS OF UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MASTER PLAN, SEATTLE CAMPUS Husky Stadium and the athletic complex are located in the East Campus area, which in addition to Intercollegiate Athletics activities and facilities includes extensive parking areas, student recreation facilities and fields, bicycle and pedestrian paths, and sensitive shoreline environments. The Master Plan addresses this area as follows: The East Campus landscape plays a major role in integrating the large-scale sports and parking facilities and the distances in between. This plan recommends planting trees at the border of the open spaces, improving the landscape and use of Montlake Boulevard, and making pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Walla Walla Road. Within the core of East Campus a village of athletic and recreational uses within a green, pedestrian-oriented setting is intended to be created along the Walla Walla spine between the football stadium, women s softball park, the indoor practice facility, crew house, baseball and soccer fields, and north to the recreation fields. The study will seek to develop these recommendations further with conceptual designs and cost estimates. The Campus Master Plan identified additional objectives for the East Campus, including: Take best advantage of the natural setting, especially the waterfront and the views of the mountains and water. Use landscape elements to strengthen the frameworks of the area by making routes between uses and the relationship between uses visible and understandable. Recognize the high visibility of this sector and provide quality design. Improve landscaping and pedestrian access to and around parking facilities and recreation/sports facilities. The Campus Master Plan also addressed the Stadium site in particular and envisioned expansion of the west concourse and Don James Center levels, as well as the potential for additional seating at the west end. It is anticipated that the study will include these options for further development and consideration, and will use the Plan objectives as guides in identifying and developing all potential design options. 5. CONSTRUCTION RELATED ISSUES Site Access Vehicular access to the Stadium and the rest of the East Campus is from the west, via NE Pacific Street, and from the north and south via Montlake Boulevard NE. These surface streets are often congested during peak commuting hours and during some events at the East Campus. For football games, many fans arrive by boat from the east via Lake Washington. February 17, 2005 Page 6

14 Construction Staging The extent of staging area needed will be determined once the scope of any construction is determined, but it would be expected that staging could be limited to the immediate vicinity of the stadium and parking area, including within the Stadium itself. Staging for projects other than the stadium should require less area, though available area also will be limited. Detailed staging plans will need to be developed for each potential project. Timing of any Stadium construction and associated staging with that for the upcoming Sound Transit light rail station to be located just to the southwest will be critical. Impact of Construction on Neighboring Structures It is expected that a wide range of improvements will be identified in the study, with any large scope options at least potentially impacting neighboring structures, public space, and/or parking areas during construction. Husky Stadium is located immediately south of Bank of America Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, the Nordstrom Tennis Center, and Dempsey Indoor. It is unlikely that construction will impact those facilities directly, though access along the pedestrian route immediately north of the stadium could be affected if significant new construction occurs at the outboard side of the north grandstands. Parking areas E9, E10, E11, E12, and E17 ring the stadium on three sides, and it should be expected that any significant construction at the west end of the Stadium would impact the E10 parking lot. Access for construction vehicles, contractor parking, and the like would need to be coordinated with an overall transportation plan for the project in order to minimize impact to both the parking areas and nearby Montlake Boulevard NE and NE Pacific Street. The Husky Softball Stadium and outdoor practice field are immediately to the east near the waterfront, and construction of any new seating or amenities at the northeast or southeast corners of the open end of the stadium could impact access to these facilities. The Waterfront Activities Center and Canoe House are located nearby to the southeast, and it is not anticipated that construction would have an impact on these two facilities. As mentioned, Stadium construction will need to be coordinated with the Sound Transit light rail tunnel and station construction, and vice versa. 6. SUSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITIES Given the University s strong support for sustainable design and construction, projects identified by the study and selected for further development should be expected to pursue opportunities to further these goals. A pre-design sustainability charette could be held to identify these opportunities, which might include items such as: Use of building(s) and/or site as educational tool Expanded use of commissioning requirements including lighting February 17, 2005 Page 7

15 Consideration of natural ventilation and operable windows for suites or other enclosed amenities Use of pervious surface for site paving Reduction in light pollution Improved bike storage and sheltered bike parking Use of high efficiency irrigation Use of no, or low VOC-content materials, such as carpet adhesives, paint, composite wood Use of high recycled-content materials and rapidly renewable materials Provisions for improved recycling areas throughout facilities Inclusion of a construction waste management specification Inclusion of high performance glazing February 17, 2005 Page 8