2. Location:
• Nestled between Dillingham Hall and Job Hall.
Purpose:
• A place for students and faculty to relax, study, socialize.
Approach into space (3 ways):
• Main staircase at the North end of the site.
• Two parallel paths at East side.
• Raised platform at the Southwest corner.
As Is Design
N
3. Ground Plane:
• Organized into a rectangle with four axial pathways running along
its perimeter.
• Variation along perimeter of the fountain.
- Flat (East and West paths)
- Raised (Southwest corner)
- Gradual slope (West and North paths)
Edge:
• Low-raised walls, vegetation, and the cantilevered roofing on
Dillingham create a gradual edge on Eastern and Western sides.
As Is Design
Integrity (varies):
• Height of
surrounding
buildings produce
high integrity.
• Low-raised walls
produce low
integrity.
• Not entirely
enclosed
N
4. Drawbacks
• Seldom used (weather permitting space).
Not enough seating.
• Little vegetation.
• Dull in color.
• Materials do not vary (concrete and aggregate).
N
7. Directional Differentiation
• Directs view towards
view of Cayuga Lake
• Enhances Visual Scope
• Creates a sense of
symmetry within the
space.
• Creates Dominance
within the center of the
space.
• Large stones meant to
break up space.
8. Green Space
As Is Model
Remedy Model
Remedy Model
Continuity:
• Alternating row of
trees
• Allows privacy with
soft edge.
• Gazebo provides area
to socialize and shelter
from weather.
9. Zen Garden
Purpose:
• Create a calming atmosphere for students and faculty.
• A place to clear the mind.
• Adds different texture to space.
• 3 different pigments of sand.
