The document provides details about three different student activity center or university building projects: 1) The University of Texas Student Activity Center constructed in 2011 covering 156,000 square feet that uses natural materials and connections to the outdoor landscape to provide casual and study spaces. 2) The University of Alberta Faculty of Extension constructed in 2017 covering 25,000 square feet that uses transparent glazing and an open concept to maximize natural light and independent student study areas. 3) The Missouri State University Cheek Hall lounge renovated with an informal design using interactive glass, green walls, and accent lighting to encourage interaction between students and faculty.

1. Case Study on Student Activity Center
KUET BECM 2k15
1523011,1523025,1523027, 1523030, 1523052, 1523054

2. STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER IN THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

3. INTRODUCTION:
Client : The University of Texas
Architects : Overland Partners, WTW Architects
Category : University
Area : 156000 sq ft
Project Year : 2011
Manufacturers : Acurlite , Galaxy Glass & Stone , Otis.

4. OBJECTIVE :
To creates an experience of study and casual living spaces carved out of
interior and exterior stone edifices.

5. LOCATION :
The University of Texas at Austin, 2201 Speedway, Austin, TX 78712, USA

6. SITE PLAN :
Timber Stair
Skybridge
Study Zone

7. DESIGN OUTCOME :
 Providing a natural bio-friendly character.
 Glass partition for students to work.
 Use of casual and study spaces.
 Connecting additional floors via a sky bridge.
 Using timber stair as study space.

8. CLIMATES & LIGHTING :
Using Skyspace at rooftop
Reflection of day light.

9. Visual connection to the surrounding landscape & Natural light through glass

10. Use of artificial lighting for outer space

11. Material, Colour & Texture :
Interior wood finisher

12. Recycled glass chips

13. Standard steel as railing and stair

14. Low water consuming cafe
Sustainability

15.  Use of rain water
 LEED Gold certified

16. PROGRAM FORMULATION
 Using ‘’Saxa’’ wall to create green
environment.
 Creating glass partition.
 Using luminous ceiling panel.
 Timber box for seating arrangement.

17. University of Alberta
Faculty of Extension
Name: Fahmida Akter Shikta
Roll: 1523011

18. Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

19. Introduction:
Client Name: University of Alberta
Project Name: University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension
Location: 10230 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Architects: (Prime Consultant) Lemay + Toker
Designers: (Prime Consultant) Lemay + Toker
Project Manager: Grace Coulter Sherlock
Engineers: Stantec (Mechanical), Maskell Plenzik & Partners
Eng. Inc (Electrical), Chernenko Engineering LTD (Structural)
Project Completion: February 2017
Area: 25000 sqft

20. Objective:
The goal was to construct a
light-filled, educational
environment with focused
study areas and dedicated
learning space and open
concept working.

21. Space Planning:
■ At entrance geometric feature
ceiling with glazed partition
■ Lights permeates throughout the
space with transparent glazed
classroom fronts.
■ Maximize independent studying
of students.

22. Material, Colour & Texture
■ Floor: Concrete, wood plank flooring –cost
effective, easy installation.
■ Wall: -Living wall contributes to indoor air
quality –Movable partition
■ Ceiling: T-bar tile+grid
■ Contrasting neutral tones with elements
of colour
■ Flexible seating

23. • Plant within 14W LED Lamp
• Focal point lights
• Gypsum wall board ceiling at
entrance

24. BECM Lobby
Ceiling Living Wall Glass Partition Wall

25. BECM Lobby
Focal Point LED Light
Colorful Chair

26. Missouri State University - Cheek Hall

27. INTRODUCTION
University - Missouri State University
Architect- Dake | Wells Architecture
Location- Springfield, Missouri, USA
Area - 5000.0 m2

28. PLANNING CONCEPT
▪ Informal Lounge - Intersection of corridors by a donut of Green –
Transition from One Department to Another.

29. DESIGN TARGET
▪ Corridor as part of the Lounge- Encouraging interaction between
faculties and students.
▪ Flexible Seating + Interactive Windows = Fun+Brainstorming+Study.
▪ Isaac Newton Terminates the LOUNGE and CORRIDOR.

30. MATERIAL,
▪ Interactive Glass = Almost Whiteboard+
Playground
▪ Green Finish = Naturalistic
▪ Movable Chair
▪ One Accent Light = Focused on a broad
area.
• COVE LIGHTING – White.
• Use of Pattern in harmony.
FINISHING

31. PROGRAM
FORMULATION
▪ Fixed rows/sections specified by Posters or Wall art – Student
Leisure Time area <Exhibition Area> Reading Area.
▪ Exciting Lighting Scheme – Combination of Accent Lighting and
Diffused Lighting.
▪ Interactive Glass besides Lift.
▪ Printer + Copy

32. ERGONOMICS
= 30” =2.5’
18” =1.5’ =

33. ERGONOMICS

34. ERGONOMICS
= 54” = 5.5’
= 36” = 3’
72” = 6’ =

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