Repurposing Spaces! Academic Input into Spaces of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Campuses May 29, 2008 Chief Academic and Student Affairs Officers and College and University Deans Sally Grans-Korsh, FAIA, System Director, Facilities Planning and Programming 651-296-7083 sally.grans@so.mnscu.edu
53 campuses 32 institutions 46 communities
145,000 140,000 135,000 132,586 135,819 135,494 134,220 135,839 138,900 130,000 125,000 126,215 120,000 115,000 114,119 118,861 110,000 105,000 100,000 FY00 FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 est. In the past 10 Years: grown 25% in FYE - but only grown 10% in new square footage
Sustainability in growth: reduce, reuse and recycle! Improve learning delivery: take advantage of on-line and blended classrooms Examine existing square footage know your strengths; then build or rebuild to alter weaknesses If ANY space looks or feels underutilized examine its attributes and try to adapt to improve conditions Enhance space utilization: classes, corridors, common areas, exterior spaces all spaces! Improve renovation advance new square footage ONLY when the program cannot be accommodated within existing renovated space
Agenda Normandale Community College Rochester Community Technical College Mn State Comm Tech College Moorhead Mpls Comm Tech College Science Winona and Red Wing cafeteria/entry Space Utilization Space, classrooms, demolition Initiatives: small projects with maximum program impact Corridors Upgrades
Normandale Community College Existing gym: conversion to needed classroom space AKA Architects
First Floor: four classrooms from reuse of gym Funded in 2008 under construction
Second Floor Infill: Five classrooms plus office and Seminar
Rochester Community Technical College The ultimate sustainability; Building reuse from one kind of program to another kind of program Conversion of the gym to Allied Health and Classrooms in 2005
BWBR Inc Inserted new floor into gym: Created varying spaces from offices, Classrooms, labs and great revitalized spaces!
Note: Holes from precast beam from former Basketball hoop!
Introduction of two story space and additional natural light
Rochester Community Technical College Introduction of two story space and additional natural light BWBR Inc
Typical classroom
Nursing Lab Spaces
Unique part time, flexible faculty spaces Note: always have conference space available for private conversations when using shared offices Off to the left are oversized large locker spaces; big enough for textbook storage, computers and supplies
Rochester Community Technical College before; open space with no dedicated purpose or use.
Rochester Community Technical College amphitheater: exterior learning space is very popular with students and faculty! BWBR Architects
On a pleasant day; classes are a natural for this seating area at Winona State University. Even on a cold, overcast day the illusion of this amphitheater allows one to image an interesting lecture at Inver Hills CC This unique natural free from amphitheatre allows for an artistic weaving of natural grass to sit on while still allowing for a structured amphitheater for lectures or gathering.
Mn State Community Technical College Moorhead Corridor and lab space redone sophisticated colors, shapes and forms emphasizing a revitalized learning appearance! YHR Architects
Existing Lab Space - interior space gutted to create new academic purpose
Added natural light and updated their student common spaces creating inviting areas to study, network and casual learning.
YHR Architects
Mn State Community Technical College -Moorhead Classroom and seminar room furniture allow multiple arrangements creating flexibility for various classroom configurations! Simple, strong colors and lighting enliven space! YHR Architects
MSCTC Moorhead: new carpet, paint, technology & furniture transform a tired classroom! Note how tables can be set up lecture style or brought together for circle conversation.
MSCTC Moorhead: new carpet, technology, paint & furniture transform a tired classroom!
MSCTC Moorhead: new carpet, technology, paint & furniture transfigure a tired classroom!
Minneapolis Community Technical College Former auto warehouse converted to science lab classrooms
Basement: lots of columns
Original plan; Final revised
Original plan; Final revised
Original plan; Final revised
Original plan; Final revised
MCTC Science Building under construction; added in new energy efficient skin to update and reflect academic purpose Architectural Alliance Modern skin changes entire building façade from previous brick and window.
Do you have outdated recreational or large areas that are under utilized?
Do you have outdated recreational or large areas that are underutilized?
Re-think Re-purpose Re-vitalize! Campus reinvigorated the main town square : library, cafeteria and administration
Book Cafeteria Admin Library Mn South East Technical College Red Wing
PARTNERS & SIRNY architects Library space inserted into underused cafeteria space Mn South East Technical College - Winona
New library created in an oversized cafeteria space; utilization and an active center to the campus has been created! PARTNERS & SIRNY architects
PARTNERS & SIRNY architects
Mn Southeast Technical College Red Wing and Winona Small entry adds new vantage point to campus. PARTNERS & SIRNY Architects
Small entry adds new perspective
PARTNERS & SIRNY architects Welcoming entry; provides casual learning space.
Mn West Comm Tech College - Worthington Another example of small entry creating large change and perception of campus Above new entry at Mn West Worthington by BKV Group fall 2005 Note: Entry Study from 2003 Office of Chancellor; see the web for study! BKV Group Inc
Evaluate Seat Use Evaluate Room Use
Look at the Room Utilization Data: room by room and hour by hour to improve, enhance and reinvigorate! Full schedule: mostly 8-5
No classes before 2 pm on any day! Except 11 am on Tues No classes on Fridays How can this space be combined or used better?
Room Space Utilization Analysis To Optimize Best Use
Using Space Utilization to Repurpose Space
Using Space Utilization to analyze and Repurpose Discussion
Using Space Utilization to Repurpose Space
Using Space Utilization in the Master Plan Discussion - Options
Mn West Comm Tech Granite Falls Science Initiative Facilities Condition and Space Use poor $500,000 initiative
Note: utilities on the perimeter and moveable tables allow for greater future science lab flexibility
Riverland Comm College Austin - Science Lab Renovations Lab spaces created from simple classrooms. Rafferty Rafferty Tollefson Lindeke Architects
Mn West Community and Technical College - Canby note how simple vinyl tile can have style Hay Dobbs
Southwest Mn State Unversity Before: Major interior: Outdated mechanical, electrical and plumbing After below: Revitalized, modern, comfortable view what simple furnishings, color can reinvent space Hay Dobbs Architects
Alexandria Technical College: Simple hall; similar to Any College USA revised with a new ceiling, lights and colors! What a difference! Ringdahl and Associates
Rochester Community Technical College A roofing abatement project; resulting in new finishes! Wow! Modern, fun, colorful finishes that liven the space! Kane and Johnson Architects
Kane and Johnson Architects Rochester Community Technical College A roofing abatement project; resulting in new finishes! Wow! Modern, fun, colorful finishes that liven the space!
Entry between student commons and main entry at Northland CTC Thief River Falls; Technology Staff created 2005 Interiors upgraded when other corresponding systems are improved such as mechanical: Think of space in a new way - corridors have movement; purpose, interaction - so add some cyber movement, energy and excitement!
Northland CTC Thief River Falls cyber space off of an existing corridor created heavily used student space.
Neon, leather, glass tables, stainless steel; this is not your grandfather s institution!
N W Technical at Bemidji created cyber space and student area off of an internal corridor; no views so added photos and murals to create a view!
N W Tech Bemidji Entry corridor has colorful banners that serve as signage and natural light that all welcomes!
Dakota County Tech College Before: Corridor outdated carpet, rough sawn dated and dirty concrete, dull, outdated and uninspired lighting and ceiling grid. After: New carpet and walls, ceiling, lights with greater transparency and material vibrancy. Wold Architects
Corridor outdated carpet, rough sawn dated and dirty concrete, dull, outdated and uninspired lighting and ceiling grid.
After: New carpet and walls with greater transparency, lighting, material vibrancy. Revitalized ceiling plain with lights and shape. $6.8 million Dakota County Technical College Wold Architects 2006
Before outdated materials, tired, worn out. Space had no real purpose to the space: a walk thru that was just big and empty!
After: Reinvented space with a purpose for gathering to continue the collegiate conversatio softer furniture, lighting, textures that create an inviting space and bring purpose and activ Reoriented entry doors to prevent the pass thru sense of space. Wold Architects 2006
Before and After Dakota County Tech College Wold Architects - 2006
Anoka Technical College renovated computer lab and library done by the campus Campus IT staff and facilities created fun colorful access computer lab area. Note how Info desk operates to assist and welcomes and provides casual security.
MSU Mankato Athletic Renovation Kayoma Photo Before New Skin At Exterior With new roof Ankeny Kell Architects PA After
Before: Mechanical system inoperable and After: Mechanical system fresh air intake also is the branding symbol with the giant M ; it has both purpose and great style! MSU Mankato Gym Remodel Ankeny Kell Architects
Mn West Community and Technical College - Canby Demolition of small, tacked on demolished and Parking lot reclaimed for Student Community Space!
Mn West Community and Technical College - Canby Demolished space becomes a student area from the form reclaimed parking area.
Mn State Univ Moorhead MacLean Hall 1932 Building renovation Collaborative Design Inc
Mn State University Moorhead MacLean Hall Note: Historic stairway adaptation with extension to create code compliance for life safety Respect for existing features and modernizing the 70 year old spaces for today s pedagogy.
Mn State University Moorhead MacLean Hall Updating interior and technology features in this 70 year old building. Collaborative Design Inc
GLT Architects St Cloud State University Centennial Hall Renovation
St Cloud State University Centennial Hall Renovation: Used sophisticated neutral colors for Herberger Business School
Luken Architecture St Cloud State University Lawrence Hall
St Cloud State University Lawrence Hall Careful detailing blends old to new! Luken Architecture
Before Careful detailing Brings classrooms into current technology Luken Architecture After
So many great examples..so little time! Reduce Reuse Recycle Repurpose! Look up our past presentations www.facilities.mnscu.edu Click on planning and also on reports and studies Sally Grans-Korsh, FAIA, System Director, Facilities Planning and Programming 651-296-7083 sally.grans@so.mnscu.edu