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Early Education Center Stakeholder Design Charrette Location & Time: UCSC Arboretum

1156 High St Santa Cruz, CA 95064

April 4, 2018 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm Dial in: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/552370219 US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 552 370 219 Design Initiatives and Take Always

• Explore the concept of extending the historical corridor of campus in a modern vernacular.

• Project to address the campus vision as people approach the site.

• Master plan the EEC site for the potential of future expansion.

• Develop a data driven design response for site access on Coolidge and Hagar.

• Rework program placement based on feedback from group.

• Develop meaningful placement of the outdoor paly / learning environment.

• Develop the research / observation program.

• Be sensitive to the noise, exhaust and pollution from the vehicles.

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Early Education Center Stakeholder Design Charrette Location & Time: UCSC Arboretum

1156 High St Santa Cruz, CA 95064

April 4, 2018 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm Dial in: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/552370219 US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 552 370 219 Lunch Served from 12.00

[Lunch will be integrated into our meeting kickoff] Attendees:

Adam Shaw UCSC, Shannon Percy UCSC, Sonja Bernardes UCSC, Lou, Jason Jones CDP, Marichal Moranda CDP, Chad Izmirian CDP, Mike Zilis WM, Ian Holzworth WM, John Hammond- Indigo, Traci Ferdolage UCSC, Angela Kline UCSC, Sue Matthews UCSC, Karen Valech BH, Carol Miller? BH, Eric Nelson Outdoor Classroom, Marty Hedlund Sundt, Cody Pearson Sundt, Dave Keller UCSC, Su-hua Wang UCSC, Catherine Cooper UCSC, John ? ITS UCSC, Simon Lee WM, Kara Karpel BH, Elizabeth Root UCSC

Introduction 10 Min

Overview of the Day (Capstone) 5 min Traci Ferdolage - Associate Vice Chancellor, PPDO

Sue Matthews - Associate Vice Chancellor, CHES

SM commented as to whether the design for School-Age Classroom should accommodate the current plan which is 14, or a potential 28 students. Do we leave space to build for more than 140 in the future? This charrette should initiate the process of thinking strategically since we cannot do it all, we simply don’t have the funding.

TF- Design Team and CDP need to be conscious of the retaining wall and change of topography in the site, so that parents and visitors don’t see a huge stone wall upon entering the EEC, this needs to be welcoming. What are people visualizing as they drive up Hagar?

Observation Room: The entire room and the windows have to be larger than the current design. Teachers/student need to be able to observe up to 8 children at a time.

Traffic Concerns on the Hagar site: Left hand Turn, Access onto Coolidge, Traffic signal at Hagar entrance.

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TF/ SM- likes the visual entrance of the current EEC/ FSH design, would like us to utilize landscape that incorporates historic exterior and meadow.

Eric Nelson: Noise, Exhaust, and pollution from the vehicles needs to be taken into consideration- this needs to be thought about inside the classroom.

Infants benefit from background, traffic noise. Pollution needs to be considered, especially bus/ truck pollution, etc.

SM- Rock wall, this is an unattractive nuisance for kids, could pose a danger. TF- Design team and CDP need to soften the look of the fence and consider the materials that are used to build the fence. The fence going up to Ranch View Terrace is a good example of a successful fence that fits in with the historic exteriors on the base of campus. We don’t want this fence to be a monolithic structure.

SM- We do not need to hide the fact that this is a child care center, we just need to integrate it into the design.

Elizabeth Root noted that there have been comments regarding the security and safety of the site in light of current events, it is front and center of the campus. We need to incorporate this into the security and safety of the buildings.

Mid-Afternoon is the peek time of day for Kindergarten and school-age kids.

TF’s preference is a one-side drop off only. AJS mentioned that a drop off at an angle is beneficial so that children can get out on either side.

Residents on the other side will be facing this facility and would like it to look welcoming.

Vegetation by McClaughlin Rd. will help with visualization

SM- There is a need for a pathway so that people do not cut through, they either need to be able to walk through or it needs to be blocked off.

Goals for the Day (Capstone, Indigo) 5 min

• Share Current Information

• Explore Current Design Opportunities

• Collaboration of Stakeholders

Understanding of Information 45 Min

Project Team Commitment (Capstone) 5 min

UCSC Report (Child Care Work Group) 15 min

Bright Horizons Operations (Bright Horizons) 15 min

Design Approach (Indigo) 10 min

● Student Housing West and Campus Design Guidelines ● Environmental Opportunities ● Program Concept Diagram

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Site 40 Min

Approach to Site (Indigo) 10 min

Outdoor Classroom (Eric Nelson) 30 min

Building 25 Min

Adjacency Diagrams (Indigo) 15 min

Design Ideas (Indigo) 10 min

Break 20 Min Breakout Sessions 60 Min

Focus Groups (All)

● Whole Site o Explore site layouts, including arrangement of building program areas and

outdoor classrooms. o Site environmental issues. o Work products: Notes and drawings.

● Detail Design of Interior Teaching Space o Arrangement and design of class rooms including teacher spaces, finishes,

furniture and equipment. o Work products: Notes and drawings.

● Outdoor Classroom Design o Concepts/layouts of outdoor classrooms. o Natural playgrounds are ideal for this climate and salt water air, traditional playground

equipment will wear and need expensive repairs and replacements. In California, a certain level of shade will need to be provided in the yard area per code.

o Trees are preferable to pricey shade structures. o Outdoor Storage, Sensory learning, outdoor handwashing station. Outdoor showers

have been used in play yards in Arizona. Exterior storage is less expensive than interior

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storage. Eric Nelson’s outdoor space is designed so that no matter where people/kids are standing in the yard, children are always visible.

o Design needs to consider future technology, wiring/conduits that needs to be put in place, actual materials (camera, microphones, speakers) can be bought with grants.

o Will this design allow for a future preschool to be added to the preschool? We want to allow for future expansion-SM

o Alternative locations for the EEC rooms: Perhaps switch infant room with school age room? Switch Admin space with Two’s Space?

o EEC will need a food-prep area, half-wall separator for the observation wall as opposed to the glass wall. John Hammond can minimize the size of the restroom, 2 toilets and 2 sinks can be eliminated from the current plan and will incorporate a diaper-changing station.

o Observation rooms need headphones and microphones as well as storage for these items if the observation room is outside of the EEC.

o SM requested that the next drawings identify where potential expansion can go. o A meeting between John Hammond and Tom Puttman needs to take place in order to

discuss water and sustainability o Meehleis- TF stated that a factory visit needs to take place and the UC has not

officially endorsed their use at this time. o TF-There is more to learn with natural playground areas. There is a preference for

natural material and the strategy behind placement is important. Ie; the driftwood vs. log play area.

o Details of features. o Work products: Notes and drawings. o

● Quality of Building Interior and Exterior o Draw concepts. o Collage with selected images. o Work products: Notes, drawings, and collages

Group Discussion 30 Min Breakout Group Presentation and Discussion (All)

Next Steps

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UC SANTA CRUZEEC Stakeholder S2S / Design Charrette

APRIL 03, 2018

• Team Commitment

• UCSC Report

• Bright Horizons Operations

• Design Approach

• Site Strategies

• Building Opportunities

• *Break*

• Break out Sessions

Agenda

Share Current Information

Explore Current Design Opportunities

Collaboration of Stakeholders

Goals for the Day

We will approach every decision focused on the student, the alignment of interests between parties, and the collective, as opposed to individual good. With this

philosophy guiding us, we will collaborate with UCSC to achieve a project that:

• Focused on the preservation of geography, geology, climate and landscape• Sets a new standard for sustainability and resource management.• Improves the quality of life and student experience

• Integrates into the fabric of campus while maintaining a unique identity• Enhances the UCSC culture and promotes and serves its diverse student population.

• Is of a quality worthy of its gateway location and transformational scale.• Supports the strategic and administrative goals of UCSC.

Team Approach and Commitment

Student Housing West (Heller & Hagar) Sites

Undergrad and Grad Beds Here

Childcare and FSH Here

EEC Program Overview

Early Childhood Education Philosophy and Approach

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HOW CHILDREN LEARN• With respect of their developmental stages• Through authentic and integrated experiences• Build on their individual strengths as a means to

scaffold learning

THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION• Nurture children’s curiosity and inquisitiveness• Develop problem-solvers and decision-makers• Prepare children with a foundation to achieve success in school

and in life

THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER• Actively engage children through intentional

teaching practices• Guide each child’s social, physical, emotional, and cognitive

development• Create a joyful classroom environment that fosters cooperation

and a sense of community

Design Considerations for Children and Caregivers

Infants/Toddlers:

• Needs of children and their caregivers: • Safety• Health• Comfort – creates a calming environment• Convenience – easily see, find and

access materials

• Infant Development:• Child Sized Space• Flexibility• Movement• Choice

Older Children:

• Learning Environment:• Safety• Health• Creating a Classroom Community• Establishing Interest Areas

• Effectiveness of Physical Environment• Make choices/select activities on their own• Use materials appropriately and creatively• Stay involved• Experience success• Help care for materials

Infant Environments

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Toddler Environments

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Twos Environments

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Preschool Environments

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School Age Environment

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Playground Design Elements

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• The mission of INDIGO

Architects is to integrate art,

architecture and ecology….

to put people in touch with

each other, the environment,

and their spiritual and

cultural aspirations.

Indigo Design Approach

Environmental / Sustainability Goals- Extract Energy from the Environment by Designing with Climate

- Utilize Natural Light- Utilize Natural Ventilation

- Capture Solar Energy- Generate as much energy as we use (Zero Net Energy)- Utilize Local Materials

- Design with local ecosystem, landscape with native plants

- Provide Edible Gardens and Fruit Trees

Capturing Energy from the Environment

Natural Light

100% Natural light is different, it enhances learning

sun

light shelfdiffuse light

Light shelf projects light into interior

CO2 sensing Louvers control Natural Ventilation

Waldo ©DreamWorks Distribution Limited. All rights reserved. Imagery ©2018 Google, Map data ©2018 Google 20 ft

UC Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Yard

SANTA CRUZ MARBLE

Harmonize with Local EcosystemUse native plants and informal approach to landscaping

Utilize Native Trees and Shrubs

- Coast Live Oak- Madrone- Tan Bark Oak- Redwood- Monterey Pine- Bay Laurel- Vine Maple- Elderberry- Thimbleberry

- Manzanita- Salal- Huckleberry

Edible Gardens and Fruit TreesAlan Chadwick Garden

Site

APPROACH TO SITE - INDIGO

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM – ERIC NELSON

Sun / Wind, Child / Parent peace-of-mind

EEC Site with Existing Contours

Grading Plan

Terrace Site with rip-rap stone wall

Grading Plan with stone wall and conceptual layout

Rip-rap stone retaining walls. Terrace site and provide rustic stone base to buildings

Cubistic Rock

CUBISTIC ROCKTerrace Site with rip-rap stone retaining walls

Child-Driven Outdoor Design

“If you wanted to create an educational environment that was directly opposed to what the brain was good at doing, you would probably design something like a classroom.”

John Medina, Developmental Molecular Biologist &

author of Brain Rules, and Brain Rules for Baby

51c 2013 Child Educational Center

Cultivating Outdoor Classrooms


10 Simple Guidelines: Early Care and Education Center-Based Play Yard Design and Equipment Recommendations Background

© 2006 Child Educational Center

1. Adjacency2. Space3. Layout4. Separation5. Completeness6. Materials/Equipment7. Storage8. Challenge9. Nature10. Philosophy

CHILD EDUCATIONAL CENTER/ THE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM PROJECT® ©2016

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Child Educational Center, Home of Outdoor Classroom Project

Pierce College, Los Angeles


Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria


Outdoor Classroom ProjectDesign Examples

Water Walls


Pierce College, L.A.


Shomrei Torah, West Hills


Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria


Creeks


United Methodist Church PreschoolSan Luis Obispo


ADJACENCY DIAGRAMS

DESIGN IDEAS

BUILDING

Adjacency Diagram

School Buildings

Covered Outdoor Area

2/3 AcreNature Area

Accessible Pathway Down

Rip-rap retaining Wall

PROGRAM LAYOUT ON THE SITE - ALTERNATIVE 1

Folding Glass Doors

Folding Glass Doors

Folding Glass Doors

INFANT TODDLER WING

Palo Alto Children’s Library – Folding Door Example

Riverbank Teen Center – Roll-up Door Example

TWO’S WING

Folding Glass Doors Folding Glass Doors

PRESCHOOL AND K. PREP. WING

Folding Glass Doors Folding Glass Doors Folding Glass Doors

SCHOOL AGE WING

Folding Glass Doors

Design to Reduce Conflict and Enhance Learning

Covered Entry at UC Merced ECEC

20 MINUTES

BREAK

WHOLE SITE

- EXPLORE SITE LAYOUTS

- SITE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

DETAIL DESIGN OF INTERIOR TEACHING SPACE

- ARRANGEMENT AND DESIGN OF CLASSROOMS

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM DESIGN

- CONCEPTS / LAYOUTS

- DETAILS OF FEATURES

QUALITY OF BUILDING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR

- DRAW CONCEPTS

- COLLAGE WITH SELECTED IMAGES

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

BREAKOUT GROUP PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION

GROUP DISCUSSION

Break Out Exercise – Exterior Green Dot Red Dot

Break Out Exercise – Outdoor Play Green Dot Red Dot

Break Out Exercise – Indoor Learning Green Dot Red Dot

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