ADMINISTRATIONBUILDING

BURKHARTBUILDING

STUDENT CENTER

PARKING GARAGE

CBXBOOKSTORE

RETAIL

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SITE CONSIDERATIONFOR CAMPUS EXPANSION

UNIVERSITY AVENUE -- RECREATION/COMMERCIAL

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Meeting Room

Lounge

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ProjectorRoom

Open Theater

Cafe

Library

ComputerLab

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VegetationGrowing Medium

Filter FabricRoot Barrier

2” Rigid InsulationRetaining Wall

Roof MembraneSlag Concrete Slab

Slag Concrete PanelingSteel I-Beam

Perforated Metal Mesh Mesh Structure

Low-E GlassHydrophylic Coating

Raised Bamboo FloorSlag Concrete Slab

Underfloor HVAC

Slag Concrete SlabCompact Fill

Slag Concrete Footing

Smith

Ball State’s proposed multicultural center creates a transition between the university’s academic and social cultures. This design solution emphasizes the intersection of the two cultures, and outdoor public spaces engage those who pass through it to facilitate social interaction. Local and renewable materials, daylighting, permeable paving, green roofs, and passive energy systems emphasize Ball State’s movement toward a sustainable campus. Retaining the comfort and personal space (or “hominess”) of the existing multicultural center, the interior is organized around the lounge, where both private and public spaces focus on a chimney-like vertical element to evoke the feeling of comfort. This limestone “chimney” also doubles as a passive ventilation system. Limestone throughout the site serves as a transitional element from building to the earth, thus anchoring the building with the site. In addition, most interior finishes are bamboo, so both of these natural materials relate to people, producing a comfortable and welcoming environment for everyone.

Architecture 3022009 Design Competition

Gallery From Theater

Section Perspective

Slag Concrete Panel

Perforated Metal Mesh

Porous Concrete

Limestone

Concrete Grass Pavers

Bamboo

Section Detail

Ventilation Chimney

Green Roofs

Daylighting Mesh

Porous Paving (Drains To Prairie)

Windmills

Prairie

Ventilation Chimney

Sustainability Circulation Structure & HVAC

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Site : Transition

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Lounge

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Exterior Circulation

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Path From Campus to Village

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Courtyard View to Campus

Ball State Cultural Social Interaction

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The elevated walkway around the courtyard perimeter focuses attention to the social spaces that are created by the building’s geometries. Furthermore the bridge connecting the library and the cafe creates visual enclosure while simultaneously permitting southern sunlight. Limestone planters, level changes and outdoor seating are intended to bring Ball State students together in the facility.

In addition to the emphasizing the transitional nature of the building and site, the perforated mesh located at the intersection of McKinley and University is also a community posting board, and gathering space that transitions into a night time light display.

The interior program emphasizes the social transition created by the building between Ball State and the “Village”. Academic facilities, such as the library and computer labs, are located closest to campus, while recreational programs, such as the cafe and theater, are situated adjacent to the “Village.” In addition, limestone landscaping is inspired by existing usage on campus; this element links campus to the multicultural center.