Repurposing Spaces ! Revitalized Spaces in Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Campuses April 19, 2008 Upper Midwest Assoc for Campus Sustainability Sally Grans-Korsh, FAIA, System Director, Facilities Planning and Programming 651-296-7083 sally.grans@so.mnscu.edu 53 campuses 32 institutions 46 communities 145,000 138,900 140,000 135,000 135,819 135,494 FY04 FY05 135,839 134,220 132,586 130,000 126,215 125,000 118,861 120,000 114,119 115,000 110,000 105,000 100,000 FY00 FY01 FY02 FY03 FY06 FY07 In 10 Years: grown 25% in FYE but only grown 10% in new square footage FY08 est. Sustainability in growth: reduce, reuse and recycle! • Examine existing square footage: enhance space utilization • Improve delivery: take advantage of online and blended classrooms • 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 Winona and Red Wing cafeteria/entry Mpls Comm Tech College Science Space Utilization – Space, classrooms, demolition • Corridors – Upgrades Normandale Community College Existing gym: conversion to needed classroom space AKA Architects First Floor: four classrooms from reuse of gym Under construction Second Floor Infill: Five classrooms plus office and Seminar Rochester Community Technical College Conversion of the gym to Allied Health and Classrooms! The ultimate sustainability; Building reuse from one kind of program to another kind of program BWBR Inc Insert new floor: Vary spaces to create 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 Rochester Community Technical College – before; open space with no dedicated purpose or use is not used. Rochester Community Technical College – amphitheater: exterior learning space is very popular with students and faculty! BWBR Architects Mn State Community Technical College Moorhead Corridor redone – note the sophisticated colors, shapes and forms – emphasizing a revitalized corporate 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 Minneapolis Community Technical College Former auto warehouse converted to science lab classrooms Basement: lots of columns Original plan; Final revised Origina Final re 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 Modern ‘skin’ changes entire building façade from previous brick and window. Architectural Alliance 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! Library space inserted into underused cafeteria space New library created in an oversized cafeteria space; utilization and an active center to the campus has been created! 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 Welcoming entry; provides casual learning space. PARTNERS & SIRNY architects Mn West Comm Tech College - Worthington Another example of small entry creating large change 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 Evaluate courses, classrooms, seating to improve ! Full schedule: mostly 8 - 5 Note: No classes before 11 am !?! 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 Mn West Community and Technical College - Canby note how simple vinyl tile can have style Hay Dobbs Alexandria Technical College: Simple hall; similar to Any College USA revised with a new ceiling, lights and colors ! What a difference! Ringdahl and Associates 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! After: Entry between student commons and main entry at Northland CTC Thief River Falls; Technology Staff created 2005 After: 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! After: 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! After: N W Tech Bemidji Entry Corridor:taking color, light, signage and murals welcomes! Southwest Mn State Unversity Before: Major interior: Outdated mechanical, electrical and plumbing $9.2 million 80,000 GSF After: Revitalized, modern, comfortable Hay Dobbs Architects 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 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. Bemidji Stat University Residence Hall Renovation Great, sustainable renovation: All interior walls demolished Kept the shell of the building And renovated to new suite style units. ESG 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 becomes branding symbol at MSU Mankato Gym Remodel Ankey Kell Mn West Community and Technical College Canby – Classroom Initiative Hay Dobbs 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 Reclaim parking areas for student areas ! Riverland Comm College Austin - Science Lab Renovations Lab spaces created from simple classrooms. Rafferty Rafferty Tollefson Lindeke Architects 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 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 Mn State Univ Moorhead Lommen Hall 1932 Building renovation Collaborative Design Inc Mn State University Moorhead Lommen 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 Lommen Hall Updating interior and technology features in this 70 year old building. Collaborative Design Inc St Cloud State University Centennial Hall Renovation GLT Architects St Cloud State University Centennial Hall Renovation: Used sophisticated neutral colors for Herberger Business School St Cloud State University Lawrence Hall Luken Architecture St Cloud State University Lawrence Hall Careful detailing – blends old to new! Luken Architecture St Cloud State University Lawrence Hall Careful detailing – blends old to new! Luken Architecture St Cloud State Univ Lawrence 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