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
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 the past 10 Years: grown 25% in FYE but only grown 10% in new square footage
FY08 est.
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
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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
Off to the left are oversized
large locker spaces; big
enough for textbook storage,
computers and supplies
Note: always have conference
space available for private
conversations when using
shared offices
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
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!
Campus reinvigorated the
main ‘town square’: library,
cafeteria and administration
Book
Admin
Cafeteria
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
Welcoming entry; provides casual learning space.
PARTNERS &
SIRNY
architects
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
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
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!
Entry between student
commons and main entry at
Northland CTC Thief River Falls;
Technology Staff created 2005
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
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
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