SEVEN Components to Transform your Science Building

Planning for Transformation

Who we are:

A R C H I T E C T U R E P L A N N I N G I N T E R I O R D E S I G N

Robert Reppe, Director of DesignCarnegie Mellon University

Michael P. McDonnell, AIAPrincipal ArchitectIKM Incorporated

Steven A. Watson, AIA, Project Manager, Laboratory Design SpecialistIKM Incorporated

STEM Building Renovating

Learning Objectives Today

o Understand the architectural challenges of using older building stock for modern science.

o Recognize the need for a plan.o Understand what architectural components

should be considered as a part of that plan.

Outline

o The University Science Building Storyo The Mellon Institute Science Building Storyo 7 Planning Principles- The Process

o 7 Architectural Elements- The Tools

Outline

o The University Science Building Storyo The Mellon Institute Science Building Storyo 7 Planning Principles- The Process

o 7 Architectural Elements- The Tools

Dean Gilman:“Congratulations you solved our problem”

Outline

o The University Science Building Storyo The Mellon Institute Storyo 7 Planning Principles- The Process

o 7 Architectural Elements- The Tools

The University Science Building Problem

Carnegie Mellon University- Campus Master Plan

The University Science Building Problem

Mellon Institute: 8 stories 350,000 S.F.

The University Science Building Problem

UPJ or Bradford campus mapUniversity of Pittsburgh, Bradford- Campus Map

The University Science Building Problem

UPJ or Bradford campus map

Fisher Hall Science BuildingUniversity of Pittsburgh- Bradford

University of Pittsburgh, Bradford- Campus Map

The University Science Building ProblemHVAC SHAFTS

University of Pittsburgh, Bradford- Fisher Hall Science Building

Floor to floor heights not a problemBig shafts for fume exhaust needs

The University Science Building Problem

Few or no windows Opposite of Hi-TechUn-inviting Not Flexible

Mellon Institute- Mellon College of ScienceCarnegie Mellon University

UP – Johnstown Engineering and Science BuildingUniversity of Pittsburgh

The University Science Building Problem

Small windows Old looking / feelingOverbearing / Uninviting Compartmentalized / Inflexible

Langley Hall Life Science ComplexUniversity of Pittsburgh

Chevron Science CenterUniversity of Pittsburgh

The University Science Building Problem

Line of Site Issues Old looking / feeling / Smelling….Cramped Not Conducive to Collaboration

University of Don’t Ask Built in the 70s- science buildings

Outline

o The University Science Building Storyo The Mellon Institute Storyo 7 Planning Principles- The Process

o 7 Architectural Elements- The Tools

MELLON REVITALIZATION STORY

IKM & CMU Started Working Together

Before: After:Noonan Pyrophorics Lab

Before: After:Noonan Pyrophorics Lab

Before: After:Noonan Pyrophorics Lab

Great. But…..

The Mellon Institute Problem

Mellon Institute- Mellon College of ScienceCarnegie Mellon University

Mellon Institute- 4th Floor

What’s the big picture?

The Mellon Institute Problem

Overbearing / Uninviting Old looking / feeling Compartmentalized / Inflexible

No Identity- Labs and Corridors

Labs and Corridors

How Do We Devise a Solution?

-No space for new building-Old tired existing building-Compartmentalized, anti-collaborative-Great Infrastructure-Outdated MEP systems-Unrelated renovation projects being done

?

We created a plan collaboratively

1. Met with University2. Created a plan with a cohesive solution

7 PLANNING PRINCIPLES TO APPLY

7 Planning Principles

1. Define your project’s Vision & Mission.

2. Understand who is affected & get their input.

3. Understand the broad goals needed to achieve the V & M.

4. Understand your existing conditions- Assets & Liabilities.

5. Determine how your goals will impact your program.

6. Plan for scalability.

7. Provide a revitalization plan with a marketable image.

7 Planning Principles

1. Define your project’s Vision & Mission.

2. Understand who is affected & get their input.

3. Understand the broad goals needed to achieve the V&M.

4. Understand your existing conditions- Assets & Liabilities.

5. Determine how your goals will impact your program.

6. Plan for scalability.

7. Provide a revitalization plan with a marketable image.

Without Vision & Mission

EndStart

Decisions

Explorations

Vision

Mission

With Vision & Mission

Start EndDecisions

Explorations

Our Vision and Mission:

Vision Statement:To be a 21st Century University Science Center

Mission Statement:To Re-create the Mellon Institute as a 21st Century University Science Center.

7 Planning Principles

1. Define your project’s Vision & Mission.

2. Understand who is affected & get their input.

3. Understand the broad goals needed to achieve the V&M.

4. Understand your existing conditions- Assets & Liabilities.

5. Determine how your goals will impact your program.

6. Plan for scalability.

7. Provide a revitalization plan with a marketable image.

Our Stakeholders + Their Goals

University Goals:Dean of LibrariesHead of Housing and DiningChief of University PoliceCMU CDFD

Department Goals:Head of the Biology DepartmentHead of the Chemistry DepartmentAssistant Department Head of Biology

Professor Goals:Co-Directors of CNBCDirector of MBICManager of NMR

Student Goals:Associate Dean of Student Affairs (to coordinate student input)

Understand Who is Affected & get their input

Stakeholders

Dean’s Vision and Mission

Understand Who is Affected & get their input

Stakeholders

Dean’s Vision and Mission

Understand Who is Affected & get their inputDean’s Vision and Mission

7 Planning Principles

1. Define your project’s Vision & Mission.

2. Understand who is affected & get their input.

3. Understand the broad goals needed to achieve the V&M.

4. Understand your existing conditions- Assets & Liabilities.

5. Determine how your goals will impact your program.

6. Plan for scalability.

7. Provide a revitalization plan with a marketable image.

Broad Goals:

1. Encourage open interaction among a diversity of people brought together to do science.

2. Create an exciting place to do science.

3. Foster collaboration and creative thought.

4. Raise the bar- Raise the building to level of the science being done in it.

5. Redefine how the building is “lived in”.

6. Create an engaging experience of the building.

7 Planning Principles

1. Define your project’s Vision & Mission.

2. Understand who is affected & get their input.

3. Understand the broad goals needed to achieve the V&M.

4. Understand your existing conditions- Assets & Liabilities.

5. Determine how your goals will impact your program.

6. Plan for scalability.

7. Provide a revitalization plan with a marketable image.

Understand Existing Conditions

Liabilities

Understand Existing Conditions

Liability and Asset

Understand Existing Conditions

Assets

7 Planning Principles

1. Define your project’s Vision & Mission.

2. Understand who is affected & get their input.

3. Understand the broad goals needed to achieve the V&M.

4. Understand your existing conditions- Assets & Liabilities.

5. Determine how your goals will impact your program.

6. Plan for scalability.

7. Provide a revitalization plan with a marketable image.

Current collaborative labs:

Neurobiology / Psychology

Chemistry / Biology Chemistry / Biology

How can we achieve collaborative space?

Typical S.F. impact:• 10% of program

Research Components:• Shared Instrumentation• Shared Imaging Equipment• Shared collaborative work areas• Café that encourages accidental meetings

7 Planning Principles

1. Define your project’s Vision & Mission.

2. Understand who is affected & get their input.

3. Understand the broad goals needed to achieve the V&M.

4. Understand your existing conditions- Assets & Liabilities.

5. Determine how your goals will impact your program.

6. Plan for scalability.

7. Provide a revitalization plan with a marketable image.

7 Planning Principles

1. Define your project’s Vision & Mission.

2. Understand who is affected & get their input.

3. Understand the broad goals needed to achieve the V&M.

4. Understand your existing conditions- Assets & Liabilities.

5. Determine how your goals will impact your program.

6. Plan for scalability.

7. Identify successful benchmark buildings / spaces.

Screen Wall- delineates “my space” vs. “your space”

Introduce Food & Coffee- adding food and coffee where it was once forbidden has greatly increased library utilization

Exterior Views- Professors have indicated that study / collaborative areas with exterior views are utilized almost around the clock

Varied Seating- different seating types for different people and different uses.

HUNT LIBRARY

Screening - Daylight glare mitigated by shades

Whiteboards provides a surface for collaborating on- whiteboards are thoroughly utilized campus wide when implemented properly

Lighting- excellent lighting- combination up / down indirect / direct

Exterior Views- Professors have indicated that study / collaborative areas with exterior views are utilized almost around the clock

Surface Material Changes changing flooring and other surfaces defines the space

GATES HILMAN COMPUTER SCIENCE BUILDING

Screen Wall- delineates “my space” vs. “your space”

Knee Wall- delineates “my space” vs. “your space”

Columns- delineate space without closing it off

Varied Seating- different seating for different people and different uses.

Crowded- crowded is almost preferred- allows for people watching, showing off your micro-thin laptop, etc.

Displays- says something about what the organization is by showcasing its products

Varied Table Heights- different tables for different people and different uses.Music Cool factor

THE STARBUCK’S PHENOMENA

7 ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS TO HELP ACHIEVE THE PLANNING PRINCIPLES

7 Architectural Components

1. Create a Welcoming Entry & Exterior.2. Transparency- Interior and Exterior

3. Introduce Food and Coffee.

4. Provide Areas to Meet, Connect and Do Science .

5. Provide areas to Socialize & Recreate.

6. Provide varied Learning Spaces.

7. Define Spaces that will help the occupants orient themselves.

7 Architectural Components

1. Create a Welcoming Entry & Exterior.2. Transparency- Interior and Exterior

3. Introduce Food and Coffee.

4. Provide Areas to Meet, Connect and Do Science .

5. Provide areas to Socialize & Recreate.

6. Provide varied Learning Spaces.

7. Define Spaces that will help the occupants orient themselves.

Create a Welcoming Entry and Exterior

Create a Welcoming Entry and Exterior

Create a Welcoming Entry and Exterior

7 Architectural Components

1. Create a Welcoming Entry & Exterior.2. Transparency- Interior and Exterior

3. Introduce Food and Coffee.

4. Provide Areas to Meet, Connect and Do Science .

5. Provide areas to Socialize & Recreate.

6. Provide varied Learning Spaces.

7. Define Spaces that will help the occupants orient themselves.

Transparency – Interior and Exterior

Mellon Institute- 4th Floor

Compartmentalized Human Being Sponge - Enter building, be absorbed

Transparency – Interior and Exterior

7 Architectural Components

1. Create a Welcoming Entry & Exterior.2. Transparency- Interior and Exterior

3. Introduce Food and Coffee.

4. Provide Areas to Meet, Connect and Do Science .

5. Provide areas to Socialize & Recreate.

6. Provide varied Learning Spaces.

7. Define Spaces that will help the occupants orient themselves.

7 Architectural Components

1. Create a Welcoming Entry & Exterior.2. Transparency- Interior and Exterior

3. Introduce Food and Coffee.

4. Provide Areas to Meet, Connect and Do Science .

5. Provide areas to Socialize & Recreate.

6. Provide varied Learning Spaces.

7. Define Spaces that will help the occupants orient themselves.

7 Architectural Components

1. Create a Welcoming Entry & Exterior.2. Transparency- Interior and Exterior

3. Introduce Food and Coffee.

4. Provide Areas to Meet, Connect and Do Science .

5. Provide areas to Socialize & Recreate.

6. Provide varied Learning Spaces.

7. Define Spaces that will help the occupants orient themselves.

Transparency – Interior and ExteriorProvide Areas to Meet, Connect and Do Science .

Transparency – Interior and ExteriorProvide Areas to Meet, Connect and Do Science .

7 Architectural Components

1. Create a Welcoming Entry & Exterior.2. Transparency- Interior and Exterior

3. Introduce Food and Coffee.

4. Provide Areas to Meet, Connect and Do Science .

5. Provide areas to Socialize & Recreate.

6. Provide varied Learning Spaces.

7. Define Spaces that will help the occupants orient themselves.

Introduce Food & CoffeeProvide Varied Learning Spaces

Provide Areas Socialize (Recreate)

Introduce Food & Coffee

7 Architectural Components

1. Create a Welcoming Entry & Exterior.2. Transparency- Interior and Exterior

3. Introduce Food and Coffee.

4. Provide Areas to Meet, Connect and Do Science .

5. Provide areas to Socialize & Recreate.

6. Provide varied Learning Spaces.

7. Define Spaces that will help the occupants orient themselves.

QUESTIONS?

Thank You

A R C H I T E C T U R E P L A N N I N G I N T E R I O R D E S I G N

Robert Reppe, Director of DesignCarnegie Mellon University

Michael P. McDonnell, AIAPrincipal ArchitectIKM Incorporated

Steven A. Watson, AIA, Project Manager, Laboratory Design SpecialistIKM Incorporated