3. Site Analysis
The Regional Context
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4. Site Analysis
Campus Location
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5. Site Analysis
Access
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6. Site Analysis
Habitat
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7. Site Analysis
Drainage Areas
and Flood Plain
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8. Site Analysis
Vegetation
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9. Site Analysis
Slope Conditions
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10. Site Analysis
Visual
Characteristics
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11. Site Analysis
Noise Gradient
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12. Campus Vision
Preserve Site Character and Environmental Quality
• Quintessential Central Texas landscape
• Appreciation for the rugged beauty of the site
• Sensitivity to riparian corridors, vegetation and
endangered species
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13. Campus Vision
Central Texas Architectural Heritage
• Impact of hot, dry climate and bright sun
• Elemental structures with simple forms and charming appeal
• Native stone walls with small openings
• Sheltering pitched metal roofs and porches
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14. Campus Vision
Expression of Technology
• Campus as incubator for dynamic emerging
technologies
• Duality of expression - infuse heritage with
technology
• Produces “green” and environmentally
sustainable structures
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15. Campus Opportunities
• Develop sustainable site systems that provide for rainwater
harvesting/water recycling
• Use native plant materials and drip irrigation to reduce
water usage
• Use permeable pavements and recycled materials in
construction
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16. Campus Opportunities
• Develop campus image with regional
vernacular materials and design aesthetic
• Design shaded walkways, courtyards,
student gathering areas/comfort zones
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17. Overall Campus Development Program
for 15,000 Student Enrollment
19 Academic Buildings 1,600,000 SF
4 General Use Buildings 325,000 SF
Student Union
Recreation/Wellness Center
Conference Center
Dining Hall
1,800 Beds of Student Housing in 5 Phases
Athletic and Recreation Facilities
Football Stadium for 30,000
Baseball Field for 10,000
Indoor Arena for 8,000
22 Acres of Outdoor Recreation
(soccer, track, tennis, softball, etc)
Parking for 6,000 cars
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18. Overall Campus Development
Land Capacity Study
Land Area
Footprint Use Required
Functional Use Area Efficiency in Acres
Teaching/Research/Office/Library Space 417,559 22% 43.0
Support Facilities 87,537 30% 6.7
General Use Facilities 151,500 30% 11.6
Housing 1,800 beds total 120 beds/acre 15.0
Recreation and Athletics 42.5
Parking (assuming use of 3 parking structures) 36.0
Sub-Total 154.8
Habitat, Flood Plain and Steep Slope Areas 247.7
TOTAL, LAND AREA REQUIRED 402.5
CAMPUS LAND AREA AVAILABLE 663.0
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19. Guiding Principles
Development should respect topography, and
preserve existing vegetation and ground cover to the
greatest extent possible
Informal relationships among buildings are desireable,
rather than formal quadrangles
Buildings accessed along curving “ranch” roads, with
common pedestrian spine
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25. Campus Vision
First Buildings
Old Main – St. Edwards University Lovett Hall – Rice University Dallas Hall - SMU
• A high standard for all future buildings
• Physical and emotional heart of the campus
• Sense of place
• State of balance and dignity
• Inspired academic setting
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26. Project Cost Parameters
● Total Project Cost: $25 million
● Total Construction Cost: $18.7 million
Site Construction: $3.2 million
Building Construction: $15.5 million
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27. Building Program Summary
● Instructional Space
100 Seat Lecture Theater, Classrooms, Teaching Labs, Distance
Learning Facilities
● University Administration
President, Provost, Vice Presidents for Finance & Student Affairs
● Academic Offices
Division of Business Administration
● Student Support
Enrollment Services, Office of Student Affairs, Human Resources
● Building Amenities
Student Commons, Bookstore, Cafe
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30. Overall
Development Plan
Development Plan
260 Spaces
Concept – Phase 1
280 Spaces
Phase 1 = 11.56 acres
Entry Drive = 1,119 feet
Parking Provided = 540 Spaces+/-
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31. Overall
Development Plan
Development Plan
Concept – Phase 2
Phase 2 = 26.94 acres
Parking Provided = 795 Spaces+/-
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32. Project Schedule
2009 2010 2011 2012
Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov
Campus Master Plan
Program of Requirements
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Documents
Texas A&M University System v July 22, 2010
Board of Regents Approval
Start Construction (Sitework) v September 1, 2010
Start Construction (Building) v October 15, 2010
Construction Substantial Completion November 1, 2011 v
Owner Occupancy January 5, 2012 v
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