Schematic Design Jason Greer

Name: Villanova University: School of Law Location: Villanova, PA Owner: Villanova University Size: 170,000 SF Cost: $56,566,661 Occupancy Law library Classrooms Student services Faculty/Administrative Offices Chapel Dining facility Project Team GC: Gilbane CM: SmithGroup Architect: SmithGroup MEP: SmithGroup Landscape Arch: ML Baird &Co. Civil Engineer: Yerkes Associates, Inc. Structural Engineer: O'Donnell & Naccarato, Inc General Information

“Light is more than some abstract, unknowable energy force. Light is Truth.” - Renee Bledsoe, Addiction Alchemy

Design Goals Exemplify the legal institution’s ideals of prestige and excellence through light Enhance the experience of the building’s occupants Highlight architectural elements of the spaces within the building Provide an attractive façade to gaze upon during evening hours Allow for maximum flexibility in the spaces that will serve multiple functions

Chosen Spaces Spaces To Be Redesigned Seat Classroom 2.Moot Court 3.Atrium 4.Courtyard

135 Seat Classroom 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard 1 st Floor Plan

135 Seat Classroom 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard 1 st Floor Plan

135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard Key Architectural Features Tiered Seating “U-Shaped Seating Presentation Area Space Functions Lecturing Presenting Classroom Discussion Exam Taking (reading tasks) 135 Seat Classroom

135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard Room Materials Flooring Carpeting - Walls Painted Gyp Board - Acoustical Panel - Ceiling Painted Gyp Board - Acoustical Tile Seat Classroom

135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard Design Goals Provide a flexible space to be used for lectures, presentations and reading tasks Provide a VDT friendly environment Continue the idea of bringing prestige and excellence to the forefront Provide necessary light levels to accomplish all tasks that will occur in the space Promote sustainable design by limiting power consumption 135 Seat Classroom

135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard 135 Seat Classroom Concept

135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard 2 nd Floor Plan Moot Court

135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard

Moot Court Key Architectural Features Judge’s Bench Jury Box Witness Stand Counselor Tables Tiered Seating Presentation Area Entrances Space Functions Mock Trials Lectures Presentations Classroom Discussion Exam Taking 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard

Moot Court 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard Room Materials Flooring Carpeting - Walls Painted Gyp Board - Acoustical Panel - Wood Panel - Ceiling Painted Gyp Board - Acoustical Tile -

Moot Court 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard Design Goals Provide a realistic courtroom setting Provide a flexible space to allow all functions of the space to be met Accent the architectural rich wood and other architectural features Emphasize lighting at the critical areas (judges’ bench, jury box, witness stand Provide appropriate light levels for all tasks

Moot Court Concept 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard

1 st Floor Plan

Atrium 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard 1 st Floor Plan

Atrium 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard Key Architectural Features Glass Façade Entrance/Vestibule Seating Area Entrance to Coffee Bar Exits to Courtyard Patio Space Functions Sitting/Gathering Passing Through Eating Studying Parties Exhibits

Atrium 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard Room Materials Flooring Carpeting - Walls/Ceiling Painted Gyp Board - Wood Panel - Walls/Ceiling Façade – Clear glazing, dark aluminum mullions

135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard Design Goals Provide a flexible space for all designed functions Provide proper daylight controls Accent wood paneling on ceiling and wall Use light to guide people through this transition space Provide sufficient light levels to allow for each task Create a elegant view from the exterior using interior lighting Atrium

135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard Atrium Concept

Chosen Spaces 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard Site Plan

Courtyard 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard Site Plan

135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard Courtyard Key Architectural Features Open grass area Patio against building Stone walkway surrounding vegetation Great view from parking lot Space Functions Drawing attention Relaxing/Eating (patio) Entry to law school

Design Goals Draw people to the building Provide a peaceful place to eat or relax in twilight hours Provide a safely lighted environment for safe passage Provide an eye catcher from the parking lot and road Accent the green space and other vegetation Courtyard 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard

Courtyard Concept 135 Seat Classroom | Moot Court | Atrium | Entry/Courtyard

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