1. Atrium Design Taskforce
Recommendations for Re-envisioning of
Education Building Atrium and Courtyard
Spring 2019

2. Logistics
Members
Meetings
Methods

3. Atrium Task Force Members
Krysti Adams
Keisha Bennett-Smith
Eddie Caropreso
Joy Childs
Tammy Clark
Nicole Geczi
Heidi Higgins
Robert Smith
Allison Rankin - Facilitator

4. Meetings Presentation to WCE Building Committee
February 1 February 15 March 1 April 3
Meetings Presentation to WCE Building Committee

5. Methods
SCAMPER TECHNIQUE
SYNECTICS
VISION BOARDS
VOTING

6. Current Characteristics
Atrium Loud, hollow, cold, aged exhibits, lack of interactivity, staid, a thoroughfare, no sense of WCE endeavors Courtyard Not functional, no shade, no greenery, no furniture, uninviting

7. Desired Characteristics
Atrium
Interactive, flexible use, highlight who we (WCE) are
Courtyard
Relaxing, rejuvenating, inviting, usable

8. Common Desired Characteristics
Atrium + Courtyard
Engaging
Purposeful
Functional
Inspiring
Connection between outdoor space and atrium

9. 206 Votes Top Vote Getters Deep inset window – horizontal 23
Green angular floor line 24
Floating workspace – interior 26
Glass pivot doors to exterior 32
Slide
Stepped seating – interior 70
Solar tables – exterior 81
Tree-paneled glass 90
Covered courtyard
Voting open March 11-22

10. 23 Votes
Deep Inset Window

11. Green angular floor line
24 Votes
Green angular floor line

12. 26 Votes
Floating work space

13. Glass pivot doors to courtyard
32 Votes
Glass pivot doors to courtyard

14. 70 Votes
Slide

15. Stepped seating interior
70 Votes
Stepped seating interior

16. 81 Votes
Solar tables

17. Tree paneled façade transition from interior to interior
90 Votes
Tree paneled façade transition from interior to interior

18. 108 Votes
Covered Courtyard

19. Present results to UNCW Office of Space Planning and Office of Construction Services as well as with University Advancement
Complete Special Project Request
Request conceptual pre-design by architect – to include input sessions
Identify desired furniture/obtain quotes
Develop comprehensive plan
Present to legislature and/or donor(s)
Suggested Next Steps

20. Other images
Imagine

21. Connecting buildings Isaac Bear Early College + Education Building

22. Flexible Display Space

23. Covered Courtyard

24. Amphitheater | Labyrinth

25. Additional ideas

26. questions?