Student Community Center Master Plan & Feasibility Study PDF

University of California, Berkeley
Student Community Center

Master Plan &
Feasibility Study
July 2009
MOORERUBLEYUDELL architects & planners

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2 University of California, Berkeley Student Community Center — Master Plan & Feasibility Study
Contents
I Vision: Shaping Community
• Vision Statement
• Views of Proposed Design
II What: Transforming Place

• Conceptual Design
• Sustainable Design
• Accessibility
• A Day in the Life of a Student
III Why: Identifying Opportunities

• Program Vision
• Master Plan Goals
why how •
•
Campus Scale
District Scale
• Sustainability
• Historic Significance
IV How: Building A Shared Vision

• Process
• Student Workshops
• Implementation
Appendix:
• Bibliography
• Authors
MOORERUBLEYUDELL architects & planners 3

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sustainable future activism
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I - Vision
Shaping Community
Vision Statement
• Home
• Forum
• Laboratory
Views of Proposed Design

• Bird’s Eye View
• Plaza to Campanile View
• Inside MLK to Plaza View
home
renewal laboratory

Vision
Vision Statement
The Student Community Center is a…
• Home for renewal, participation, and performance

• Forum for dialogue, diversity, and civic engagement
• Laboratory for learning, living, and demonstrating
a sustainable future
Vision
Vision Statement
The new Student Community Center (SCC) is performing, socializing, meeting, or studying. civic engagement. Purposeful and critical
a student based initiative that calls for recast- Students will find a nurturing place for rest dialogue is a hallmark of the student expe-
ing the existing facility at Lower Sproul Plaza and relaxation that offers a renewal of spirit in rience at Cal such that its meeting rooms,
(LSP) into a revitalized and state-of-the-art a peaceful retreat for meditation and personal seminar rooms, lounges, and larger venues
facility rooted in sustainable practices. Both reflection. It is thus a place to meet friends and offer places for the exchange of alternative
new construction and adaptive reuse com- new acquaintances and get re-charged during ideas and appreciation for under-represented
bines to celebrate the legacy of its site and the course of daily student life. minorities and cultural groups. Cal’s activist
history while modernizing its infrastructure legacy of advocating multicultural diversity is
into a flexible armature to better accommo- Awareness of Cal’s 700 + student-run celebrated in the facility’s prominently located
date the evolving needs of future generations organizations is strengthened through better Multicultural Center where students can
of students. signage and digital information stations that apply what they learn in the classroom about
encourage participation and involvement in diversity, power, and grass roots community
The SCC is a home for renewal, participation, student life. These diverse and active groups building while developing leadership skills for
and performance. As a home it is an easily can “see and be seen” in highly visible, well a multicultural world.
found destination that welcomes students lit, transparent spaces for working and meet-
and brings to them a sense of belonging, ing. Creative expression is also encouraged With the SCC’s location at the edge of cam-
ownership, shelter, and safety where a variety through music, dance and other student initi- pus, a much needed replacement for the
of activities happen day and night. It is both a ated exhibits and performance venues. Vari- aging Eshleman Hall serves as a threshold
comfortable living room and an enticing din- ous indoor and outdoor spaces provide appro- between campus and community, academics
ing venue where healthy, locally grown food priate lighting, acoustics, and stage surfaces and commerce. Its permeable ground level
is served or purchased from a daily farmer’s for both practice and presentation of student façade along Bancroft provides an accessible
market. A choice of micro-climates whether it and commercial productions. gateway for students, administrators, and the
be full winter sun, dappled fall shade, or cozy general public. Various forms of civic
interior perch, provide an environment for The SCC is a forum for dialogue, diversity, and engagement are evident in the transit hub

Vision
Vision Statement
with its commuter lounge where both bus the primary academic support service for Cal in need of programmatic and physical rede-
and bike riders access sustainable commu- students. It is a dependable resource for as- sign in order to provide undergraduate and
nity services and absorb information on sistance and encouragement with numerous graduate students with a high quality facility
current events ranging from student govern- programs that include tutoring, study groups, for student life appropriate for today’s envi-
ment proceedings to local or world wide workshops, and leadership training. ronment at Cal. Moreover, the new Student
radio and TV broadcasts. Community Center acknowledges its location
Such learning support is facilitated in a wide as the threshold between campus and com-
The SCC is also a laboratory for learning, range of comfortable offices, study areas, munity, and academics and commerce. As
living, and demonstrating a sustainable meeting rooms, and seminar rooms. one of the main entrances to the campus, it
future. It is a place of inventive student-initi- projects the values of the university while be-
ated experimentation where users experience The center is a living example of the univer- ing a good neighbor to the city. It embodies
flexible and innovative spaces with a hybrid sity’s willingness to embrace the three pillars the spirit and aspirations of the students and
of activities changing hourly, daily or month- of sustainable development (environmental visitors and celebrates the campus tradition
ly. Lounges and view terraces for meetings stewardship, social justice, and economic of inclusive multiculturalism and the protec-
and relaxation transform into venues for fairness) by demonstrating through daily op- tion of free speech. The SCC also embraces
dance performances or seminars. The transit erations that involve conservation of energy the movement towards a sustainable future
hub waiting area becomes a farmers market and water use, bicycle sharing and repair, where awareness of our ecological challenges
and the textbook shop gives way to a career energy generation from photovoltaic panels, is prominently featured through operational
center, then to a student art gallery, and back marketing fair trade goods and locally grown practices that support good stewardship of
again, all during a single semester. In sup- organic produce, and the filtration of storm- the environment.
port of the university’s mission of teaching, water that feeds Strawberry Creek.
conducting research, and providing public
service, the new center will conveniently As stated in previous university sponsored
include the Student Learning Center which is studies, the existing Lower Sproul Center is
Vision
Vision Statement
Plan of Proposed Conceptual Design
existing campus buildings existing project buildings proposed project buildings landscape areas

Vision
Bird’s Eye View
• Threshold between campus and

community, academics and commerce
• An accessible gateway for students,

administrators, and the general public
• Transit hub with commuter lounge
• A center for sustainable community

services and information exchange

Vision
Plaza to Campanile View
• An easily found destination for students
• A place with full winter sun or dappled

fall shade
• An environment for performing,

socializing, meeting, or studying
• A nurturing place for rest and relaxation
• A place where you expect to meet your

friends
• A safe place for day and night activity
Student Community Center Plaza with green en terrace in front of

Chavez at left and 2-story addition to MLK at right.

Vision
Inside MLK to Plaza View
• A place of inventive student-initiated

experimentation
• Flexible and innovative spaces changing

hourly, daily or monthly
• Lounges and view terraces for meetings

and relaxation
• Venues for dance performances or

seminars
• An information center to strengthen

student-run organizations
• A forum for dialogue, diversity, and civic

engagement
MLK addition features a 2-story indoor-outdoor

tdoor lounge for meeting,
studying, practicing, or performing

meeting
performing
rest & relaxation
II - What
Transforming Place
Conceptual Design
• Interventions and Transformations
• Conceptual Program
Sustainable Design
• Linking to the Surrounding Environment
• Key Principles
• Global & Regional Linkages
• Integrated Applications
Accessibility
• Existing Condition
• Proposed Improvements
studying A Day in the Life of a Student
socializing

What
Conceptual Design
This study provides the campus with a

renovation plan for revitalizing Lower Sproul
Plaza, long identified as in need of program-
matic and physical redesign, to give the
students a high quality center for student life
with a mixture of services including retail,
dining, meeting and performance venues,
and space for student organizations and
student government.
The SCC is a gateway for students, faculty,

and visitors. A transit center on Bancroft
Way, a bustling neighborhood retail street,
will reinforce 24/7 activity. The north site
boundary is defined by Strawberry Creek,
a thriving riparian ecosystem. The master
plan reinforces visual connections to the city,
creek and campus landmarks and encourag-
es pedestrian movement and outdoor gather-
ing. Sustainable design elements are made
visible and tangible and include a storm
water filtration garden, green roofs, photo-
voltaic shade panels and operable windows
for natural ventilation.
Interventions and Transformations

The preferred scheme calls for a series of
careful interventions combined with adaptive
reuse of approximately 190,000 gsf of exist-
ing buildings and approximately 95,000 gsf
of new construction. The seismically “poor”
8-story Eshleman Hall will be replaced with
Before: Existing Conditions
What
Conceptual Design
a lower, more porous, 4-story design that,

as in the other existing building renovations,
will have built-in flexibility for the sharing of
spaces between the many types of student-
run organizations. King Student Union will be
transformed from its current imposing solid-
like mass back to its original design intent; a
transparent glass pavilion presenting an ac-
tive and open public face on all sides. Chavez
Student Center will be re-programmed with
large lounge spaces opening up to dramatic
views of the redwood trees along Strawberry
Creek. Underneath the renovated plaza deck,
the existing garage will remain and provide
convenient vehicular access for service
vehicles and disabled visitors with parking for
80 cars.
The recent seismic improvements to MLK and

Chavez will be incorporated into the preferred
scheme with an effort to minimize revisions
to any of this work. The existing mechani-
cal, electrical, and plumbing systems will be
mostly removed and replaced with improved,
highly efficient systems that will meet the
project’s sustainable energy efficiency goals.
Civil Engineering and Landscape Architec-
ture will enable storm water to be captured,
filtered, and re-used before allowing the site’s
drainage to flow into the ground or nearby
Strawberry Creek
After: Proposed new Student Community Center

What
Conceptual Design
Eshleman Hall patible with its architecture would maximize

Rated seismically “poor”, Eshleman will be its potential as a campus amenity.
demolished and replaced with a lower build-
ing with improved linkage between Bancroft Garage
and the Plaza. Eshleman Replacement will The Plaza deck above will be reconstructed in
provide larger areas of contiguous assignable order to accommodate larger trucks, sup-
space for greater program flexibility. port landscape parterres, and to allow for
additional building space at the King and
King Student Union Eshleman Replacement buildings. At the
The MLK building will be fully renovated. Garage level there could be a Student Events
Two story building additions on the west and Center programmed for use as a student
south sides will add much needed assignable performance / practice facility and a place
space including an accessible outdoor terrace for meetings, concerts, parties, lectures, and
adjacent to Pauley Ballroom and its nearby multi-media presentations. The Center’s loca-
meeting rooms. King’s facade will be trans- tion would benefit from the convenient acces-
formed from its current imposing wall-like sibility provided by a new elevator connecting
mass to its original design vision; a transpar- it to the SCC and Sproul Plazas above.
ent glass pavilion presenting an active and
open public face on all sides. At the plaza level an inner ring of activity con-
tains a mix of retail and student serving pro-
Chavez Student Center grams to create a transparent fabric that is
Chavez will be renovated to restore dramatic activated 24/7. Multiple upper level terraces
views of the redwoods along Strawberry and bridges serve to support this high degree
Creek and extend these views to Student of vitality.
Community Center Plaza. Program uses com-
Existing Sproul Plaza Proposed Student Community Center Plaza Addition and Remodel Ring of Activity
DWINELLE
What
ANNEX
DWINELLE HALL Conceptual Design
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• A key point of visual district orientation is
ALUMNI afforded by the consolidation of the east
HOUSE CHAVEZ
STUDENT end of Chavez
HAAS PAVILION
CENTER
SPROUL
HALL
• Simultaneous views to Strawberry Creek,
BARROW LANE
Sather Gate, Sproul Hall and the Student
Community Center are opened up
ZELLERBACH
HALL • New elevator connects existing Sproul
MLK
Plaza to the proposed SCC Plaza and Stu-
dent Events Center below at the Garage
CHURCH Level
ESHLEMAN REPLACEMENT
a
BANCROFT WAY
TELEGRAPH AVE.
DANA ST.
50’ 100’ 200’

Site Plan project buildings existing context strawberry creek
existing redwood canopy / viewsheds sight lines
green ribbon
Zellerbach Hall
Eshleman Hall
Bancroft Lower Sproul Plaza Cesar Chavez
Internal Movement Section a-a assignable program spaces public spaces circulation spaces North - East View

What
Conceptual Design
Conceptual Program
This project is based on the premise that a
student’s collegiate experience benefits from
having a balance of both academic and social
activities. The students could be signifi-
cantly involved in academics, but also spend
time on campus interacting with faculty and
participating in student organizations and
activities. Previous studies in 2007 carefully
identified a grouping of activities that could
have the kind of synergies that would result
in a facility greater than the sum of its parts.
Such activities or programs are categorized
below and shown in the Program Diagram on
this page:
Program Synergies
• Academic / Admin. Support
• Congregation
• Retail / Service
• Food
• Student Organizations
• Entertainment
Program Diagram: This diagram indicates program categories

with suggested venues in close proximity to each other so that
the sharing of common spaces is possible.
What
Conceptual Design
Critical Program Elements

• Revenue generating program – Program
elements that generate revenue will allow
SCC to be financially sustainable as a
vibrant student center
• 24/7 retail and program elements - Active

day and nighttime use is encouraged by
late-night or “24/7” type operations
• Unprogrammed congregation – Students

want indoor and outdoor spaces to hang
out and study - where they can feel at
home. A place where students can relax,
feel safe, comfortable and welcome.
Pre-Programming Student Workshop

What
Sustainable Design
Linking to the Surrounding Environment
MLK Photovoltaics
Aerial View: Campus Green Ribbon
project site strawberry creek watershed boundary proposed cistern
What
Sustainable Design
Key Principles
The revitalized Student Community Center will Chavez demonstrate a commitment to the conser-
make water, resource conservation and a height- vation of resources, history and physical memory.
ened relationship to Strawberry Creek hallmarks of Renovated and new buildings will harness energy
an extensive sustainable design program. and water conservation technologies such as en-
ergy efficient thermal envelopes, low flow plumbing
Key Sustainable Principles: fixtures and smart systems controls.
Water is a hallmark – From the planting of green
roofs, storm water collection, storage and reuse, to Resource Generation and Recycling –
the creation of bio-swales and a renewed con- Building surfaces and canopies clad with photo-
nection to Strawberry Creek, water is a recurring voltaic (PV) panels will generate electricity and
theme. A Rain Garden will celebrate the flow, filtra- also provide shade over outdoor areas and glazing.
tion and slow release of storm water into Strawberry Rain water will be collected, stored and reused.
Creek.
User controlled environment –
Education and Visibility – Occupants will have improved control over their
Sustainable design elements are integrated environment by using both low tech and high tech
throughout the project and are made visible as means such as operable windows, demand activat-
demonstrations of evolving technologies. ed controls, occupancy sensors and CO2 monitors.
Storefront for sustainable design – Flexible Planning Principles maximize

Ground floor retail may include space to serve as assignable program space –
resource center and public forum for events. A Flexible planning will allow the Student Center
place to inform, educate and converse for students to adjust to evolving program and student needs.
and the broader community. Creating programmable circulation, lobby and out-
door spaces provides a multiplier effect – increas-
Building on Strong Transit System – ing flexible gathering space and program support
New retail frontages and entrances on Bancroft beyond simple assignable area calculations.
and Lower Sproul Plaza will enliven the public
and commuter experience. Bicycle parking will be Restoring a Sustainable Vision –
distributed at grade for ease of use and safety. The mid-century optimism and vision of the
Student Center will be restored to meet the new
Adaptive Reuse / Resource Conservation – demands of students and UCB stakeholders.
The adaptive reuse and additions to MLK and Strawberry Creek

What
Sustainable Design
Global & Regional Linkages
Regional Plan
Section Looking North
What
Sustainable Design
Integrated Passive & Active Applications
PASSIVE / NATURAL
VENTILATION
GREEN ROOFS PROVIDE INSULATION,
STRAWBERRY CREEK: GREEN LAWN: REDUCE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT & COLLECT
IMPROVEMENT & DAYLIGHTING STORMWATER MANAGMENT RAINWATER, STORED IN CISTERN INTEGRATED PV /
OF EXISTING WATER BODY & HEAT ISLAND REDUCTION AND RE-USED FOR IRRIGATION SHADING ELEMENT
RAINGARDEN: UNDERGROUND PV PANELS CONVERT GREYWATER SYTEM NATIVE TREES &

STORMWATER MANGMENT & CISTERN SUNLIGHT TO FOR IRRIGATION RE-USE LANDSCAPING
FILTRATION ELECTRICITY & SHADING PROVIDE SHADING &
IDENTITY
Section Looking East

What
Sustainable Design
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What
Sustainable Design
1 Adaptive Reuse of MLK and Chavez 7 Campus & Community Connectivity

Clear commitment to resource conservation and the Pedestrian entrances and crossing paths are reinforced,
preservation of cultural memory. Replace 50 - year - old visible, and designed to allow for impromptu social
MEP equipment with new energy efficient systems. gathering.
2 Solar Harvesting 8 High Performence Building Envelope

Roof canopies and shade structures clad with laminated Insulated Low - E glazing combined with appropriate
glass photovoltaic (PV) panels will provide both shelter shading applications filter daylight, reduce heat gain
and “power” for outdoor student spaces. and energy consumption.
3 Green Roofs and Roof Gardens 9 Water Use Reduction, Storage & Recycling
Green Roofs and Roof Gardens provide insulation, capture Low - flow plumbing fixtures will reduce water use and
slow and filter stormwater, reduce the urban “heat island” waste water discharge by 40%. Rainwater will be captured
effect and make the project’s sustainable approach visible. on roof and plaza surfaces, stored in an underground
cistern and re-used for irrigation.
4 Permeable Surfaces / Stormwater Management /
Improvement Strawberry Creek 10 Materials & Resources
Stormwater run-off is managed by increasing permeable Recycled, regional materials with low VOC content limit
surfaces to percolation, as well as capturing, filtering and overall energy footprint and improve Indoor Air Quality.
storing rainwater and increasing percolation. This system’s
linkage to Strawberry Creek creates awareness and 11 Daylight & Lighting
educates people about the local environment and Design to allow and control daylight access. Incorporate
natural habitats. occupancy sensors and controls to reduce artificial
lighting demand as much as possible.
5 Rain Garden
A Rain Garden will be designed to slow and filter the Student 12 Climate Control
Community Center storm water flows before discharging into Design and incorporate passive ventilation
Strawberry Creek. strategies, i.e. operable windows, shading and glare
control, provide sufficient fresh air circulation and optimize
6 Linking to Public Transportation comfort for building occupants.
A shuttle stop and transportation links pedestrians and
cyclists to local, regional and international transportation.

What
Accessibility
Existing Condition
existing campus buildings existing project buildings proposed project buildings
accessible pathways landscape areas
What
Accessibility
Proposed Improvements
Entries to the plaza and its buildings will be

redesigned so that they are made accessible
to everyone.
• New path, ramp, and elevator at the

northeast corner near Ludwig’s Fountain
• New path and ramp at northwest corner

between Zellerbach and Chavez
• Improved paths and a new entry portal

serving the transit center along Bancroft
Way.
accessible pathways landscape areas

What
A Day in the Life of a Student
North-East Bird’s Eye View
What
Students most-likely will arrive from the

south side of campus by walking, riding the
bus, or biking up to the busy block of Ban-
croft Way between Telegraph Ave. and Dana
Street. Once there, they engage a vibrant
street scene lined with commercial, campus,
and civic facilities ranging from cafes, transit
oriented retail, and venues for student-run
organizations. There are accessible passage-
ways with views into the plaza, Zellerbach
Auditorium, the historic Chavez building, and
the redwoods of Strawberry Creek beyond.
These portals lead into the large plaza that is
filled and ringed with a range of student cen-
tered activities such as dance, music, political
discourse, dining, studying and meeting with
4 5 friends.
3 2 1
view points landscape areas

5

What
1 Existing Condition: Intersection of Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue looking west
What
An active threshold between campus and community

ACCESSIBLE ROOF
NEW 2 STORY ADDITION
PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
ESHLEMAN REPLACEMENT BUILDING
1 Proposed: A 4-story Eshleman Replacement Building steps down hill along Bancroft Way while a 2-story addition to the renovated MLK building is in the foreground.

What
2 Existing Condition: Entrance to Plaza along Bancroft Way at Telegraph Avenue looking north
What
An accessible gateway
2 STORY MLK ADDITION
2 Proposed: A pedestrian bridge connects MLK (right) to Eshleman Replacement (left).

What
3 Existing Condition: Passageway through Eshleman from Bancroft Way looking north
What
An active threshold between academics and commerce
3 Proposed: Entry Portal through Eshleman Replacement from Bancroft Way looking north at Zellerbach façade.

What
4 Existing Condition: View is looking north towards the Campanile from Lower Sproul Plaza. Chavez building is at left, MLK building is at right
What
what
A place to see and be seen
STRAWBERRY CREEK BEYOND
LOWER SPROUL
“GREEN RIBBON”
PV PANEL AND CANOPY
“GREEN RIBBON” TERRACE
4 Proposed: Student Community Center Plaza with green terrace in front of Chavez at left and 2-story addition to MLK at right.

What
5 Existing Condition: MLK food court at Plaza level looking north
What
A forum for participation, peformance, and civic engagement
5 Proposed: MLK addition features a 2-story indoor-outdoor lounge for meeting, studying, practicing, or performing

What
north-east birds-eye view
ESHLEMAN REPLACEMENT WITH

PASSAGEWAY TO BANCROFT WAY
HAAS
PAVILION
SPROUL HALL
SATHER GATE
What
Students will also approach the Student

Community Center Plaza from the north re-
turning home from the school day or as part
of the course of their daily travels on campus.
The SCC Plaza is more of an attraction now
that its open space becomes visible from
Sproul Plaza as one walks south from Sather
Gate toward Ludwig’s fountain. The addi-
6 tions to MLK and the Eshleman Replacement
building are limited in size so as to maintain
the existing roof line of MLK and to allow
more midday sun to enter the plaza during
9 the school year. Wayfinding is improved
8 7 since a portion of the existing south-facing
terrace at Chavez has been cut back enabling
the restoration of a strong axial relationship
between the two entries of Haas Pavilion and
Sproul Hall.
view points landscape areas

6

What
6 Existing Condition: Looking southwest from Upper Sproul Plaza, the view into Lower Sproul Plaza is blocked by a one-story portion of Chavez. MLK is at left, Eshleman beyond
What
Revealing a destination
MLK ADDITION
ESHLEMAN REPLACEMENT
AND PORTAL
6 Proposed: Existing one-story portion of Chavez is cut back to reveal a welcoming view into the new Student Community Center Plaza. This new expansive
view includes a glimpse of Bancroft Way through the entry portal of the Eshleman Replacement building.

What
7 Existing Condition: View is from Lower Sproul Plaza looking south between MLK and Eshleman to Sather Lane across Bancroft Way. MLK food court outdoor dining is at left.
What
A place that builds bridges for critical dialogue

NEW 2 STORY ADDITION
7 Proposed: MLK addition at left features a terrace off Pauley Ballroom that bridges over to the Eshleman Replacement Building.

What
8 Existing Condition: Looking southeast from Lower Sproul Plaza’s northwest corner. MLK is at left, Golden Bear sculpture is in foreground with Eshleman at right.
What
A place to gather and feel at home
8 Proposed: Green terraces in the plaza invite people to sit, relax, and engage the green ribbon landscape that extends from Strawberry Creek

What
9 Existing Condition: Service court and plaza steps at north side of Zellerbach looking east towards Chavez, Sproul Hall, and MLK.
What
Conveniently connected and accessible to all
9 Proposed: Restored pedestrian path is on axis between Haas Pavilion and Sproul Hall (distant). Storm Water Filtration Garden is in foreground.

celebrate create analyze
III - Why
Identifying Opportunities
Program Vision
• Maintain Student Centered Focus
• Celebrate Leadership
• Integrate Sustainability
• Maxmize Utilization
• Build an Implementable Strategy
Master Plan Goals

• Adapting and Rebuilding
• Linking and Integrating
• Creating Flexibility
• Shaping Movement
• Building Identity
sustain preserve • Preserving & Commemorating

• Strategic Implemetation
Campus Scale
• Walking Distance
• Bicycle Routes
• Watershed
District Scale
• Site Analysis
• Microclimates
Sustainability
• Lower Sproul Student Center Today
Historic Significance
• Commemoration
• Preservation

Why
Program Vision
The Student Community Center aims to

support a variety of program types by bring-
ing them together into one location. This
arrangement affords the students convenient
one-stop shopping which could go a long
way in helping them navigate through the
various academic and social challenges they
face. The idea, as shown in the bubble dia-
gram on page 22, is to have a congregation
of key student programs sharing a variety of
spaces such as living rooms, lounges, meet-
ing rooms, outdoor terraces, and cafes. In
addition to having programs that generate
revenue in order for the SCC to be sustain-
able and long lasting there also needs to be
active day and nighttime use including late-
night or “24/7” type operations as much as
possible. Such a mix of program elements
is what is necessary in an attractive center
where the students can be comfortable,
relaxed, and feel welcome.
Workshop participants identified and prioritized program elements rating the importance of program activities and the qualities of place.
Sheltered Outdoor Congregation / Study Spaces Plaza will remain hardscape for large group gathering Comfortable Indoor Student / Study Spaces Programmed Outdoor Spaces
Why
Program Vision
Maintain Student Centered Focus Celebrate Student Leadership and Identity • Provide “pop-up” retail opportunities to
serve the seasonal needs of the student
• “Make Big Berkeley small”: Provide clear • Support the legacy and evolution of the community
pathways for logistical support in a wel- center’s role in the free speech movement
coming environment • Support cultural diversity and multi-cul- Build an Implementable Strategy
• “One-Stop Shopping”: Provide a centrally tural awareness
located resource for student help and • Include revenue generating retail for
direction Integrate Sustainability necessary cash flow
• “Mix of retail and student programs”: • Provide a range of phasing strategies to
Create synergies between public serving • Reinforce and display sustainable de- accommodate evolving needs and re-
retail spaces and student programs. sign measures and practices as a critical sources
• “24/7 uses”: Promote program activities component of the university’s educational
that have extended hours of operation to mission
meet demand and maintain the center’s
viability. Maximize Utilization
• Make visible student-initiated creative
activities • Allow for multiple uses in combinations
• Balance group and individual identity: of private and public spaces
Provide opportunities to build identity of • Provide shared resources for student
individual departments within the larger organization use
student center and campus environment • Create flexibility for outdoor programs of
varying scales and venue criteria
A forum for student action Opportunities for Student Identiy Distributed Retail or Farmers Market

Why
Master Plan Goals
The goal of this study is to shape an implementable 3. Creating a Flexible Mix of Uses – 6. Preserving and Transforming Cultural
vision for the Student Community Center that is to build a synergy of complementary programs, and Natural History -
rooted in both physical and programmatic planning services and gathering spaces to respect the legacy of Lower Sproul Plaza
criteria, with consensus from key campus admin- • Diversity of adjacent uses maximize the inter- while integrating 21st century innovations in
istrators and student representatives. This study sections between program entities. sustainable design
forms the foundation for subsequent programming • Adaptable loft spaces allow for flexible plan- • Reinterpret MLK and Chavez to achieve original
and design development phases. The master plan ning and evolving aspirations
and feasibility study along with supporting docu- • Nested scales of proximity and adjacency • Restoration
ments will form the basis for the upcoming SCC fee • Shared resources • Preserve Historical Markers (FSM)
referendum in spring 2010. • Circulation / Movement • Maintain Plaza (serve public gatherings / FSM)
1. Adapting and Rebuilding – 4. Shaping Movement – 7. Strategic Implementation –

to transform a fabric of underutilized spaces (inte- to reinforce & recast existing movement pat- to assess and identify opportunities for maxi-
rior and exterior) to meet evolving student needs terns and maximize opportunities for visibility, mizing value while leveraging shared resources
and aspirations identity and gathering • Economic Vision: Investment in Student Space
• Assess existing buildings and open spaces • Security and Retail Revenue Generation
• Adaptive reuse and addition • Encourage 24 / 7 occupation
• Rebuild where necessary • Transit Several common goals for activating the Student
• Service Community Center emerged from the workshops
• Pedestrian and meetings:
2. Linking and Integrating SCC to • Bicycle • Provide access to services, food / café and
Campus, City and Region – study centers on a 24 hour 7 day per week
• Linking and Integrating Campus and City / 5. Building Identity at Multiple Scales – basis
Region to balance individual and group identity • Create space for student driven initiatives such
• Integrating Sustainable infrastructure and • Create inclusive community space as storefronts for bike repair or a bicycle shar-
systems • Intersections between Public and Program / ing program and flexible retail spaces respon-
• Transparency: Visual and Physical Dept assignable space sive to seasonal needs or student initiative
• View sheds to and from SCC • Create places of refuge and prospect • Include educational features that help foster
• Adjacency to supporting program elements collaborative learning
• “One stop shopping” for students and visitors
Why
Campus Scale
Walking Distance
• Student Community Center is within a short

walking distance to most points on campus
• SCC is centrally located between campus and

student housing and student services
• SCC is conveniently located within walking

distance of public and campus parking lots and
structures
• Sather Lane, a retail lined mid-block pedestrian

alley, channels students, visitors and
commuters directly into the heart of SCC
Existing Neighborhood Map

single night shuttle route regional transportation
single day shuttle route multiple day shuttle route multiple night shuttle route bart station Pedestrian Circulation
student housing project site parking structures underground parking potential program growth

Why
Campus Scale
Bicycle Routes
• Berkeley encourages bicycle commuting with a

network of bicycle lanes and parking options
• Lower Sproul Plaza is a major gateway between

city and campus bicycle paths
• Bicycle shops for service and supplies are

desired by students
• For safety and convenience bicycle parking

should be located near building entrances
• Underground or less visible bicycle parking

has been unsuccessful due to perceived safety
concerns
Existing Neighborhood Map
bicycle parking enclosed bicycle parking p&t secure bicycle parking facilities on - campus bicycle routes Campus Bike Share Program
off - campus bicycle routes student housing project site potential program growth
Why
Campus Scale
Watershed
• Strawberry Creek bridges regional influ-

ences (watershed and micro-climate)
with a range of core campus open
spaces and buildings including LSP
• The watershed of the south fork of

Strawberry Creek originally extended
south to Bancroft at Telegraph. Any
redevelopment of the plaza should make
this natural process more evident
• Visual and infrastructure connections

Existing Aerial View: Campus Green Ribbon
between the LSP and Strawberry Creek
should be identified, clarified and
celebrated
Existing Regional Watershed Existing Aerial View: Potential Site Filtration & Drainage
project site strawberry creek
watershed boundary proposed cistern

Why
District Scale
Site Analysis
Moffit • A constellation of student services and

Library programs are clustered in adjacent
buildings
• Lower Sproul Plaza is located within a

transitional zone between campus and
city
Anthony
Hall
Haas Chavez
Pavillion Upper
Sproul
Plaza Sproul
Lower
Sproul Hall
Zellerbach
Plaza MLK Hearst
Recreational Gym
Sports Facility
Eshleman
Existing Lower Sproul Plaza District Aerial Existing Lower Sproul Plaza District Diagram
lower sproul plaza existing student services potential program growth /

surge temporary locations
Why
District Scale
Site Analysis
Eshleman
Bancroft Way
Zellerbach
MLK Lower
Sproul Plaza
Upper Sproul
Plaza
Chavez
Strawberry Creek
Existing Lower Sproul Plaza - District Bird’s Eye

Why
District Scale
Micro Climates
Lower Sproul Plaza lacks a range of micro

DWINELLE
ANNEX climate zones to enhance pedestrian comfort
DWINELLE HALL
• Adjacent spaces at Upper Sproul Plaza

CREE
K provide a range of micro climate choices
RRY
WBE
STRA
• Lower Sproul Plaza offers only two micro

ALUMNI CHAVEZ climate zone choices: sun and shade
HOUSE STUDENT
CENTER
HAAS PAVILION
SPROUL
BARROW LANE
HALL
ZELLERBACH
HALL
MLK
CHURCH
ESHLEMAN
HALL
BANCROFT WAY
TELEGRAPH AVE.
DANA ST.
Site Plan
0’ 50’ 100’ 200’
redwood tree canopy facades receiving mid-afternoon sun
formal tree canopy building footprint building shadow sun - covered plaza
Solar & Shading Study: Sections
Why
District Scale
Micro Climates
Existing Site section looking west Existing Site section looking north
Upper Sproul Plaza is typically sunny - trees provide shade and choice Large paved areas in LSP are uncomfortable for informal gatherings Tall buildings on three sides shade a portion of LSP all day

Why
Sustainability
Lower Sproul Student Center Today
Restoration of Strawberry Creek initiates • Visible Connections

UC commitment to Sustainability The lack of connection to the creek has been
The restoration of Strawberry Creek began in 1987 exacerbated by insensitive changes over time.
and is now an international example of urban Windows which originally allowed light and
creek restoration. Strawberry Creek is now a views of the creek into the garage level spaces
unique natural environment with views, riparian have been walled in. The reprogramming of
and wildlife habitat and meandering walking paths Chavez from dining commons to office space
for students and the campus community. It is an has resulted in a warren of closed offices and
everyday reminder of the fragility of nature and the hallways.
importance of sustainable design to balance man’s
impact on the environment. Restoring a Sustainable Vision
Opportunities for improving linkage to • Transit

Strawberry Creek Regional buses and campus shuttles (over
450 per day) provide a lifeline of foot traffic
• The Student Center is isolated from the along Bancroft. The Student Center is centrally
Creek Environment. located making the BART station, student Strawberry Creek
Strawberry Creek severely flooded in 1962 after housing and services and most points on
which UC Berkeley implemented floodcontrol campus within easy walking distance. However
measures. Design and construction of the transit users would be better served by side-
Student Center, completed in 1968 reflects this walk adjacent shelter, retail and amenities.
defensive reflex with the result that the creek
is isolated and largely invisible from Lower • Connectivity and Visibility DWINELLE
ANNEX
DWINELLE HALL
Sproul Plaza. Wayfinding, building entrances and pedestrian STRA

WBER
RY CR
EEK
paths need improvement to encourage active ALUMNI

HOUSE CHAVEZ
STUDENT
CENTER
• Storm water flows to Creek are hidden. use by students and community. Although the
HAAS PAVILION
SPROUL
HALL
BARROW LANE
As the South Fork Strawberry Creek flows Student Center is conveniently located midway ZELLERBACH
HALL
MLK
HEARST
FIELD
ANNEX
westward, its watershed extends south to between Sather Gate and Haas Pavilion most
RECREATIONAL
SPORTS FACILITY
CHURCH
ESHLEMAN
PFA
THEATER
HALL
Bancroft Avenue at Telegraph. This no longer prefer to walk around rather than through BANCROFT WAY
TELEGRAPH AVE.
DANA ST.
evident. Storm water from Student Center Lower Sproul Plaza.
buildings and plazas is piped and unceremoni-
ously released into Strawberry Creek. Existing Lower Sproul Plaza
Why
Sustainability
• Adaptive Reuse / Cutting Edge 50

years ago
While originally conceived to be modern, open
and efficient, the Student Center is showing
its age and falls short of its original aspira-
tions. Interior space planning is dominated
by enclosed offices rather than more flexible
open plan layouts. Adaptive reuse of buildings,
where possible, would help preserve historical/
spatial memory, allow ongoing use and save
resources and expended energy over demoli-
tion.
• Building Systems and Thermal Envelope

need replacement
New insulated materials and technologies Chavez 2-Story Atrium
would greatly improve the energy performance
of building skin and glazing. High performance
insulated glazing units would maximize day-
light opportunities and moderate heat gain and
conditioning loads. New building systems and
smart controls are more energy efficient and
compact.
• Visible Sustainable Elements

With the exception of Strawberry Creek, envi-
ronmental education opportunities for students
and the campus community are limited or not
readily visible.
Transit Stop along Bancroft Way at Telegraph Avenue

Why
Sustainability
2
5 3 1 1
8
10 8
4
7
7
8 6
Why
Sustainability
Existing Site Assesment
1 Outdated Systems 7 Campus & Community Connectivity

50 year old equipment is functional but are space and The depressed plaza at Bancroft and Telegraph isolates pe-
energy inefficient compared to new generation equipment. destrians from direct access to buildings and open space.
Plumbing fixtures should be replaced with water Pedestrian routes and building entrances are not readily ap-
saving models parent
2 Solar Harvesting 8 Inefficient Building Envelope

Photovoltaic (PV) Panels are installed on MLK roof, but Uninsulated glazing and exterior walls provide poor energy
are not visible to students or visitors and acoustic performance
3 Stormwater 9 Climate Control

Roof and Plaza drainage is piped and unceremoniously Lack of operable windows deny occupants natural
released into Strawberry Creek ventilation and energy savings on days with temperate
weather
4 Impermeable Hardscape Plaza
Lower Sproul Plaza and upper terraces are fully paved. 10 Eshleman is a poorly located and inefficient building
Eshleman keeps Sproul Plaza in shadow for much of the day
and its interior is not conducive to flexible use by student
5 Open space around Alumni House does not create organizations
linkage between Sproul Plaza and Strawberry Creek
This area is physically and visually isolated from the plaza
and discourages easy east-west movement
6 Public Transportation
Public transit access is strong along Bancroft. BART
station is 15 minutes away. Bicycle parking is insufficient,
inconvenient or not perceived as safe

Why
Designed by Hardison and DeMars with Law- administrative offices and student academic
rence Halprin, the existing California Student support services that had been displaced
Center was completed in 1968 following 20 from other locations on campus. This change
years of phased design and construction. At in program mix lessened the amount of foot
the time it was hailed as an award winning traffic in the plaza to such a degree that the
example of campus planning. Patterned area has become a bleak and underutilized
after the Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy, space. Over 40 years have passed since the
a variety of buildings with a range of sur- complex’s opening concert at Zellerbach Au-
face textures and materials were positioned ditorium yet, few changes have been made to
around a large open plaza to create a vibrant keep up its vitality and so Lower Sproul con-
pedestrian space for students, faculty, and tinues to be a neglected, almost void space at
visitors. Initially cast as a memorial student the center of campus.
center with a program that commemorated
those who served in World War II, the com- The highly praised project, both during and
pleted plaza and buildings contained a cafete- after construction, is a strong example of
ria (Chavez), auditorium (Zellerbach), student postwar American college and university
activities building (King), and a student office architecture. Breaking from the norm set by
building (Eshleman). other prominent student unions of the day
where single buildings would be set in isola-
For many years the buildings and plaza tion amongst a lush landscape, the existing
functioned as intended with a healthy cross California Student Center was designed as
circulation of pedestrians and a range of a dynamic urban space to deliberately link
activities from small dance troupe practices the pastoral campus with the unpredictable
to large rallies and concerts. In 1989 the vitality of the Berkeley community. Avoiding
cafeteria / dining commons was given over to the negative aspects of the popular “Brutal-
Why
ist” style of the time, the architects sought to • Character defining features of the Vernon Ballroom, and the Tilden Room will be
incorporate a lighter and more comfortably DeMars designed buildings; Chavez, MLK retained in their original appearance as
scaled expression. In the concrete building and Zellerbach, may remain intact in the closely as possible.
materials, they used board formed patterns revitalized Student Community Center.
and thin shell hyperbolic-paraboloids * Other significant site features and public
• Building additions and deletions will art works, such as the concrete bas relief
The existing center retains most of its historic respect and complement the original by Emmy Lou Packard, the strap iron
fabric and setting and is still able to convey design. Existing insensitive physical sculpture by Robert Howard, and the
a feeling of 1960’s era California when the modifications and program changes will Golden Bear sculpture by Tom Hardy on
state could afford to build large public works be addressed where feasible. a column by Vernon DeMars will also be
projects. There continues to be an associa- preserved and integrated into the new
tion with historic events, such as the rallies • Required seismic upgrade and/or code Student Community Center
and demonstrations of the Free Speech compliance work will likely impact interior
Movement. spaces in MLK and Chavez. Such impacts Commemoration
are noted for MLK in a 2006 feasibility * The Free Speech Movement will be com-
Preservation study and similar impacts may be ex- memorated with markers and plaques
The following points highlight the new Stu- pected for Chavez, its two story atrium in and its legacy will be maintained through
dent Community Center’s efforts to preserve particular. programs accommodating student cen-
the cultural memory and respect the original tered gathering.
design vision: • The renovated plaza will remain primarily
hardscape to serve as an outdoor forum * Original Design Visions will be reinter-
• The Lower Sproul Plaza Complex was for public gathering and debate preted and improved using new, forward
completed in 1968. It is almost 50 years thinking materials and systems.
of age, a basic threshold for consideration * Architecturally significant spaces, such as
of historic significance. Chavez Atrium, MLK’s Main Lobby, Pauley

process
IV - How
Building A Shared Vision
Process
• Gathering
• Weaving
• Implementing
Student Workshops
• Student Participation
• Sustainable Design
• Pre-Programming
Implementation
• Cost
• Phasing
workshops implementation

How
Process
Previous studies had been conducted since from the previous 14-year period of stud- were held from Fall 2008 through Spring
1994 that served to inform the current mas- ies enabled the design team to quickly gain 2009.
ter planning and feasibility study, the goal critical insights into the opportunities and
of which was to develop a preferred scheme constraints of Lower Sproul. Student Workshop #1
into an overall master plan with consensus Initial Master Planning Principles were re-
from key campus administrators and stu- Weaving: Master planning principles were viewed:
dent representatives. The master plan is to established based on analysis of existing • Student Centered – primarily for student
then be put to a student fee referendum in conditions and direct feedback from students culture and community
spring 2010. The feasibility portion of the and administrators through meetings, inter- • Identity – reflect unique UCB qualities
study defines the scope of the renovation views, and workshops. Conceptual Design • Ecology – sustainable design strategies
work through building and utility systems proposals were tested against these princi- • Flexibility – can grow in phases and
surveys, various technical assessments, ples such that a preferred scheme emerged. change
phasing plans, and a pair of reconciled cost • Feasibility - implementable
estimates. Implementing: The preferred scheme
was then tested for its feasibility such that Emerging Design Principles were proposed:
Beginning in September 2008 the design issues of constructability, code compliance, • Campus Connections: enhance visibility
team followed a work plan that outlined a phasing, and cost have been analyzed to the • Transparency: see and be seen
sequential process of Gathering, Weaving, degree possible given the preliminary nature • Microclimate response: more green
and Implementing. of the conceptual design scheme. The ulti- space with choices for sun/shade
mate goal of this phase was to ensure that • Flexibility and Growth: create a flexible
Gathering: Information was collected from the study reflects the values and vision of the armature for performances and increase
previous master planning studies and as- student and administrative representatives. areas for study, storage, and dance
sessments of existing conditions through • Way-finding: increase visibility of student
review of existing documents and firsthand A series of workshops involving both student groups
site visits. Building from information gleaned representatives and campus administrators
How
Student Workshops
• Pedestrian movement: draw people into about the existing conditions of Lower Sproul - Public Art
the plaza and what should be changed. - Retail
- Site Planning
Students were asked to rank a set of eight Student Workshop #2: - Landscape
initial program elements: Master planning principles that had emerged Transportation
• Congregation from previous meetings and interviews were - Slow cars on Bancroft
• Support reviewed reaching consensus on key prin- - Promote bus ridership
• Entertainment ciples. - Facilitate bike use
• Service Food
• Food The group also tested site planning and - Organic
• Retail building massing strategies by placing foam - Local
• Graduate Student Center blocks and colored paper onto a site model. - Less meat
• Multicultural Center Together the architects and the students - Compost
identified physical planning features to be Habitat
It was noted that the elements of Congrega- considered. - Collect rainwater
tion, Support, Service, Graduate Student - Use local sustainable materials
Center and Multicultural Center appeared to Sustainable Design Workshop: - Conserve water
be the most desirable. Food and Retail were Students working in groups at tables pre- Community
not ranked as the most desirable elements, pared a series of lists and diagrams that - MCC
but were confirmed by the students as being highlighted various sustainable design initia- - Anticipate growth
important to the center nonetheless. tives. Specific features were categorized as Energy
follows: - Conserve
Students also broke into two groups and Design - Passive / wind & sun
generated responses to a set of questions - Porous facades

How
Student Workshops
Waste fied the desired program “wish list” including achievable goals and confirms that the
- Reduce and recycle “public” spaces and associated qualities and Master Plan/Feasibility Study initiatives
Miscellaneous experiences. can be phased to meet funding
- Scream sustainability! • Program synergy: Supports synergy
The project’s sustainable design features are Pre-Programming Workshop #2: between program elements and multi
in direct response to the goals and desires Reached consensus on a set of Guiding functional spaces
highlighted in the Sustainable Design Work- Principals or Vision Statement for the new • History: Respects and highlights the site
shop. Student Community Center project such that ‘history’ (i.e. free speech movement)
it would be supported by the student body in • Transparency: Promotes transparency
Student Workshop #3: a fee referendum. and access to and between services (See
A master plan framework with conceptual and be seen)
design options were reviewed as well as a Key master planning principles emerged for • Campus / City: Balances connections to
preferred conceptual design scheme. Issues the series of workshops: the fabric of the campus and city.
of concern were identified.
• Identity: Reflects unique UC community Some common proposals for activating
Student Workshop #4: of multicultural inclusiveness Lower Sproul also emerged from the work-
Identified spaces students like on campus • Community: Is primarily “Student cen- shops and meetings:
that they would also like to see in the SCC. tered” both in program and design
• Ecology: Reflects and displays sustain- • Having access to services, food / café,
able practices while using a design strat- and study centers on a 24 hour 7 day per
Pre-Programming Workshop #1:
egy rooted in ecological principles week basis
Identified and prioritized program elements
• Growth: Creates a” flexible armature” for • Creation of space for student driven
rating the importance of program activities
a range of programmatic activities that initiatives, such as storefronts for a bike
and the qualities of place. Participants identi-
allows for growth and change sharing program or temporary retail for
• Implementation: Builds a framework of seasonal needs
How
Student Workshops
A series of workshops involving both student representatives and campus administrators were held from Fall 2008 through Spring 2009. The “tossing of the Oski Bear” was used as a touchstone for full participation.

How
Implementation
Phasing Parcel E: student centered services. Temporary and

At this time there are significant limits to • Storm Water Filtration Garden demountable performance and shade struc-
available funding making it necessary to tures are installed in the plaza, new ramps
prioritize the project’s components into logi- Parcel X1: and steps are constructed at the northwest
cal phases of construction. To determine • Rebuilding of ramp to parking garage so and northeast corners of the plaza and a new
the best ordering of these components the that longer trucks can enter three-stop elevator is installed in place of an
project site was divided into different areas of abandoned stair.
work and designated as parcels: Parcel X2:
• Rebuilding of steps and constructing a Phase 2: (Includes Parcels B, C, and E)
Parcel A: ramp to provide an accessible entrance It includes the renovation of the existing MLK
• Eshleman Hall demolition for the pedestrian path coming up hill building with a new two story addition and
• Eshleman Replacement Building from Haas Pavilion terrace that wraps the south and west fa-
• Renovation of a portion of plaza deck that cades. The existing Lower Sproul Plaza deck
was connected to the existing Eshleman Parcel X3: and supporting subterranean garage struc-
building • Rebuilding of steps and constructing a ture are renovated along with the removal
• Renovation of a portion of the plaza ramp to provide an accessible entrance and reinstallation of more permanent per-
structure at the garage west entrance to from Upper Sproul Plaza into the reno- formance and shade structures on the plaza
allow 13’-6” high box trucks to enter vated Lower Sproul plaza deck. A Storm Water Filtration Garden is also
• Installation of a new three-stop elevator in installed at the project boundary’s northwest
Parcel B: place of an abandoned stair at the north- corner.
• MLK renovation east corner of the plaza.
• MLK addition Phase 3: (Includes Parcel D)
• Renovation of a portion of plaza deck that The parcels listed above are grouped and This phase includes a complete renovation
was connected to the existing MLK build- ordered into phases with user safety, student of the Chavez building and involves some
ing services, and revenue generation as being demolition at the east end and south ter-
among the highest priorities. race. These are strategic alterations that will
Parcel C: open up dramatic site lines from the Plaza to
• Plaza renovation Phase 1: (Includes Parcels A, X.1, X.2, and Sather Gate, and Sproul Hall to Haas Pavilion.
• Garage structure renovation X.3)
This begins with a tearing down of the exist-
Parcel D: ing seismically “poor” Eshleman building and
• Renovation of existing Chavez building constructing a safer replacement building that
provides a facility for revenue generation and

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Appendix
Authors
University of California, Berkeley – University of California, Berkeley – University of California, Berkeley –

Steering Committee Program Advisory Committee Finance Committee
Miguel Daal Nad Permaul Khira Griscavage

President, Graduate Assembly Executive Director ASUC Auxiliary Director, Administration FF&B (co-chair)
Roxanne Winston Barbara Gross Davis Paula Milano

President, ASUC AVC Equity & Inclusion Acting Director, SMCP (co-chair)
Catherine Koshland Tyler Stovall Ron Coley

Vice Provost for Academic Planning and Facilities Dean, UGIS AVC, BAS
(co-chair)
Mark Griffith Nad Permaul
Harry LeGrande Acting Chair, TDPS Executive Director ASUC Auxiliary
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
(co-chair) Doug Warrick Robert Hatheway
General Manager, Cal Performances AVC, Real Estate Services
David Blinder
Associate Vice Chancellor, University Relations Elizabeth Dupuis MaryEllen Himmel
Director, Doe & Moffitt Libraries Director, Development & Community Relations
Emily Marthinsen
Assistant VC, Physical & Env. Planning, Prof. Patricia Butler Jodie Rouse
Capital Projects CAPRA Representative Director, Budget & Planning
Jonathan Poullard Jonathan Poullard David Rhoads

Dean of Students, Campus Life & Leadership Dean of Students Undergrad Representative
Gibor Basri Shawn LaPean Jordan Smith

Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion Director, Cal Dining Undergrad Representative
Nathan Brostrom Mike Weinberger Blake Holland

Vice Chancellor for Administration Director, Rec Sports Grad Representative
John Ellwood Triffid Abel Tom Klatt

Committee on Academic Planning Grad Representative Vice Provost’s Office, Staff to Committee
and Resource Allocation
Alberto Ortega
Christina Maslach Grad Representative University of California, Berkeley –
Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning
Capital Projects
Daniel Work
Paula Milano Grad Representative
Principal Analyst, VC Admin-Financial & Mgmt. Analysis Alicia Rosenthal
SMCP Mark Griffith Project Manager, Capital Projects
Acting Chair, Theater Dance Performance Services
Emily Sexton Jim Horner
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration Campus Landscape Architect, Capital Projects
Beth Piatnitza
Associate Director, Physical & Environmental Planning
Appendix
Authors
University of California, Berkeley – University of California, Berkeley – Ameeti Mishra

Student Advisory Committee Pre-Programming Student Participants ASUC intern
Miguel Daal, President Miguel Daal Aditi Mishra

President, Graduate Assembly President, Graduate Assembly RHA rep
Roxanne Winston Roxanne Winston Erica Odukoya

President, ASUC President, ASUC MCC
Alex Cole-Weiss Taymyr Bryant Krystle Pasco

Undergraduate Representative MCC intern ASUC Executive Vice President
Bradley Froehle Andrew Chang Nish Rajan

Grad Representative Interim Coordinator, MCC Graduate Assembly
Justine Lazaro Felby Chen Dave Rhoads

Graduate Representative CLL (Dean of Students Liaison) + ASUC Aux ASUC Store Operations Board
Davene Mignott Vanessa Coe, Bridges Kifah Shah

Undergraduate Representative Multicultural Resource Center ASUC Senate
Krystle Pasco Alex Cole-Weiss Melissa Smith

ASUC Executive Vice President Undergraduate Representative Student Advisory Committee
Dave Rhoads Bradley Froehle Jennifer Tai

ASUC Store Operations Board Grad Representative Student Advisory Committee
Jennifer Tai Mary June Flores Zac Taylor

Student Advisory Committee ASUC Senate Undergraduate Planning,Capital Improvements Committee
Dan Work Marcelo Garzo Tracy Teel

Graduate Representative MCC, ESUSC, Green Bike Share Cal Performances
Jonathan Poullard David Gregory Gabriela Urena

Dean of Students LED / S. Club MCC
Allison Falkenstein Ian Hepworth

Haas- VP Sustainability
University of California, Berkeley – Gloria Hernandez

Alumni MCC
Josh Daniels Kushal Kadakia

Alumni Representative Student Liaison, UC Student Affairs
Raquel Figeroa Justine Lazaro

UCB alumnus Graduate Representative
Davene Mignott
Undergraduate Representative
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Appendix
Authors
Master Plan / Feasibility Study Team
Buzz Yudell
Partner
Mario Violich
Principal in Charge
Jeanne Chen
Collaborating Principal
Richard Destin
Associate, Project Manager
Adam Padua
Senior Associate
Simone Barth
Associate
Consultant Team
Willett Moss
CMG (Landscape)
Steve Murray
KPFF (Civil)
Bret Lizundia
Rutherford & Chekene (Struct.)
Allan Daly
Taylor Engineering (Mech. & Plumb.)
Craig Oty
OMM (Electrical)
David Cobb
Davis Langdon (Cost)
Jim Carruthers
Brailsford & Dunlavey (Retail)

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University of California, Berkeley

Student Community Center

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II What: Transforming Place

III Why: Identifying Opportunities

IV How: Building A Shared Vision

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sustainable future activism

Views of Proposed Design

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The Student Community Center is a…

• Home for renewal, participation, and performance

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Plan of Proposed Conceptual Design

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Bird’s Eye View

• Threshold between campus and

• An accessible gateway for students,

• Transit hub with commuter lounge

• A center for sustainable community

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Plaza to Campanile View

• An easily found destination for students

• A place with full winter sun or dappled

• An environment for performing,

• A nurturing place for rest and relaxation

• A place where you expect to meet your

• A safe place for day and night activity

Student Community Center Plaza with green en terrace in front of

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Inside MLK to Plaza View

• A place of inventive student-initiated

• Flexible and innovative spaces changing

• Lounges and view terraces for meetings

• Venues for dance performances or

• An information center to strengthen

• A forum for dialogue, diversity, and civic

MLK addition features a 2-story indoor-outdoor

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rest & relaxation

studying A Day in the Life of a Student

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This study provides the campus with a

The SCC is a gateway for students, faculty,

Interventions and Transformations

Before: Existing Conditions

a lower, more porous, 4-story design that,

The recent seismic improvements to MLK and

After: Proposed new Student Community Center

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Eshleman Hall patible with its architecture would maximize

50’ 100’ 200’

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Program Diagram: This diagram indicates program categories

Critical Program Elements

• 24/7 retail and program elements - Active

• Unprogrammed congregation – Students

Pre-Programming Student Workshop

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Aerial View: Campus Green Ribbon

project site strawberry creek watershed boundary proposed cistern

Storefront for sustainable design – Flexible Planning Principles maximize

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