Collaborative design

1. Presentation by Dr. Mary Somerville and Dennis Humphries AIA
Achieving Excellence Through A Collaborative Design Process
9 May 2012 Queensland University of Technology

2. The Auraria Campus
University of Colorado/Denver
Metro State University
Community College of Denver

4. What is a collaborative
design process?

9. Campus crossroads

10. Built in 1976 to serve a
maximum of 15,000
students. …Today, the
Auraria Library serves
50,000 students.

14. Auraria Library 1976
Auraria Library 2011
Auraria Library 2016

15. “A skin of aluminum and glass surrounds the Auraria Library building. Sun blinds
have been attached to the glass skin to dim the sunlight. The library façade, in
white enameled aluminum, contrasts with the dark earthy colors of the brick
buildings on campus.”
Werner Blaser, Helmut Jahn: Transparency, 1996

16. 1977 – Michigan City Public Library

17. 1979-1985 – State of Illinois Center, Chicago

18. 1987 – Chicago O’Hare Terminal One

19. 2012 –Mansueto Library, University of Chicago

20. “Inside, the installation
has been fitted visibly,
so that all spatial
changes will be possible
at any time. … Planted
interior courtyards
loosen the building. The
interior space is an open
system.”
Werner Blaser, Helmut
Jahn: Transparency,
1996

22. 1978 Excellence in
Design Award,
AIA Chicago
“A refreshing and highly-
imaginative solution; a
straightforward
warehouse of books with
little pretensions from
our industrial society."

23. Auraria Library 2012

24. Student Survey Results
Private study rooms
would be great… I couldn’t find any place to
sit today… more tables
and chairs, please!
Increase study
carrels…
We need more
Additional power computer stations…
outlets for our laptops
would be so useful…

25. Great libraries are the
foundation of great
academic institutions.

35. Auraria Library and Media Center Design Charrette
30 November 2010/ 1 December 2010
Day 1
8:30 AM Introductions and roles of participants.
Review Charrette agenda and projected schedule.
8:45 AM Statement/Definition of the Project Goals.
9:00 AM Review of existing systems conditions/limitations.
10:00 AM Mind Breaking”- current/future trends.
11:00 AM Building Breaking- (group design input)
12:00 AM Working Lunch summarizing preferences/dislikes.
1:30 PM Development of Initial Concepts and Ideas. (breakout sessions)
4:00 PM Summarize /Assign Homework to be completed for Day 2.

36. Auraria Library and Media Center Design Charrette
30 November 2010/ 1 December 2010
Day 2
8:00 AM Summarize Process to date.
8:15 AM Review of initial concepts/ideas
9:00 AM Develop three alternatives. (breakout sessions)
11:30 AM Working Lunch.
12:30 PM Engineering and planning consultants review three alternatives.
1:15 PM Synthesize three alternatives to one concept. (breakout sessions
2:15 PM Present preferred option
2:45 PM Summarize work and outline a schedule to complete the study.

39. Mindbreaking……
If you go to the usual places for answers,
you get the usual answers.
So let’s explore beyond
where you normally would go.

51. Master Plan Charrette

52. Welcome Back
8:00 AM Breakfast
8:15 AM Why We Are Here Again
Review of 2010 Design Charrette
8:45 AM Archetypes
10:30 AM Thinking Big
11:00 Auraria Library Place by Place
a. Study Rooms
b. Service Point
c. Main Street
Lunch break
d. Courtyard
e. Café
f. Center for Colorado and the West
2:45 Summarize/next steps

53. Who is the audience for our work?
Students Students
Library Staff Library Staff
Donors Donors
Broader Community

54. Three Questions to Answer:
What Capabilities Must a 21st Century Graduate Need?
Students
What Activities Must He/She Complete to Develop Those Competencies?
Donors What Materials / Resources are Needed?

55. Recent Enhancements: Faculty Lounge

56. Recent Enhancements: Jackson Enhanced Learning Center

57. Current Enhancements: Phase One Construction

58. Thinking Big
Campus crossroads
Sanctuary
‘Anti-Ivy’
Unique Coloradoans
Joy of Inquiry
Black Box Theatre
Pragmatic
Simple Elegance
Should be one of the top 5 reasons to come to AHEC

71. Auraria Library 2016

72. permeable
dynamic
the hive
the hub
central
sanctuary
international
virtual
adventure
extend
future
‘the Beacon’
1. Entry to Exploration

76. performances
gallery
patio
plaza
bistro
indoor/outdoor
downtown
views
synergy
stage
laptops
art
2. Confluence Café

77. performances
gallery
patio
plaza
bistro
indoor/outdoor
downtown
views
synergy
stage
laptops
art
2. Confluence Café

78. Café – Charette Proposal

82. performances
gallery
patio
plaza
bistro
indoor/outdoor
downtown
views
synergy
stage
laptops
art
3. Collaboration Rooms

86. inviting
open
night events
discover
oasis
platform
interactive
transparent
4. The Connective Courtyard

91. flexible
interactive
evolving
timeless
intimate
storytelling
connectivity
unique
diverse
local
personal
4. The Center for Colorado & the West