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Schematic Design Entrances

• Entrance Corridors - Site

University of Minnesota Michael P. Schumann LA 3002 Exercise 3 Date: 02-17-10

Entrances relocated for di-
The site design is organized rect acces, lined with trees
around a central metephor, to form an Allee` attract-
“Wild Minnesota”. ing visitors and proovide a
a framed view when walk-
The spatial metaphor was used ing through the gateway.
to develop a space that resem-
bles Minnesota’s distinct kettle
morain landscape. Circulation
• Circulation directed to the
Using the oval geometry as- peripheral of the site cre-
sociated with kettle morain ating a distinct an infor-
landscapes, the design utilizes mal experience through
unique landforms to create the center of the site, in
and evoke a sense place. addition to providing safe
and effecient connections
Matched with native vegeta- throughout the university
tion, the site’s design offers a B
variety of experiential qualities Landform
that can be shared by all visti- • Mounds provide enclosure
tors. and devide site into a se-
ries of smaller more inti-
Keeping with the traditional mate spaces.
“patch and linear” grouping
of vegetation assoicated with Outdoor Cafe`
the type of landscape depicted, • Native landscape offers
the vegetation is strategically Nolte guests an opportu-
placed to assist the landform A nity for outdoor seating,
in defining spatial boundaries. extending the Nolte Cafe
into the site.

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Open Space
• Informal gathering space
offers an area for students
to study and recreate.

Outdoor Classroom
• The entire site offers op-
portunities for alternative

Schematic
learning at the Bell Mu-
sues in the form of an out-
1 inch equals 20 feet door classroom.

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Section Cut A
Detailed section expressing the experiential quality of the outdoor seating
located within the mix of symbolic landforms.

Perspective View B

Section Cut A` Facing Northwest

Schematic
Section Cut A`` Facing Northeast