COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
MASTER PLAN OVERVIEW
FUTURE CAMPUS PEOPLE
Master Plan Presentation |BoardofTrusteesMeeting | 6.22.2021 | 4 A TEAM OF GLOBAL EXPERTS Planners,Architects, Economists,Futurist, Education,Arts AndCulture, Technology,ConsumerStrategist
AND VISION OVERVIEW
540+ diverse voices included in workshops, interviews, observations & walk-throughs, survey and roundtable discussions uncover unmet needs, identify future goals, and understand the unique Columbia experience.
WORKSHOPS
SURVEY
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DISCOVERY
OBSERVATION
KNOWN/VISIBLE/ OUTCOME UNKNOWN/HIDDEN/ PROCESS UNSCHEDULED/IN-BETWEEN/UNEXPECTED SCHEDULED/EXPECTED 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 3 1 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 2 2 2 4 2 4 5 5 2 1 MAKING AIMING FOR SPACEFORINDUSTRY SEAMLESSNESS ONCAMPUS W/RESOURCES SUPPORTING INFORMAL LEARNING CELEBRATING BOTHTHEPARTS ANDTHEWHOLE 2 3 4 5 SHARING WORK EASILY, MAKING PROCESSVISIBLE 1 DRAFT SYNTHESIS
WHAT WE HEARD
SHOWCASE COLUMBIA WORKING EVERY DAY
BECOME THE INDUSTRY HUB FOR COLLABORATION
BUILD CONNECTIVITY TO AND BETWEEN RESOURCES
AMPLIFY LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM CONNECT INDIVIDUAL IDENTITIES TO THE WHOLE
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CAMPUS CONCEPT
Asa result of the master plan process three key strategies:
MasterPlan Presentation | 7 DEFINE ALIGN AMPLIFY
CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
TODAY, RESOURCES ARE SPREAD THIN AND CONNECTIVITY DOESN’T COME EASY ACROSS COLUMBIA’S CAMPUS.
BY DEFINING
A CENTRAL CAMPUS WE CONCENTRATE THE COLUMBIA EXPERIENCE.
NEW AND EXISTING BRIGHT SPOTS ON CAMPUS BECOME THE CORNERSTONES OF TOMORROW’S CAMPUS.
ALIGNED DEPARTMENTAL ADJACENCIES BUILD CONNECTIVITY WHILE SHARING RESOURCES.
1104 S. WABASH
33 IDA B. WELLS
623 S. WABASH
11TH & WABASH
CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
REALIGNED DEPARTMENTAL ADJACENCIES BUILD CONNECTIVITY WHILE SHARING RESOURCES.
II - SYNTHESIS &
PHASE
DESIGN
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A CENTRALLY LOCATED PURPOSE BUILT BUILDING AMPLIFIES ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN FACULTY, STUDENTS, AND INDUSTRY.
NEW ACADEMIC CENTER
CAMPUS
MASTER PLAN
NOW IS THE TIME TO THINK DIFFERENTLY ABOUTWHO YOU ARE AS A COLLEGE AND WHAT YOU ASPIRE TO BE.
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A DATA-RICH CAMPUS MODEL
Thedata rich model of Columbia’s campus wasthe foundation for an in-depth analysis of existing space.
Thedigital model of the entire campus created a deep understanding of space types, size,ownership, and use.
KEY FINDINGS - OUR CAMPUS 1306 1312 1014 72 33 600 624 618 623 619 1104 754 916
KEY FINDINGS - OUR CAMPUS SPACE TYPE AVAILABILITY
Future teaching methods require large, flexible classrooms.
Thesespaces are not widely available on today’s campus due to the physical limitations of Columbia’s building portfolio – specifically column spacing and ceiling heights.
SMALL CLASSROOMS
Small classrooms for delivering specialized content will be important in the future but there is currently an excess on campus.
MEDIUM CLASSROOMS
Flexible classrooms with 60 seatsplay a keyrole in Columbia’s pedagogy.Existingmedium and largeclassroomsarealready in high demand.
LARGE CLASSROOMS
Extra largeclassrooms with adjacent breakout spacesareneededfor newpedagogies but donot exist asneededoncampus.
Small Classroom: 1,400 sf
Extra Small Classroom: 600 sf
Medium Classroom: 1,800 sf
Large Classroom: 2,400 sf
Extra Large Classroom: 3,000 sf
SMALL CLASSROOMS MEDIUM CLASSROOMS LARGE CLASSROOMS
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UNDER UTILIZED HIGH DEMAND MISSING TODAY
RIGHT SIZED CLASSROOMS AND SPACE PEOPLE NEED FOR VARIOUS USES
SMALL MEETING ROOMS
GROUP MEETING ROOMS
REMOTE LEARNING
Medium Classroom: 1,800 sf
TOUCHDOWN / PANTRY
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OFFICE SPACE UTILIZATION
0 200 400 600 600 SMichigan 623 SWabash 916 SWabash 33 Ida B. Wells 72 E11th 624 SMichigan 1104 SWabash 754 S.Wabash 618 SMichigan 619 SWabash 1306 SMichigan 1014 SMichigan 1312 SMichigan 1600 SState WorkSeats
SEAT OCCUPANCY BY BUILDING Occupancy Vacancy Occupied Work Seats Vacant Work Seats 80% 82% 50% 92% 38% 28% 90% 47% 61% 89% 63% 28% 64% Occupancy Percentage 58% KEY FINDINGS - OUR CAMPUS
WORK
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Excess or underutilized office space represents potential space to retrofit and accommodate other uses in the future.
STRATEGIC APPROACH TO SPACE ON CAMPUS
Based on current functionality and future potential, all buildings within Columbia’s campus portfolio were organized into three categories.
*Note:ThenewStudentCenterat754S.Wabash,whichopenedin2019,
KEY FINDINGS - OUR CAMPUS 1600 S. State 1014 S. Michigan 600 S. Michigan 1104 S. Wabash 624 S. Michigan 916 / 1000 S. Wabash 33 Ida B. Wells 72 E. 11th 618 S. Michigan 1312 / 1306 S. Michigan 623 S. Wabash 619 S.
Wabash
Highneedfor intervention Moderateneedfor intervention Lowneedfor intervention Master PlanPresentation | 17
KEY FINDINGS - OUR CAMPUS
Purpose built teaching and student spaces
are core to Columbia College’s mission and are at the top of the future space needs.
RIGHT-SIZE CLASSROOM SPACE
Createlarger,high quality,andmore flexible classroomsthat accommodatelargercourse sizes andamore positive student experience.
INVEST IN PURPOSE-BUILT SPACE
Existingbuildings areunable to accommodatelarge gatherings, movement courses,and production spaces.Purposebuilt spacesareneededto facilitate current andevolving pedagogy.
REBALANCE OFFICE SPACE
Offsetthe overabundanceof low-quality offce space with meeting andsupportspace.Provideconvenient touchdownspacefor transient facultyto work and connectwith peers.
PROVIDE SUPPORT ACROSS CAMPUS
Studentsmanagingbusyschedules andlearning across extended hours require convenientstudy, collaboration, andsupport spacenear their classes.
LEARNING SPACE
3,716nasf 54,083nasf 141,543nasf 67,700nasf 11,200nasf 155,700nasf 199,342 NASF 234,600 NASF STUDY SPECIAL USE STUDENT LIFE 200,353nasf 15,283nasf 24,854nasf 140,300 nasf 24,500nasf 34,800nasf 240,490 NASF 199,600 NASF
-40,600 NASF OFFICES MEETING SERVICE/ SUPPORT 136,392nasf 146 39,203nasf 62 79,172nasf 88 48,753nasf 131 23,178nasf 16 14,097nasf 12 9,418nasf 9 9,033nasf 41 30,909nasf CLASSROOM 132 23,600nasf 87,100nasf 58,600nasf 31,300nasf 21,200nasf 9,500nasf 9,100nasf 34,100nasf 372,481 NASF COMPUTERLAB/ CLASS MEDIA PRODUCTION MOVEMENT ENSEMBLE/ PERFORMANCE/ EVENT SCIENCELAB REHEARSAL SERVICE STUDIO/SHOP 147,800nasf 402,800 NASF
WORK SPACE
+30,319 NASF CAMPUS LIFE + 35,258 NASF
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MASTER PLAN TIMELINE SUMMARY
CCC MASTER PLAN - TIMELINE FIRSTIMPRESSIONSANDOTHERIMPROVEMENTS PlannedImprovementsUnderRegularCapitalExpenditures YEARS1-5 Campus Wide Street-scape Enhancements 600 S. Michigan Lobby Improvements 618 S. Michigan 2nd Floor Renovations, Basement Classrooms 618 S. Michigan Welcome Center 623 S. Wabash Improvements 1600 S. State Upgrades 1104 S. Wabash Renovations Master PlanPresentation 19
MASTER PLAN TIMELINE SUMMARY
CCC MASTER PLAN - TIMELINE ConstructNewAcademicCenter Renovate33IdaBWells“SoundHub” ConstructNew“MoveHub” ConsolidateCampus FIRSTIMPRESSIONSANDOTHERIMPROVEMENTS PlannedImprovementsUnderRegularCapitalExpenditures YEARS1-5 CampusWideStreet-scapeEnhancements 600S.MichiganLobbyImprovements 618S.Michigan2ndFloorRenovations,BasementClassrooms 618S.MichiganWelcomeCenter 623S.WabashImprovements 1600S.StateUpgrades 1104S.WabashRenovations TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT
efforts to support new phase YEARS 5-11 Master PlanPresentation | 20
Fundraising
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS
BRANDED THRESHOLDS
Thesuccessful Wabash Arts Corridor has created a unique experience in the South Loop and throughout Columbia’s campus.
A SENSE OF PLACE
Newmuralsand street graphicslocated at strategic intersections and thresholds can further define the “central campus” while creating a distinctive sense of place. Newartwork couldabstractandinterpretthe four areasof concentration,further defining special momentson campus.
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS
BRANDED THRESHOLDS
CONSISTENT BRANDING AND STREETSCAPE
Strategiesinclude:
Installmurals and street graphics at Ida B.Wellsand 11th Street to define the central campus.
Addresseast-west corridors on campus to create identifiable thresholds throughout the central campus.
Createconsistent branding for all new“areas of concentration”.
Install consistent landscaping, bike racks, street lighting, and wayfinding graphics in front of all Columbia Collegebuildings.
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CTA CTA
CTA
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
GETMOREFROM YOURGROUNDFLOOR
TOMORROW
Well-lit and sheltered semi-public spacein front of building. Clearand standardized departmental signage.
Highly visible Columbia signage.
Universallyaccessible and touch free entryvestibules. Digital and interactive building information linked to personalmobile devices.
Automated check-inor precheck-in via mobile device.
Integrated sanitation stations.
Gracious waiting zone alleviates lobby congestion.
Active and flexible spacefor impromptu or choreographedevents.
Small reserved meetingspace available.
Refurbishedelevators integrate technology showcasingcurrent events.
Visible communicating stairs alleviates congestion at elevators and activate space.
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STREET VESTIBULE WELCOME
GATHERING ELEVATOR COMMUNICATING STAIR
AMODELFOR GROUNDFLOOR AMENITIES
EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY
Install self-servekiosks where students and guestscan connectwith others in the building, reserveand modify space,and seamlessly sync with mobile devices.
MISSION CONTROL
Engagingand easyto find, the welcomedesk has clear sight lines of the lobby.
VISIBILITY AND AWARENESS
Balconyandcommunicating stairs createporosity and connectivity between floors
THE FRONT PORCH
Createzonesoutside of security wherestudents andvisitors canget oriented, wait for friends, and gaincomposure.
THE FLEXIBLE FORUM
Provide space for ambiguous and impromptu events.
FOCUS FAST
Smaller, enclosed huddle roomsallowfor quick focused meetings and private conversations.
A PROFESSIONAL PLATFORM
Large, adaptable ground floor teaching and multipurpose rooms provide spaceto bring outside industry in.
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618 S. MICHIGAN
Thenew welcome center in 618 S.Michigan is an outstanding home base for visitors and prospective students, leveraging its prominent location on Michigan Avenue.
Optimize and restack administrative oices to enhance adjacencies between departments.
New wayfinding and streetscape
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Reimagined welcome center
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
MAKING HUB
623 S. WABASH
While currently underutilized, preserving 619 S. Wabash for future expansion and infrastructure upgrades of 623 S. Wabash provides long-term flexibility for the Making Hub & Campus Experience.
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS
MEDIA HUB
1104 S. WABASH
1104 S.Wabash is the proposed Media Hub, activating the ground plane and enhancing the street presence of its primary departments.
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS
MEDIA PRODUCTION CENTER
TheMPCis heavily used and most optimized, but its location creates challenges. Key amenities can improve the user experience.
• Dedicated Spacefor Virtual Connection
• Focus Rooms
• FoodOutpost
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TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT
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CCC CAMPUS PLAN -TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT
SOUNDHUB 33IDABWELLS
Primary Departments
• Music
• Audio Arts & Acoustics
• American Sign Language
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CCC CAMPUS PLAN - TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT
NEW MOVEMENT HUB
Primary Departments
Theater
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• Dance
NEW PURPOSE-BUILT ACADEMICCENTER
Cross Collaboration Hub for Faculty
• Class / Lab
• Collab. & Support Space
• Faculty Hub
• Industry Hub
• Library
• Meeting Spaces
• Purpose-built flexible classrooms
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CCC CAMPUS PLAN - TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT
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