Ramon TURNER

Ramon Turner New College House Advisor: Joanne Aitken

PROJECT SUMMARY In an attempt to expand upon its College House system, the University of Pennsylvania has requested individual proposals and feasibility studies from the lucky seven of us. The University has selected the site at 38th & Spruce Street, which is currently home to the existing Stouffer Hall. The streets are both classified as Urban Arterial streets by the City of Philadelphia. The site takes on a unique triangular shape from the diagonal created by Woodland Walk to the South, and continues running both southwest and northeast of the site. Penn has decided that the existing building is out dated and beyond its useful life, and would like to replace it with a New College House, one that can accommodate the needs of today’s students and faculty, and beyond.

The New College House will build on the same principles and ideas established by the University and its definition of what a college house ought to be.

The proposed building must create an environment that is both a living and learning community for both students and faculty. The idea is to continue the education beyond the classroom, and to create a home-like atmosphere that fosters engagement and nurtures intellectual growth. It must contain residential rooms, social and academic spaces, as well as live in academic and administrative support. The new facility will continue to embody the Existing Site Location essence of the Stouffer house moto of “Nihil Domo Similius,” which translates to “Nothing Comes Closer to Home.”

Regional Map of Delaware Valley

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SUSTAINABLILITY AND PROGRAM FEATURES Sustainability Goals • Control stormward runoff by using the guidelines set by the City of Philadelphia Water Department.

• Use green roofs where possible as a way to control the heat island effect, as well as stormwater.

• Use a greywater system, from sinks and showers, to irrigate landscaping and the green roof.

• Use passive and stack ventilation where possible to reduce the energy usage.

Program Features • Combine Stouffer and Mayer Halls into one building • 350 Student beds using a mix of suites and single rooms with varying sizes • 10 Graduate advisor units at 800 s.f.

• 5 Faculty units at 1,000 s.f.

• 1 Dean’s unit at 2,000 s.f.

• 1 Master’s unit at 2,000 s.f.

• 1 Main dining hall at approximetely 5,000 s.f. (including servery and storage) • 1 Library at approximetely 3,500 s.f.

• 1 Fitness area at 1,000 s.f.

• 5 Student lounges/study areas • Private outdoor space • Flexible ground floor retail space, with large restaruant space • New below-ground trolley station

Case Study: Roger Williams College - North Residence Hall

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View from corner of 38th & Spruce

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Final Review Renderings

View from 38th & Woodland