1868
- The Horse Barn was built in 1868 at 520 Elm Dr
- Building was originally named the “farm barn” and was built to house livestock, hay, and horses
1899
- Horse barn was redesigned and renamed the name it has today
-The redesign was done for draft horses to work the nearby fields and was designed in a Tudor style
2023
- Horse barn currently remains underutilized
-The horse barn is currently unoccupied, unused, and in need of a renovation.
FOOD
- Babcock Dairy Store
- Four Lakes Market
- Bucky’s Vasity Meats
- The Feed Bag
RECREATION
ENTRANCE
- Porticos in front and side entrances must be kept to maintain the historical integrity of the building
- Entrance doors on the first floor must stay in the same place.
CHIMNEY
- Runs through 3 floors of building and cannot be changed
POPULATION CENTERS
- Lakeshore dormitories
- Union South
- Various parking lots and garages
- Allen Centennial Garden (free public garden)
- Picnic Point (trailhead)
- Near West Fields (outdoor playing fields)
- Bakke Recreational Center (fitness center)
WINDOWS
- Old and historic windows must be kept
STRUSS SYSTEM
- Columns and beams may not be removed
Located on the far west side of the UW Madison campus, the historical horse barn is a Tudor styled building surrounded by campus buildings and in close proximity to Lake Mendota and the Lakeshore dormitories.
What do you prioritize to improve wellness on campus?
1. Variety of choice
2. Engaging the senses
3. Nurturing the mind and the body
4. Exploring the opportunity
5. A place to belong
6. Accessibility
“A lot of the buildings I have class in do not have natural light.”
“I wish there were more greenspaces where people could do work in.”
“I would like more color in buildings.”
HOW MIGHT WE... create a fun and inclusive environment where students can feel comfortable and explore opportunities.
Optimize and achieve indoor air quality. Strategies include the removal of airborne contaminants, prevention, and purification. From research, students like to go outside to destress and get fresh air; some students also wanted a greenhouse.
Utilize building design technologies and knowledge-based strategies to encourage physical activity. Requirements are designed to provide numerous opportunities for activity and exertion, enabling occupants to accommodate fitness regimens within their daily schedule. From research, some students workout or go on walks to destress.
Optimize water quality while promoting accessibility. Strategies include the removal of contaminants through filtration and treatment and strategic placement. From research, sustainability is an important aspect of creating a successful wellness space.
Create an indoor environment that is distraction-free, productive, and soothing. Solutions include design standards and recommendations, thermal and acoustic controllability, and policy implementation covering acoustic and thermal parameters that are known sources of discomfort. From the research, students want more comfortable seating.
Encourage healthy eating habits by providing occupants with healthier food choices, behavioral cues, and knowledge about nutrient quality. From the research, some students wanted healthy food options ad well as cooking classes.
Support mental and emotional health, providing the occupant with regular feedback and knowledge about their environment through design elements, relaxation spaces, and state-of-the-art technology. From the research, students have different ways they like to relax, so giving them choice will allow each individual feel included in the wellness experience.
Minimize disruption to the body’s circadian rhythm. Requirements for window performance and design, light output and lighting controls, and task-appropriate illumination levels are included to improve energy, mood and productivity. From the research, students want more natural light in buildings.
To provide a welcoming and innovative environment that positively impacts student and community wellbeing, while preserving the historic qualities of the horse barn.
The horse barn will serve as a safe space for students where they can explore various versions of choice, support, and engagement to benefit their wellbeing
The word “hana” comes from the Japanese language, meaning flower. The Hana Hub is a university wellness center that revolves around a blooming flower, representing growth, rejuvination, and healing (including physically, mentally, and emotionally).
The space strives to create a welcoming and inclusive space to cater to a diverse range of needs and preferences, and invite students to explore themselves and their interest.
The space has many dynamic shapes and curves, along with natural elements and materials and comfortable furniture, to provide a calming and soothing atmosphere. When students enter the Hana Hub, they are open to surprises and activities, that allow them to explore different hobbies, explore their creativity, an engaged within the community all while being in a relaxed and joyful environment.
Growth through nature Community growth
Logo Inspiration
H A N A H U B
Growth through nature
Community growth
Personal growth
Growth through nature
Community growth
Personal growth
F1: LessThanFive Chair
Steelcase Coalesse: COLT5
Sustainability:
• LEED: v4.1 Low Emitting Materials
• Living Building Challenge (LBC): Imperative 08
• RESET Materials: VOC Materials
• WELL Feature 04: VOC Reduction
Finish:
• Ice matte Test:
• SCS Indoor Advantage Gold - Furniture: Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI)
T1: Kona Table, Square - 30
Hightower: HTKNCTS230
Sustainability:
• SCS Global Services: Indoor Advantage Gold Certified
• International Living Future Institute: Living Building Challenge Red List 3.1
• LEED v4 and v4.1 Materials and Resources: Building Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials credit
Finish:
• Top: Ash veneer
• Base: Mist gloss
Test:
• Meets ADA requirements
F2: Aleta Stool
Viccarbe: ALTAH-1
Sustainability:
• N/A
Finish:
• Top: Iota
• Base: Baltic birch Test:
• N/A
T2: Kona Table, Square - 30
Hightower: HTKNCTS230
Sustainability:
• SCS Global Services: Indoor Advantage Gold Certified
• International Living Future Institute: Living Building Challenge Red List 3.1
• LEED v4 and v4.1 Materials and Resources: Building Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials credit
Finish:
• Top: Ash veneer
• Base: Mist gloss Test:
• Meets ADA requirements
F3: Avery Chair
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams: 1466-005T.065495
Sustainability:
• Eco-friendly high-density, high-resiliency cushioning
Finish:
• Designtex: Billard Cloth- Avocado
Test:
• N/A
T3: Coffe Table CH008
Steelcase Coalesse
Sustainability:
• N/A
Finish:
• Baltic birch
Test:
• N/A
F4: Work Belle
Steelcase West Elm: WESBELC
Sustainability:
• SCS Global Services: Level ®2
Finish:
• Storm Cloud Test:
• ANSI/BIFMA X5.4-2020
• ANSI/BIFMA X6.4 - 2021
• California Technical Bulletin 117-2013
