Current Program Analysis Proposed Program Organization

Needed Programs:

The Ohio Statehouse is the state’s central government building located in the capital, Columbus. Its program therefore consists of government programs. In this building resides the physical manifestation of the state government as whole. The state government is meant to represent the people of the state. However, the majority of the people who are represented are white and male. In order to counteract the divide between the government and all of the people of the state, there needs to be some program changes. The statehouse currently is daunting and intimidating to many, even though they are the ones who make up the people of the state. Representation of all needs to be main factor of building that is supposed to be representing the state as whole. The lack of circulation throughout the building also causes problem. It makes the statehouse appear secretive and hidden,

Outdoor

Adding this program to the site would encourage the public to come onto the site as well as make them feel more comfortable because there is a casual spot for them. This may heighten their sense of belonging while being on the property of a government building.

Connections to Public Programs in Columbus

Representation:

The Ohio Statehouse’s strictly political program does not provide a point of interest for a lot of the public. It creates divide between the public and the politicians. In order to bridge this gap, more programs pertaining to the public need to be brought in. This includes community aspects like community gardens or other gathering places, history through historic sights or museums, and artwork from arts centers or cultural centers. With these programs inserted into the statehouse, it encourages the public to enter rather than to feel intimidated.

The Ohio Statehouse’s strictly political program does not provide a point of interest for a lot of the public. It creates divide between the public and the politicians. In order to bridge this gap, more programs pertaining to the public need to be brought in. This includes community aspects like community gardens or other gathering places, history through historic sights or museums, and artwork from arts centers or cultural centers. With these programs inserted into the statehouse, it encourages the public to enter rather than to feel intimidated.

Representation by Race

This program comes from the community gardens around Columbus. Adding this program to the statehouse will bring in an aspect of community to the building. Charity/Organization Room: This program would allow these organizations to have kiosk

Representation:

Representation:

Government Representation by Race

The offices in the Governor’s hall can be condensed and moved in order to create space for gallery.

The hearing rooms in this space are some of many in the statehouse and are not necessary, rather the space could be turned into something for the public like a gallery.

Combine the current museum and museum gallery space in order to make Native American Tribute Museum.

Instead of a gift shop, implementing a Non-Profit Pop-up Center into this space.

The patio space gives the public space to relax and feel comfortable on the site of the statehouse.