An institution’s planning and architectural character is derived from the cultural and regional influences of the time in which the campus was established. Different eras invoke different values, academic missions and economic restraints, from which an historic campus character is formed. How are today’s challenges and paradigms in campus planning, building and development different from those faced when the campus was initially formed? How does an institution address these differences when planning campus expansions and improvements or new building projects? Do they possess physical characteristics that respond to the historic character of the campus? Is it important that they do so?

The purpose of this symposium is to explore how different institutions approach the physical development of their campus. What are their priorities? What guidelines and tools do they have in place to achieve campus planning and building goals within the institution’s historic context?

Below are potential issues to be addressed:

• How do an institution’s academic goals and imperatives influence new campus development?

• With multiple internal interests competing for limited financial resources, how does an institution address the financial issues related to campus development?
• Are there premiums identified with planning and design goals and guidelines that are factored into annual budgets and capital campaigns?

• Compare and contrast an institution’s historic physical plan with a current plan for growth and change.
• Should institutions develop new design guidelines for campus growth that provide road maps for new planning and design projects?
• How are these tools used?
• What process is in place to balance competing needs and ensure the campus planning and design goals are met?

Program:

8:00AM–8:30AM Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30AM–8:40AM Opening Remarks, John McGuire, Vice President, HOK

8:40AM–9:10AM Keynote Speaker

9:10AM–10:00AM San Diego State University: Building for the Future
on the Foundations of the Past
Lauren Cooper, Director of Facilities Planning Design & Construction
San Diego State University

Come and hear how San Diego State University, now a comprehensive university with over 39,000 students and $160 million annually in research projects, began with seven original Spanish Mission-style buildings in the 1930's, was diverted from the original aesthetics during decades-long expansion periods, and has today redirected the campus architecture to return to a Spanish form that both respects the past and rejoices in the future.

10:00AM–10:50AM Context and Content: A Modern Approach to Historic Cores
Jorge de la Cal, Associate Principal, CO Architects
James Simeo, Associate Principal, CO Architects

Campuses with historic cores provide opportunities to connect to a sense of tradition and identity. Planners and designers can take advantage of these opportunities by aligning themselves with what is best in that heritage while addressing the needs of the modern environment. This session provides general principles to consider when approaching the design of buildings with strong contextual cues or mandates. Case studies provide examples of good campus buildings that successfully combine modern technical requirements with a strong sense of place.

10:50AM–11:40AM Occidental Master Plan
Aseem Inam, Occidental College

11:40AM–12:30PM Pomona College, Claremont: Contemporary Science Within an Historic
Campus/Neighborhood Context, Case Study: Richard C. Seaver Biology Building
Brian Pratt, Principal, Bauer and Wiley Architects

12:30PM–1:30PM Lunch

1:30PM–3:00PM Panel Discussion moderated by John McGuire, Vice President, HOK
Lauren Cooper, Director of Facilities Planning Design & Construction
San Diego State University
Jorge de la Cal, Associate Principal, CO Architects
James Simeo, Associate Principal, CO Architects
Aseem Inam, Occidental College
Brian Pratt, Principal, Bauer and Wiley Architects

3:00PM Closing Remarks/adjourn

Sponsorship

We'd like to thank our generous sponsors!

Gold Level

Stantec, www.stantec.com

Silver Level

Alfa Tech Cambridge Group, www.atcginc.net
Anshen + Allen, Architects, www.anshen.com
Ayers Saint Gross, www.asg-architects.com
BOORA Architects, www.boora.com
Cannon Design, www.cannondesign.com
Carter + Burgess, Inc., www.c-b.com
Degenkolb Engineers, www.degenkolb.com
Gilbane Building Company, www.gilbaneco.com
Harris & Associates , www.harris-assoc.com
Kwan Henmi Architecture/Planning, Inc., www.kwanhenmi.com
Parsons/3DI, www.3di.com
Paul Roberts & Partners, Inc., www.prparch.com
Perkins + Will, www.perkinswill.com
Ratcliff Architects, www.ratcliffarch.com
Rutherford & Chekene, www.ruthchek.com
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP, www.som.com
SMWM, www.smwm.com
Steinberg Architects, www.steinbergarchitects.com
Swinerton Management & Consulting, www.swinerton.com
tBP/Architecture, www.tbparchitecture.com
WRNS Studio, LLP, www.wrnsstudio.com
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP, www.zgf.com

Bronze Level

Architectural Resources Group, www.argsf.com
ARUP, www.arup.com
CO Architects, www.coarchitects.com
DES Architects + Engineers, www.des-ae.com
DLR Group, www.dlrgroup.com
Forell/Elsesser Engineres, Inc., www.forell.com
HMC Architects, www.hmcarchitects.com
INTEGRUS Architecture, www.integrus.net
KlingStubbins, www.klingstubbins.com
Lease Crutcher Lewis, www.lewisbuilds.com
LMN Architects, www.lmnarchitects.com
Mahlum Architects, www.mahlum.com
MHTN Architects, www.mhtn.com
On Line Consulting Services, www.onlineconsultingservices.com
Sandis, www.sandis.net
Sasaki Associates, Inc., www.sasaki.com
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., www.sgh.com
Thomas Hacker Architects, www.thomashacker.com
Walker Parking Consultants, www.walkerparking.com

Sponsorship list last updated February 7, 2008

Pacific Sponsorship Application (PDF)
Sponsorship Opportunities (PDF)

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact:

Sponsorship Coordinator
Myrna Esther Wagner
mwagner@swinerton.com
Regional Business Development Manager
Swinerton Management & Consulting, Inc
260 Townsend St
San Francisco, CA 94107
415.984.1287
415.984.1345 Fax

SCUP Staff
Betty Cobb
betty.cobb@scup.org
339 East Liberty Street, Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734.998.6595
fax 734.998.6532

Questions?

Conference Chair
Veda Solomon
HOK
veda.solomon@hok.com
424.298.4526

Professional Development Co-Chair
Tom Fortier
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, LLP
tfortier@zgf.com
503.224.3860

Online Form or Website Contact:
SCUP
April Pichlik
april.pichlik@scup.org
734.998.9172