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T h e P res en t at ion Team

CO L L ECT IVE A SP I RAT I O NS FO R T H E RRC P RO JECT

+ Regenerative - The Conservancy Center as the Model of Regenerative Design...

+ Reenergizing and restoring the land, the building, and the culture + Resurrect the infirmary respectfully + Maximizing the positive contributions of the site to the greater good

(ecological, educational, cultural, and societal)

+ Harmonious – Use Nature’s Momentum to Fulfill Users’ Needs + Embrace passive design usage + Demonstrate low impact site design

CO L L ECT IVE A SP I RAT I O NS FO R T H E RRC P RO JECT

+ Integrative - Create a Center of Cross Pollination Where Diverse Groups Create and Sow the Seeds of Change

+ Promote open collaboration and meaningful intellectual exchange between diverse groups

+ Weave site and building together holistically to support multiple uses: Science, art, ecology

+ Make the RRC environment a living eco lab

+ Inclusive - Universally appealing, culturally inclusive design where everyone will feel welcome and valued

Get the dream you want within the budget you have.

R E E N E R G I Z I N G A N D R E S T O R I N G

T H E B U I L D I N G , T H E L A N D , T H E C U LT U R E

Regenerative

+ The Building - Rising from the ashes like a phoenix, the 1930s era infirmary will be reborn as a new hub of sustainable research and discovery.

+ The Land - Native vegetation restored to reflect the site’s natural character

+ The Culture – Indigenous influence reflected in designated indigenous studies area which will offer valuable lessons to be learned

R E E N E R G I Z E

T H E B U I L D I N G A N D L A N D

+ Restoration approach + Maintain appearance + New construction approach + Materials that can be used for dual

purposes

H A R N E S S I N G T H E P O W E R O F N A T U R E :

PA S S I V E A N D L OW T E C H D E S I G N

+ Strategies for minimizing the building’s external load (daylighting, thermal mass and natural ventilation)

+ PV renewable energy + Skylight wells as thermal chimneys + Punched windows with spectrally selective glazing + Slow moving large blade ceiling fans

Harmonious

E l e m e n t s o f P a s s i v e S o l a r D e s i g n

+ Textbook greenfield design ideal

P a s s i v e S o l a r D e s i g n I d e a l : D e t a i l

P a s s i v e D e s i g n O p p o r t u n i t i e s

+ These elements are already present in our building

PV Solar System

A c t i v e S y s t e m s

Low Energy HVAC

+ Minimal electricity driven equipment + Zero carbon energy flow + Enhanced thermal comfort

M A K I N G E V E R Y O N E F E E L W E L C O M E : U N I V E R S A L LY A P P E A L I N G , C U LT U R A L LY I N C L U S I V E D E S I G N

+ Biophilic Design + Simplicity in Design + Connecting with specifics of place (history, culture, geology, etc.) + Natural light to evoke positive emotion + Connection to Nature + Natural materials, shapes and colors

Inclusive

C R E A T I N G I N T E R D I S C I P L I N A R Y S P A C E S :

S U P P O R T I N G I N N OVAT I V E C O L L A B O R AT I O N S

+ Variety of Open, Interconnected Spaces + Flexible, Interactive, Mobile and Adaptable + Flexibility Will Allow for Growth and Change for a Forward

Thinking Institution

C R E A T I N G I N S P I R I N G S P A C E S :

E X P E R I E N T I A L L E A R N I N G

+ An indoor/outdoor environment that fosters exploration + Change in physical environment encourages creativity + Outdoor learning spaces provide organic and seasonal stimuli

B L U R R I N G B O U N D A R I E S :

I N T E G R AT I O N O F N AT U R E A N D T H E B U I LT E N V I RO N M E N T

+ Outdoor classrooms + Outdoor labs + Courtyards + Sunroom/Maker’s Space

S i t e P l a n

+ A home for the Conservancy to cultivate connections to the campus, region and global community

BLAISDELL NEIGHBORS

VEGETATED BUFFER

BIOSWALE D.G. PATH – FIRE TRUCK RATED

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

(32’ X 48’)

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM (32’ X 48’)

BIRD BANDING

OUTDOOR LAB

MODEL ENTRY GARDEN

PATIO/ MAKER SPACE

COURTYARD

INDIGENOUS STUDIES

MODEL GARDEN

COASTAL SAGE SCRUB RESTORATION

NON-NATIVE GRASSLAND

INDIGENOUS STUDIES SUPPORT SITE

TELESCOPE

I.S. STORAGE/ SOLAR

D.G. PATH – PEDESTRIAN

C R E A T I N G E C O L A B S T O P R O M O T E :

E C O L O G I C A L L I T E R AC Y

+ Learning Landscapes – Tactile and Immersive + Plant Collecting + Native Habitat and Fauna

E n t r y

+ Site sensitive + Native Coast Live Oaks + Potential Conservancy gathering area

O u t d o o r M a k e r S p a c e

+ Outdoor spaces + Providing different environments for exploring ideas,

learning and creativity

S i t e B i r d s e y e

+ Integrated within the land + Outdoor classrooms added in the disturbed site areas + Creating connections between spaces

S i t e S u s t a i n a b i l i t y

+ Sustainability infused as part of the design + A Home for the Conservancy

BASKETRY GARDEN – INDIGENOUS PLANTING AND LESSONS USE OF LOCAL MATERIALS

COMPOSTING

PERMEABLE PAVING

MODEL GARDEN – LOCAL, REGIONAL, GENETICALLY MATCHED NATIVE PLANTS

STORMWATER COLLECTION FOR REUSE

VIEW CONNECTION

PROTECT NATIVE OAKS – NATURAL SHADING

SOIL PROTECTION

PERMEABLE PAVERS

SOLAR ROOF

RESEARCH STATION

E n t r y a t Fo o t h i l l B l v d

+ A window into the site + Sensitive to the environs + Integrating green practices for circulation, site access,

and natural resources

D.G. PATH – SENSITVELY DESIGNED DUE TO COASTAL SAGE SCRUB LANDSCAPE

COAST LIVE OAK TREE

RAMMED EARTH ACCENT WALL

FENCE AND GATE

COBBLE WALL – LOCAL SOURCE

D.G PAVING – PERMEABLE,

LOCAL MATERIAL MID-HEIGHT COBBLE SIGN WALL WITH BIKE RACKS BEHIND

SIDEWALK

PLANTED BUFFER/ BIOSWALE

BIKE PATH

C o n n e c t i o n t o M a i n C a m p u s a n d G r e a t e r C o m m u n i t y

+ Close proximity to Pitzer main campus, the Claremont Colleges, and the Bernard Field Station

+ Close proximity to broader community

SENSITIVELY DESIGNED PATH

Ve h i c u l a r A c c e s s

+ Vehicular access (including ADA and emergency vehicles) could be achieved in a few different ways

+ Alternative 1 shown in the light blue dashed line at Blaisdell/Lowell is preferred

PREFERRED VEHICULAR ACCESS, INCLUDING FIRE AND ADA

L o c a l , R e g i o n a l , a n d G l o b a l I n f l u e n c e

+ We see the RRC influence extending beyond the physical site

Q U E S T I O N S A N D A N S W E R S

8 R E A S O N S W H Y W E A R E T H E B E S T T E A M

WE ARE

FULLY IMMERSED IN THE CONSERVANCY’S VISION AND NEEDS WE HAVE ESTABLISHED

STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE COLLEGE AND BFS USERS WE HAVE DESIGN

MOMENTUM WHICH ALLOWS PITZER TO

COMPLETE THE RRC FASTER WE OFFER

DEEP COMMITMENT TO THE PROJECT, INVESTING OUR HEART + SOUL INTO PHASE 1

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WE WILL FURTHER ENGAGE WITH

LOCAL TRIBAL LEADERS TO REINTRODUCE THEIR CULTURAL VALUES AND KNOWLEDGE INTO THE SITE WE CAN GROW OUR REGIONAL

SUSTAINABILITY IDEAS MORE COMPLETELY IN THE ALLOTTED TIMEFRAME WE HAVE SHOWN HOW OUR

COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT CAN CREATE A MORE HOLISTIC SOLUTION TO DELIVER ON THE RRC’S COMPELLING VISION ON A PERSONAL LEVEL

WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT THIS PROJECT, ITS GOALS, + THE TEAM

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