Planning Principles
These planning principles were established early in the design process to help serve as as guide for the entire process.
Planning Principles
- This building is a people magnet
- This building advances programming
- The architecture is timeless and enduring
- The building process and materials are “Green” and the future operations are sustainable
- The facility is student focused, but welcoming of all
- This building is a draw for the entire campus, while reflecting the interests and serving the needs of its local area
- This building is complementary to Memorial Union, not supplementary
- This facility tells our story
Quality of Design Principles
A. Enhancing the people magnet effect, the building and site should be a hub, connecting the region
B. Green space will create a people-friendly oasis
C. At every scale, the building should feel exceptionally comfortable
D. Back of the house functions are omnipresent but invisible
E. Human Factors are emphasized
F. Every space in the building advances the mission, vision, and values of the Wisconsin Union as the University’s cross-campus community builder
G. Connection between indoors and outdoors is emphasized
H. The building is far more impressive in person than in photos
