Pub. 5 2017 Directory

19 Design Solutions Yellowstone Hall’s unique shape is a derivative of different contextual factors, many of which support open spaces and pedestrian connec- tions to the site. A portion of the building is raised above a first floor pedestrian pass through, linking the rest of campus to the intramural fields and Roskie Beach recreation area. The serpentine form of the hall leads to the adjacent housing/dining complex, creating a strong bond between the two. The building footprint and site were designed to encourage and promote an outdoor destination for the larger student housing neighborhood beyond Yellowstone, creating a “backyard” for more than 2,200 students living in the adjacent halls. Yellowstone Hall exemplifies the university’s commitment to strong, modern architecture while using materials common to its context to integrate with its surroundings. The brick façade is grounded in the masonry found throughout campus, while the metal panel colors emulate the surrounding natural landscape. Interior finishes and wayfinding graphics are derived from ecosystems found in Montana. As a result, students living in Yellowstone establish their own sense of place while still feeling part of the rest of campus, as well as the Bozeman community. Design Team Architect of Record: SMA Architects Design Principal: TimMeldrum, AIA, LEEDA.P., NCARB Managing Principal: Jason Davis, AIA, NCARB Project Manager: Klint Fisher, AIA, NCARB Project Architect: Ali Martin, AIA, NCARB Graphics: Jake Steding, AIT Design Architect: NAC Architecture TomGolden, AIA, LEEDAP Dana Harbaugh, AIA, LEEDAP Jeff Hyslop, Architectural Designer Rob Kuffel, AIA, LEEDA.P. Aileen Link, Interior Designer KipWeeda, Consultant – Electrical, Associated Construction Engineer- ing, Inc. (A.C.E.) Jami Lorenz, Consultant – Structural Engineer, DCI + BCE Engineers Kyle Scarr, Consultant – Civil, TD&H Jana Cooper, Consultant – Landscape Architecture, TD&H Jared Swartz, Consultant – Mechanical Engineer, Associated Construc- tion Engineering, Inc. (A.C.E.) Image Information Image 1: Yellowstone Hall Due to the overall length of Yellowstone hall at over five hundred feet, the bending facade is used to break down this length, provide opti- mum solar access, and to provide optimum views from every space to the surrounding buildings. The natural topography, which falls from west to east, allowed the building to be raised on the east end to provide covered bicycle storage, as well as a passage for move- ment between the north and south sides of the residence hall. Image 2: Sustainable Driven Design Very popular with the residents, fully glazed student lounges were allowed to break free of the facade on the end of each community creating spaces full of light for study and the ability to see activity within the building at night. Optimum solar access with adequate sun shading is evident on the southern facade along with the use of a solar wall to supplement building heating. Image 3: ClimbingWall The backyard provides abundant opportunities for student activities and recreation and provides a sense of home to the students. Landscaping features like the climbing rock create additional opportunities for recreation, while Yellowstone’s position next to intramural fields and Mandeville Creek makes access quick and easy. Image 4:The Living Room The lofty living room of Yellowstone Hall is a main point-of-entry from the outdoor patio and Roskie Beach and serves as the social center for the 10 communities throughout the building. The prominent main stair highlighted by a “beetle kill” pine wall beyond, encourage students to circulate through the main spaces in the building, encouraging social interaction and a greater sense of community. Visual connection to the outdoor resident activity, the outdoor cafe tables and BBQ space and sports and recreation on campus grounds encourage healthy, active behavior. b Image 3 Image 2 Image 4