Hosting the event, Ball State University Indianapolis (BSU) invited ACE Mentor students of Manual High School to learn about Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design. Mr. Brad Beaubien, BSU Indianapolis Director, teamed with Ms. Sherri Agnew, an Urban Design Graduate Assistant, to review Ball State University campus and make recommendations to students planning for college. Ms. Agnew offered insight on her preparation for college and professional development experiences. She gave students motivation and encouragement for High School college preparation classes and summer course offerings.
BSU HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER WORKSHOP
Sherri Agnew discussed an introductory program to the College of Architecture and Planning that is offered to high school students. This program is a two-week summer workshop that introduces students to the exciting world of environmental design and problem solving by enjoyable hands-on activities and projects. During those two weeks, students live in the dorms, become acquainted with the campus, architecture building and faculty. The program is taught by Ball State CAP faculty and assisted by students in the Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Urban Planning undergraduate programs. Interested students and family can visit here for more information.
BSU INDIANAPOLIS
To expand on college offerings, Mr. Beaubien and Ms. Agnew discussed BSU’s Indianapolis campus advantages and work they do in the City of Indianapolis. One upcoming project, the Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) will be held on October 28, 29 and 30. This event will have national companies, local professionals and community members joining together to explore sustainable neighborhood renewal. The SDAT will be a three day charrette, concentrating on gathering community input, visions and policies that benefit community and neighborhood redevelopment. Some of the ACE Mentors from Manual Team will be participating in it and hope to bring an anticipated commuter train station site from the charrette to share with all of the ACE Teams as their ACE project site.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Presenting Landscape Architecture on behalf of Claire Bennett and Associates (CBA) was Mr. Doug Decker and Mr. Dan Krzywicki. They discussed the Landscape Architecture design and plan implementation process on the JW Marriott project.
The new 1400 room Indianapolis JW Marriott Hotel complex has been an exciting project for them and the City of Indianapolis. It is the crown jewel of Marriott and will be connected to newly expanded Indiana Convention Center via skybridge.
Referencing the JW Marriott, Mr. Decker emphasized that Landscape Architecture involves creative thought to manipulate the physical environment. He explained to the students that this project and others evolve through a collaborative process involving numerous design disciplines working as a team. The students gained valuable information and now realize it is common to develop multiple concepts before a final plan gets approval.
Mr. Decker also informed the ACE students that due to the JW Marriott’s premiere downtown location, the highly visible site has been designed to reflect the State of Indiana history. Intriguing design elements include sculptural abstractions of the state tree (Tulip tree), state bird (Cardinal) and state flower (Peony) designed with a water feature as part of an art plaza designed in collaboration with a public artist.
While discussing the JW Marriott project, Mr. Decker expanded on other types of Landscape Architecture projects; stating that each new project presents design challenges and opportunities. Projects range from the revitalization of downtowns and historic main streets, to waterfront master planning, to parks and greenways master planning and design, and sustainable “Green” design practices.
Mr. Decker explained that in Architecture and Landscape Architecture, each project goes through a similar process; the project program, conceptual design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration. As a Landscape Architect or architect, one participates on a wide variety of private and public projects and there are on-going partnerships and collaboration with multi-discipline design firms.
Mr. Decker concluded with a statement that the Landscape Architect’s (and Architect’s) profession is committed to continuing education, personal and professional well being and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. They value the environment and embrace the principles of sound sustainable planning and design.
ACE MENTOR STUDENT PROJECT - “BUMWAD”, ARCHITECTURE
Student teams were organized into groups for an architectural design activity. ACE Mentors, Matt Bartlett (The ACE Team Leader for Manual), Daryn Fair, Kara Cwalina, Mike Tanis and Evans Wells, all assisted the students in their quest for ideas and accurate drawings - with a creative flare.
The sharpie markers were FAT and juice was rolling; “bumwad” was flying through the air and the ball caps were tossed in the corner. The students were taught some concept plan basics in a collaborative group effort. Teamed with their mentors; each group was given the charge to re-design a conference room space into a grand reception and entry for the BSU Center with a welcome desk, lounge seating, connecting passages and doorways as well as to explore finish and flooring options. Of course, there were BIG screen TV’s added to design by students.
To begin, they surveyed the working space to define existing area parameters. Then they grabbed some tape measures to ensure accurate measurements. Two team members measured space while another documented the distance on a base drawing. No rubber scales or foot measurements were permitted. Students learned to how to read architectural scales and created scaled drawings. Then each team was challenged to redesign the room on bumwad trace over their scaled plan.
Each group then gave a brief presentation of their scheme; the presentations were terrific! It is amazing how much is gained with students engaged in such an experience. Each team developed a design using the same space and each team came up with creative and unique designs that offered spirit and sense of ownership.
BSU HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER WORKSHOP
Sherri Agnew discussed an introductory program to the College of Architecture and Planning that is offered to high school students. This program is a two-week summer workshop that introduces students to the exciting world of environmental design and problem solving by enjoyable hands-on activities and projects. During those two weeks, students live in the dorms, become acquainted with the campus, architecture building and faculty. The program is taught by Ball State CAP faculty and assisted by students in the Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Urban Planning undergraduate programs. Interested students and family can visit here for more information.
BSU INDIANAPOLIS
To expand on college offerings, Mr. Beaubien and Ms. Agnew discussed BSU’s Indianapolis campus advantages and work they do in the City of Indianapolis. One upcoming project, the Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) will be held on October 28, 29 and 30. This event will have national companies, local professionals and community members joining together to explore sustainable neighborhood renewal. The SDAT will be a three day charrette, concentrating on gathering community input, visions and policies that benefit community and neighborhood redevelopment. Some of the ACE Mentors from Manual Team will be participating in it and hope to bring an anticipated commuter train station site from the charrette to share with all of the ACE Teams as their ACE project site.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Presenting Landscape Architecture on behalf of Claire Bennett and Associates (CBA) was Mr. Doug Decker and Mr. Dan Krzywicki. They discussed the Landscape Architecture design and plan implementation process on the JW Marriott project.
The new 1400 room Indianapolis JW Marriott Hotel complex has been an exciting project for them and the City of Indianapolis. It is the crown jewel of Marriott and will be connected to newly expanded Indiana Convention Center via skybridge.
Referencing the JW Marriott, Mr. Decker emphasized that Landscape Architecture involves creative thought to manipulate the physical environment. He explained to the students that this project and others evolve through a collaborative process involving numerous design disciplines working as a team. The students gained valuable information and now realize it is common to develop multiple concepts before a final plan gets approval.
Mr. Decker also informed the ACE students that due to the JW Marriott’s premiere downtown location, the highly visible site has been designed to reflect the State of Indiana history. Intriguing design elements include sculptural abstractions of the state tree (Tulip tree), state bird (Cardinal) and state flower (Peony) designed with a water feature as part of an art plaza designed in collaboration with a public artist.
While discussing the JW Marriott project, Mr. Decker expanded on other types of Landscape Architecture projects; stating that each new project presents design challenges and opportunities. Projects range from the revitalization of downtowns and historic main streets, to waterfront master planning, to parks and greenways master planning and design, and sustainable “Green” design practices.
Mr. Decker explained that in Architecture and Landscape Architecture, each project goes through a similar process; the project program, conceptual design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration. As a Landscape Architect or architect, one participates on a wide variety of private and public projects and there are on-going partnerships and collaboration with multi-discipline design firms.
Mr. Decker concluded with a statement that the Landscape Architect’s (and Architect’s) profession is committed to continuing education, personal and professional well being and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. They value the environment and embrace the principles of sound sustainable planning and design.
ACE MENTOR STUDENT PROJECT - “BUMWAD”, ARCHITECTURE
Student teams were organized into groups for an architectural design activity. ACE Mentors, Matt Bartlett (The ACE Team Leader for Manual), Daryn Fair, Kara Cwalina, Mike Tanis and Evans Wells, all assisted the students in their quest for ideas and accurate drawings - with a creative flare.
The sharpie markers were FAT and juice was rolling; “bumwad” was flying through the air and the ball caps were tossed in the corner. The students were taught some concept plan basics in a collaborative group effort. Teamed with their mentors; each group was given the charge to re-design a conference room space into a grand reception and entry for the BSU Center with a welcome desk, lounge seating, connecting passages and doorways as well as to explore finish and flooring options. Of course, there were BIG screen TV’s added to design by students.To begin, they surveyed the working space to define existing area parameters. Then they grabbed some tape measures to ensure accurate measurements. Two team members measured space while another documented the distance on a base drawing. No rubber scales or foot measurements were permitted. Students learned to how to read architectural scales and created scaled drawings. Then each team was challenged to redesign the room on bumwad trace over their scaled plan.
Each group then gave a brief presentation of their scheme; the presentations were terrific! It is amazing how much is gained with students engaged in such an experience. Each team developed a design using the same space and each team came up with creative and unique designs that offered spirit and sense of ownership.
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