{"id":473,"date":"2017-08-10T21:13:09","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T21:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/?page_id=473"},"modified":"2017-08-10T21:13:09","modified_gmt":"2017-08-10T21:13:09","slug":"the-campus-quad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/open-space-typologies\/the-campus-quad\/","title":{"rendered":"The Campus Quad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_474\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"width: 279px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/files\/open11.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/files\/open11-208x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"279\" height=\"402\" class=\"wp-image-474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/files\/open11-208x300.png 208w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/files\/open11-768x1107.png 768w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/files\/open11-710x1024.png 710w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/files\/open11-139x200.png 139w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/files\/open11-250x360.png 250w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/files\/open11-640x923.png 640w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/files\/open11.png 946w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Schedule 11: The Campus Quad<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Campus Quad is one of the primary open spaces within\u00a0the Framework, due to its function as a central gathering\u00a0space and student hub in the heart of the Campus. The\u00a0space is an open green framed by Clark Hall, and by two\u00a0of the key student destinations, the George T. Richardson\u00a0Centre (the library), and the Knowles-Douglas Student\u00a0Union Centre. The quad is intended to provide a high level\u00a0of flexibility in terms of use and activity, accommodating\u00a0a wide range of both active and passive recreation. It is\u00a0also intended to function as the ceremonial space for the\u00a0Campus, as the place to convocate, hold large gatherings,\u00a0and host University and community events. When there is\u00a0nothing programmed for the Quad, it functions as a place to\u00a0sit and enjoy the outdoors in the summer, locate temporary\u00a0art displays, and throw a frisbee. It is also the place to iceskate,\u00a0throw snowballs, or build a temporary warming hut\u00a0in the winter.<\/p>\n<h3>Policies:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Quad should be visible and accessible from 18th\u00a0Avenue as a welcoming and animated open space\u00a0fronting the Campus, to draw the community in.<\/li>\n<li>The Quad should be designed as an open grassed\u00a0area with pathways that link to building entrances\u00a0and pedestrian circulation routes.<\/li>\n<li>Existing and new trees should define its edges and\u00a0frame the space, providing opportunities to enjoy\u00a0the space in the shade.<\/li>\n<li>Permanent or fixed seating could be provided along\u00a0the edges of the Quad but not within the space, to\u00a0allow for the highest degree of flexibility in use.<\/li>\n<li>\n<div id=\"attachment_475\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"width: 300px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/files\/open12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/files\/open12-300x175.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/files\/open12-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/files\/open12-180x105.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/files\/open12-250x146.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/files\/open12-640x374.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/files\/open12.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Precedent: Open area to allow for the highest degree of flexible use year round.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The design of the Quad should be integrated in the\u00a0design of the adjacent plazas so that it feels like a\u00a0larger contiguous space.<\/li>\n<li>The space should be designed such that a portion of\u00a0it can be flooded during the winter for skating.<\/li>\n<li>Electrical conduits for music events and festival\u00a0lighting should be considered in the design of the\u00a0space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Campus Quad is one of the primary open spaces within\u00a0the Framework, due to its function as a central gathering\u00a0space and student hub in the heart of the Campus. 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