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George Mason University Art & Visual Technology Building

Allen WalkerSchematic Design Phase

George Mason UniversityArt & Visual Technology

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Building Overview

- Location: Fairfax, VA

- Size: 88,902 sq ft (Across 3 above grade stories)

- Cost: $20.5 million

- Function: To house the Art & Visual Technology department whose curriculum spans from metal working to sculpting to painting. The building will also provide space for general education.

- Architect: Ayers/Saint/Gross



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About the Art & Visual Technology Department

“The Department of Art and Visual Technology’s primary purpose is to foster the conceptual and technical education of the artist in a highly professional and studio-oriented environment. Believing that the artist's success is dependent on both creative vision and technical expertise, the Department encourages excellence, critical inquiry, and experimentation.”

-24 full-time & 25 part-time faculty. 550 students-Several venues for student and professional exhibitions

- Harold Linton, ChairDepartment of Art and Visual

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Building Lower Level Floor Plan Main CourtyardEntry LobbyExhibit GalleryPainting Studio



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Building Entry Level Floor Plan Main CourtyardEntry LobbyExhibit GalleryPainting Studio



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Building Upper Level Floor Plan Main CourtyardEntry LobbyExhibit GalleryPainting Studio



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Main Courtyard Design Goals Main CourtyardEntry LobbyExhibit GalleryPainting Studio

- Create a warm and welcoming prominent entrance

- Highlight department logo on ornamental banner

- Accent building name along with steel & glass canopy - Assist in way finding



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Main Courtyard Design Concept Main CourtyardEntry LobbyExhibit GalleryPainting Studio



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Entry Lobby Design Goals Main CourtyardEntry LobbyExhibit GalleryPainting Studio

-Impress those entering the building. This space is the first impression of the building

- Innovative atmosphere - Inspiration for students & Faculty-Showcase the building & department

-Reinforce the spaciousness through use of peripheral emphasis



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Entry Lobby Design Concept Main CourtyardEntry LobbyExhibit GalleryPainting Studio



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Exhibit Gallery Design Goals Main CourtyardEntry LobbyExhibit GalleryPainting Studio

-Low profile design. Don’t take attention from exhibit pieces

- Highlight exhibit pieces, provide minimal ambient lighting

- Provide flexible design for any arrangement or type of work.

- Provide space for custom lighting for gallery pieces



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Exhibit Gallery Key Design Criteria Main CourtyardEntry LobbyExhibit GalleryPainting Studio

-Wood paneled ceiling-Sleek, clean appearance

-Narrow channel grid for track fixtures to be flush with ceiling.

-General illumination through recessed black louvered 1x4’s in same channel as track lighting to continue low profile



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Exhibit Gallery Design Concept Main CourtyardEntry LobbyExhibit GalleryPainting Studio



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Painting Studio Design Goals Main CourtyardEntry LobbyExhibit GalleryPainting Studio

- Provide a high uniform level light level on the work surface (usually easels)

-The appearance of objects within the room is critical due to them being the focal point for the painters. This includes how well the objects are illuminated and the color rendering of objects

-Integrate and utilize daylight with electric lighting design

-Provide flexible lighting on objects to be modeled by the painters to allow multiple appearances for the same object

-Create uniform diffuse lighting in area where students are sitting to avoid any possible shadowing problems



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Painting Studio Space Overview Main CourtyardEntry LobbyExhibit GalleryPainting Studio



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Painting Studio Space Layout Main CourtyardEntry LobbyExhibit GalleryPainting Studio

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Painting Studio Design Concept Main CourtyardEntry LobbyExhibit GalleryPainting Studio

- Recessed Track Lighting for Model Area

- Direct/Indirect pendants for general illumination



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Painting Studio Design Concept Main CourtyardEntry LobbyExhibit GalleryPainting Studio



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Questions & Comments

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