university of arizona mall

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MALL

1st Place Excellence Award Winner

Design By

Holly Lavina Barnes, Beth Darnell, Sars Clifford

DESIGN CONCEPT

BOTANICAL GARDENS WITH DRAMATIC DESERT PLANT MATERIALS
IMPROVED CIRCULATION AND WAYFINDING
PROVIDE SHADE AND COMFORT FOR STUDENTS
PROVIDE A LOW MAINTANENCE AND XERISCAPE DESIGN

SCOPE	UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MALL
The scope of this project was to design the 3000' University of Arizona Mall. Because the mall currently has many uses it was necessary to accommodate all the original uses as well as discover new ways of experiencing the mall.	Entrance Plaza Sunken Plaza and Berm Gardens Desert Grasslands Bamboo Round-a-bout Amphitheater Krutch Garden
CONCEPT	SITE PLAN Sunken Plaza/Berm Gardens (partial plan)
The concept was to create a botanical gardens for the University of Arizona. The focus was the dramatic use of desert plant materials. This was done in a variety of ways and in many different areas of the mall. Circulation and entertainment for students and visitors was a primary focus for the design. The design features included an Entrance Plaza, Sunken Plaza and Berm Gardens for Mckale Sports Arena, Desert Grasslands, Amphitheater, and a double allay flanking the 3000' mall. The design is inspired by the historic parts of the campus including the irrigation berms and the historic fountains.
SITE CONDITIONS	PERSPECTIVES
The University of Arizona grounds are an historic part of Tucson's heritage. The mall itself is a linear 3000' space that has been used for decades for sports activities, tailgating, fairs and more. With all its current uses it did not offer comfort or beauty. MODEL

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