The main entrance plaza is located at the east end of the campus site, where 8th Street and Huning meet. The circular plaza serves as the welcoming hub for the campus and provides a link between the Huning pedestrian mall and the campus.

Users will be coming to the campus by vehicle, bicycle, or foot, many using the direct 8th Street route off of the Deuce of Clubs. This street is configured to include a sidewalk, diagonal parking, and a bicycle boulevard. Since it is not desirable to include on-site parking, this street parking will be available for students, faculty, and visitors. The small parking lot to the south of the plaza can be used for disabled and visitor parking, to allow ease and convenience for those visiting the campus.

A shaded area with tables used for studying, eating, and relaxing is placed at the north end of the plaza, creating a pleasant first impression to those entering the campus through this space.

The plaza is designed to allow for ample flexibility for events and to leave enough flux space for users entering and exiting the site. The central area of the plaza is kept open in order to enhance connectivity with the rest of the community and to preserve views of the meadow, bluffs, and mountains.

VIEW 1
The image to the right shows the terraced steps leading into the heart of the campus. These terraces fit within the natural topography of the land and run along the greywater wash feature to provide a natural and environmental aesthetic to those entering the site. The water disappears underneath the plaza, and reappears again at the top of the hill leading down to Huning.

VIEW 2
The greywater feature (right) will allow users to become more aware of the water harvesting features found on campus. Additionally, this feature serves as a water management tool, mitigating the effects of flooding that may occur otherwise.

VIEW 3
This image shows the view from the top of the terraced steps of the plaza, down across Huning, and to the meadow. This line of site will connect the campus with the downtown area, meadow, bluffs, and Porter Mountain. The plaza is designed to allow space for events such as farmer’s markets and festivals for the community throughout the year.

VIEW 4
The image to the right is a view of the entrance plaza from the seating area entering off of the street. This area will allow a place for those wishing to study during the school day, or for families looking for a place to eat while enjoying the farmer’s market on the weekends.