Diagrams

Blocking Diagram - Second Level




Blocking Diagram - First Level



Stacking Diagram



Bubble Diagram 2



Bubble Diagram 1

Existing Structure

Introduction

This senior capstone design project is the culminations of the skills and education I have gained from the Interior Design Program at Louisiana State University.

I chose the Mass Communications/Music Complex at Loyola University as my Capstone building because I felt it was a challenging design project that required broad areas of research and technical knowledge. The opportunity of further learning by exploring new areas of study is consistently both exciting and rewarding.

Problem Statement

What?

New Orleans is a city that bases much of its reputation on the music it creates. Loyola is a university that prides itself on a strong music department. This focus needs to be expanded to make room for future growth and diversity. As a private school, Loyola is not as open to the public as it could be in order to be a positive influence on youth in the area as well as an outlet for community outreach through the performing arts.

Why?

The idea of connecting the community of Uptown New Orleans through music is a perfect melding of what is best in the city. Keeping this connection alive for future generations is vitally important for the university, the city, and the community.
Areas of opportunity.

By devoting the entire Mass Communications/Music Complex to performing and visual arts, it will allow for many uses that are not possible as it is right now. Expanding the performance hall to accommodate a sizable audience will be very beneficial and will allow Loyola to hold larger performances on campus than is currently available (the largest and most popular performances have to be held at neighboring rival Tulane University). More room will be freed up to focus on the Jazz Program, student collaboration areas, instrument repair workshop, and community youth orchestras. Areas can also be available for rental to generate additional income.

Mission Statement

From the Loyola College of Music + Fine Arts

The College of Music and Fine Arts serves as the preeminent center of fine and performing arts study among all Jesuit colleges and universities throughout the United States offering professional and liberal arts programs within a rigorous academic environment.

Students are prepared for fine and performing arts professions in a manner that reflects the Jesuit ideals of truth, service, and justice. The College of Music and Fine Arts provides the campus, region, and nation with music, theatre, dance, and visual arts activities demonstrating the University’s commitment and service to the fine and performing arts.

(http://www.loyno.edu/mission-statements/colleges/music-and-fine-arts.php)

Concept Statement

A concert begins with the seemingly chaotic sounds of individual orchestra members frantically practicing a few last lines of music before the lights dim and the conductor takes the stage. These first moments of discord occur when individuals work alone without concern for those around them. The performance of a finished concerto or symphony is only achieved when individuals work together to achieve a goal that is outside of themselves.

In this way, both performance and visual arts can be used to connect a whole community in a way that transcends cultural, racial, and age related barriers. The new design for Loyola‘s Communication/Music/Theater Complex opens up the university to the community and encourages intercommunication.

The new facilities design is one that is accessible to both the student body and the surrounding community. Providing semi-public spaces and forums for groups to interact and learn from each other in new ways will encourage this connection. Providing individual and group practice rooms, student center, concert hall, classrooms, recording studio, and community spaces will create an environment that will foster individual learning and create an arts community.