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Custom wood benches and historic fountain in the Campanile Esplanade (2003).
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The relationship of landscape furnishings to buildings, walks, paths, and plaza areas is important to the character of the Classical Core and to the views of the historic landscapes and neoclassical buildings in the area. The family of furnishings for the Classical Core consists of benches, waste and recycling containers, bike racks, drinking fountains, picnic tables, and news racks. Wayfinding systems in the Classical Core are discussed separately in the Signage section.
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Furnishings Summary
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The Furnishings Summary Table summarizes the appropriate location, material,
color, and finish for the various site furnishing elements. The furnishings'
locations, as shown on the table, refer to the landscape types in the Classical
Core. The text below describes the furnishings' roles and associated guidelines
and
standards.
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The renovations of the corridor east of Campanile Esplanade will create a vibrant pedestrian space.
The vignette illustrates:
- Maintaining views of Campanile Esplanade and to the future Campanile Glade beyond.
- Incorporating appropriate paving materials in this pedestrian environment.
- Locating Campus Standard light fixtures in symmetrical configurations without obstructing prominent views.
- Incorporating benches, waste and recycling containers, and bike racks suitable for this neoclassical landscape.
Benches are an integral part of the pedestrian circulation system, providing seating opportunities along walks and paths and at pedestrian plazas. The family of benches for the Classical Core consists of precast concrete, teak wood with and without backs, a sawn log, and the option of a custom element.
Design Intent:
- Integrate seating opportunities with the pedestrian circulation system and plazas.
- Incorporate adequate space for companion wheelchair parking as an integral component in bench layouts and configurations.
- Anchor benches to concrete footings with hidden dowels.
Precast Concrete
Benches constructed of precast concrete are specialized elements suited for entries and plazas around neoclassical buildings. Several varieties of precast concrete benches now exist in the Classical Core. The precast concrete bench is appropriate as the standard bench in hardscape areas throughout the neoclassical landscape type. An example of a precast concrete bench exists Doe Memorial Library terrace.
Design Intent:
- As replicas of historical, backless stone benches, design and manufacture with two ornate pedestal supports and a rounded edge to the bench top, and finish to resemble stone.
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Precast concrete bench concept
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Wood (backless)
The backless wood bench complements the standard wood bench (with back) in form and style, and it is useful in omni-directional landscape settings where a low, horizontal element is desirable. The backless version is appropriate for use in the picturesque, neoclassical, and urban landscape types.
Design Intent:
- Construct in unfinished teak with slats and mortise and tenon joinery.
Manufacturer:
Smith & Hawken
Model:
Belvedere #274928, 5-foot length
Webpage:
www.smithandhawkentrade.com
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Wood (with back)
The campus standard wood bench provides seating opportunities along walks, paths, and in plaza areas where historic views will not be impacted. The wood bench, with high back and armrests, is appropriate for use in all of the landscape types.
Design Intent:
- Construct in unfinished teak with slats and mortise and tenon joinery.
Manufacturers:
Smith & Hawken (standard)
Gardenside Limited (alternative)
Model:
Gloucester #722132, 6-foot length (standard)
Parkside Bench #2608, 8-foot length (alternative)
Webpage:
www.smithandhawkentrade.com
www.gardenside.com
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Sawn Log
Sawn logs used for seating have been a traditional element on the Berkeley campus for decades. The log benches serve as auxiliary seating in the woodland areas, along the banks of Strawberry Creek, and in Faculty Glade. Although they exist elsewhere in the Classical Core, log benches are appropriate for use only in the natural landscape type.
Design Intent:
- Remove, and do not replace, sawn log benches that are at the end of their life span in all areas other than the Natural landscape type.
- Construct of redwood or cedar logs, at least 30-inches in diameter, 6 to 8 feet in length, and quarter-sawn and sanded to create a comfortable bench.
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Custom
Custom benches are allowed in the Classical Core, primarily for plaza, building entrances, and memorial situations. Custom benches are appropriate for use in all of the landscape types.
Design Intent:
- Integrate into the context of the designed space or building vernacular.
- Review the design and use of these benches on a project-by-project basis with the University.
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Custom bench concept (used in Campanile Esplanade)
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Waste and recycling containers are a necessity on campus. The primary family of containers appropriate for the Classical Core consists of a concrete waste receptacle and multi-use recycling component. The Campus Landscape Architect may modify the design of these elements in the near future. Containers made of metal slats may be used as an alternative to the standard in the Classical Core.
Design Intent:
- Limit the visual clutter of containers in the views of historical buildings and landscapes.
- Integrate containers into the landscape of gathering areas, major pedestrian walks, and building entrances without dominating the view.
- Locate containers with careful attention to their servicing needs and aesthetic orientation, and redesign as needed to meet these and ergonomic needs of campus users.
- Provide recycling opportunities across the campus.
Campus Standard Waste Container
The square, precast concrete container with exposed aggregate finish and black metal top is the campus standard outside of plazas and building entries, meeting the need for durability and volume. The waste container is appropriate for use in all landscape types.
Manufacturer:
Best Litter
Model:
Sentry Collection, Model S-001
Webpage:
www.bestlitter.com
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Campus Standard waste container
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Campus Standard Recycling Container
The rectangular, precast concrete container with multiple access holes is the campus recycling element for glass, aluminum cans, and paper. The recycling container is appropriate for use in all landscape types.
Design Intent:
- Customize the manufacturer's container design to include a front door access and a pitched top to shed water.
Manufacturer:
Doty and Sons
Model:
Custom design
Webpage:
www.dotyconcrete.com
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Campus Standard recycling container
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Alternative Waste and Recycling Containers
As alternatives to the standard waste and recycling containers, round, metal slat containers are appropriate for use throughout the Classical Core.
Design Intent:
- Incorporate an opening side door for easy access.
- For recycling, provide two separate containers: one for glass/aluminum combination and one for paper and identify the contents within on the lid.
- For containers away from buildings, use campus standard paint color (Elephants Breath). For containers near buildings, consider colors that relate to the building.
Manufacturer:
Victor Stanley or comparable
Model:
SD-42 and SD-35, IronsitesTM series (separate lids for glass/aluminum and paper receptacles)
Webpage:
www.victorstanley.com
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Alternative waste and recycling container
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Bicycle racks are an important component supplementing the campus circulation system.
Design Intent:
- Locate to minimize visual clutter and circulation conflicts.
- Integrate the layout and configuration of bike racks with the pedestrian circulation system, plaza designs, and building entries, and incorporate adequate lighting.
- Provide consolidated bike parking areas where possible.
- Consult with the Campus Bicycle Sub-Committee to determine the capacity and location of bike racks for a project.
Standard Bike Rack
The standard bike rack has a continuous ribbon-style configuration. Standard bike racks are appropriate for use in all landscape types.
Design Intent:
- Construct of 2-3/8 inch, Schedule 40 pipe, with a galvanized finish.
- Install with flanged or embedded mounting.
- Construct pervious bike parking surfaces where feasible, using materials like bark mulch (example: Sather Gate) or decomposed granite (example: McCone Hall).
- Screen bike parking areas with hedges or walls where feasible.
Manufacturer:
The Palmer Group - Bikeparking.com
Model:
Welle Multiple
Webpage:
www.bikeparking.com
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Secure Bike Rack
The secure bike rack has a built-in heavy duty chain and hitching post to secure the frame and tire of a bike. The racks are typically found at the edge of campus.
Design Intent:
- Locate secure bike racks as directed by the Campus Bicycle Sub-Committee.
- Construct of 11-gauge stainless steel with a 3/8-inch thick security chain with black cordura sleeve cover.
- Anchor bike rack to the finished paving surface.
Manufacturer:
The Palmer Group - Bikeparking.com
Model:
Crankcase Security Rack
Webpage:
www.bikeparking.com
An assortment of miscellaneous furnishings is used in the Classical Core. Typical items include drinking fountains, picnic tables, and modular news racks.
Drinking Fountains
Drinking fountains are traditionally custom design elements on campus, donated as class gifts. Drinking fountains, often unique, highly detailed features, are appropriate for use in all landscape types.
Design Intent:
- Integrate into the landscape fabric around gathering areas or adjacent to walks.
- Design to meet current accessibility requirements.
- Construct from high quality, durable materials with weather-resistant fountain components.
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Drinking fountain concept
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Picnic Tables
Picnic tables serve as additional opportunities for seating and studying in quiet landscape settings. Picnic tables are appropriate for use in the natural landscape type.
Design Intent:
- Construct of heavy duty, large-member, durable wood with attached benches.
- Anchor mount with embedded concrete to finish paving surface.
- Design for wheelchair accessibility. Incorporate an accessible hardened surface, at a minimum, under the area used for wheelchair parking.
Manufacturer:
Columbia Cascade or comparable
Model:
TimberForm Arbor #2243-8-P
Webpage:
www.timberform.com
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Modular News Racks
The news rack is a consolidated, modular metal container consisting of four units maximum, set on a single pedestal mount. Modular news racks are appropriate for the urban landscape type only.
Design Intent:
- Locate at campus perimeters in coordination with the City of Berkeley and news vendors.
- Integrate at edge of walks.
- Locate out of major view corridors.
- Use campus standard paint color (Elephants Breath).
- Consult with the Campus Landscape Architect for the use and design of optional campus logos, seals, or other impressions on the modular units.
Manufacturer:
Kaspar Sho-Rack
Model:
Concourse
Webpage:
www.shorack.com
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Modular news rack concept
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