Academic Center & Historic Core Diagnosis

   Academic Center & Historic Core Diagnosis Study

South facade of Gerlinger Hall.

   Project Description

Academic Center & Historic Core Diagnosis

Completed: November 2013

Campus plan map with the Academic Center and Historic Core highlighted.

   Diagnosis Summary Map 

Diagnosis map of areas that work well (green) and areas that need fixing (red)

Areas that work well (A-D/Green)

  • A. Open space is appealing and well defined by landscape features, mature trees, pathways, and historic buildings. These elements function well, and the convey a campus feel. 
  • B. Significant view corridor and important east-west pedestrian access merits attention as development occurs. 
  • C. Well used pathway is enhanced by mature tree canopy. 
  • D. Sunny Active Node functions well.

 

Areas that need fixing (#'s/Red)

  • 1. Building’s large scale and architectural style are out of character with the area. 
  • 2. Circulation is congested at prominent and heavily used campus entry.
  • 3. Major campus axis retains character of vehicular street and has pedestrian, bike, and auto conflicts.
  • 4. Streetscape is cluttered and auto-dominant.  Multimodal transportation circulation is problematic.
  • 5. Campus edge presents a negative and unwelcoming public image
  • 6. Underutilized green space and historic building are in the heart of campus.
  • 7. Uninviting, barren seating area and building.
  • 8. Lack of pathway deters use of an important route. Esslinger Covered Tennis Courts.
  • 9. Open space is unappealing and functions primarily as a pass-through space, instead of a welcoming campus entry second plaza.  

 

   Contact Information

For additional information or to provide comments regarding the Academic Center and Historic Core Design Area, please contact:

Campus Planning
uplan@uoregon.edu
541-346-5562

   Academic Center & Historic Core Gallery Images

Detail of the Dads Gate seal.
Detail of the Dads Gates seal.
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University Hall
University Hall - Renovation completed in 2026.
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Villard Hall
Villard Hall - Renovation completed in 2026.
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Mature tree in the memorial quad.
Mature tree in the Memorial Quad.
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University Walk Axis and iconic Douglas fir trees.
University Walk Axis and iconic Douglas fir trees.
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Disappearing Urns
Disappearing Urns art installations.
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Lillis Hall from across the Old Quadrangle
Lillis Hall from Across the Old Quadrangle.
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Mature trees in the Old Memorial Quad
Mature trees in the Old Campus Quad.
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Chapman Hall
Chapman Hall.
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Campus gateway at Kincaid and 14th Avenue
University gateway element at Kincaid Street and 14th Avenue.
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Trees of Knowledge bronze sculpture.
"Trees of Knowledge" sculpture south of the Knight Library.
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Sitka spruce tree in the Women's Memorial Quad.
Sitka spruce tree in the Women's Memorial Quad.
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