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Moravian College • Preservation Master Plan • Consider replacing lanterns on the gate piers with lanterns that more closely resemble those shown in historic photographs of the Comenius gateways (see figure 5-85). Sports Quad Character Area General Retain the character of this area as a reflection of Modernistic design, including its move away from Beaux-Arts symmetry and axial arrangements to a more free-form expression of both setting and function. Spatial Organization • Retain the organization of this area as a wide open space ringed by long, low buildings and pierced by openings between the buildings. • Differentiate small spaces related to individual buildings from large by using specialized paving, site furnishings such as benches and picnic tables, and vegetation such as low shrubs and canopy trees. Buildings • Retain and maintain the buildings and structures identified as being from the mid-twentieth century, including Johnston Hall (1952), Rau Residence Hall (1960), Hassler Residence Hall (1960), Haupert Union Building (1962), Bernhardt Residence Hall (1964), Wilhelm Residence Hall (1965), and Jo Smith Residence Hall (1972). Refer to Chapters 8 and 9 for more detailed treatment recommendations. • Protect the existing landform and topography that was used to site this group of buildings from change unless absolutely necessary. • Consider adding a wing to the south end of Breidegam Field House that would express the materials and fenestration patterns common to the other buildings surrounding the sports field. Circulation Features • Keep paved pedestrian or vehicular circulation paths to the edge of the open space that characterizes this area. • Screen parking from view, if possible and secure. Views and Vistas • Maintain protected areas from where sports events can be viewed, including both formal (HUB) and informal (grassy areas under trees). • Avoid planting small trees within viewsheds that might block views from the surrounding buildings into the sports fields. Vegetation • Protect and maintain the large canopy trees that ring the sports field. Replace any that are removed with similar species (red and white oak, maples, and sycamores). • Remove overgrown shrubs in front of Johnston Hall and replace with varieties that are two-tothree feet maximum in height and do not require heavy sheering. • Consider removing ornamental plantings on either side of the curb cut on the south side of Locust Street. Relocate to an important entrance that requires identification. Landscape Structures • If additions or other changes are made to\the south end of Breidegam Field House consider redeveloping the entrance with a design more in keeping with the character of the entrance to Johnston Hall. • Consider creating a paved patio in front of the lobby that connects Rau and Hassler halls so that picnic tables may rest on a stable surface. Site Furnishings and Objects • Consider replacing all wooden benches and picnic tables with contemporary metal furnishings that are more compatible with the modernistic character of the surrounding buildings. Consider replacing bicycle racks with selections that match these site furnishings. • Relocate bicycle racks from planted or turf areas to paved areas on the edges of the space. • Maintain pedestrian-scale lighting and assure that there is adequate lighting for safety and security at night. • Consider replacing the split-rail fences on the west side of the sports field, in front of Breidegam Field House, and close to the HUB with black-painted or other metal that is more John Milner Associates • October 2009 • Chapter 7 • Treatment Recommendations • 170
Moravian College • Preservation Master Plan compatible with the character of adjacent buildings. • Relocate vertically-oriented site furnishings, such as trash receptacles and signage, to entrances and exits and away from central architectural features. • Relocate or screen utility features such as the gas meter in front of Rau-Hassler. • Remove boulders that have been placed along driveways or walks. They are not compatible with the character of the campus and inhibit mowing. If damage from vehicles is a problem, add a raised curb to these areas. • Develop a program to plan for and organize small memorial markers. Identify memorial plantings, such as trees or groves, with low, ground-mounted markers that do not clutter views or inhibit maintenance. • Consider alternate system for blocking vehicular access, such as pop-up or removable bollards. • Consolidate signage as much as possible. Consider preventing parking with curbs rather than signs. Hillside Character Area • Consider the character of this area when planning for the rest of the campus. Carry signage and furnishing systems into this area in order to connect it conceptually with the historic campus. • When planning new buildings for this area, utilize the same residential scale and massing of the original buildings, along with arrangements into groupings that encourage social interaction. Betty Prince Field Character Area • Focus rehabilitation within this area on retaining historic patterns of spatial organization and land use. • Consider the character of this area when planning for the rest of the campus. Carry signage and furnishing systems into this area in order to connect it conceptually with the historic campus. • Consider improving access by identifying and paving the gravel road that leads from the Sports Quad down to this area. • Protect large canopy trees that provide shade in this area. Campus Ring Character Area General Primary issues in this area have to do with campus facility expansion and parking. The currently on-going Facilities Master Plan for Moravian may address many of these problems. The following guidelines offer a preservation-oriented viewpoint. Spatial Organization When developing new facilities in this area, maintain the building setbacks and spacing patterns that characterize this late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century neighborhood. Buildings • As a baseline, and in partnership with the City of Bethlehem, survey and assess historic buildings and landscapes in the neighborhood surrounding Moravian College that merit preservation. • Retain all surviving historic elements and maintain the historic character of this area due to its role in providing a connection to important aspects of the college’s heritage. Avoid altering or removing the historic buildings that survive within this area unless there is a compelling reason for their removal. Refer to Chapters 8 and 9 for more detailed treatment recommendations. • If facility expansion is desired in this area, consider incorporating the spatial organization, massing, and fenestration patterns found in residential buildings in the surrounding neighborhood. Land Use • Consolidate land uses within the campus area, such as residential uses, offices, visitor orientation areas, science, athletics, and maintenance. • Focus rehabilitation within this area on maintaining important physical relationships John Milner Associates • October 2009 • Chapter 7 • Treatment Recommendations • 171
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