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Establishment of the Commission
The Architectural Commission (commission) is established to advise the
University President on matters concerning the design, function,
performance, and environmental integrity of the University's buildings,
landscapes, infrastructure, and urban amenities.
In its advisory capacity, the commission reviews and evaluates plans and
projects that affect the aesthetic character and composition of the
University's three campuses. It reviews the selection of building sites,
the design of new buildings and public spaces, major additions and
modifications to these elements, and campus plans; and it issues general
and specific recommendations related to these elements, and to design and
planning policies that ensure the aesthetic and historic integrity of the
public settings of University life. The commission assists the University
President in the selection of architects and consultants for all projects
that influence the physical and aesthetic character of its campuses, and
periodically reviews the design of these projects through all phases of
their development. In addition, the commission periodically reviews and
evaluates the University's campus master and subsidiary plans, and
advises the University President on related architectural and
environmental issues as they may arise, including historic
conservation.
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Statement of Organization and
Function
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Number of Members and
Representation
Nine voting members and four non-voting ex-officio members constitute
the University of Washington Architectural Commission. The University
President appoints all nine voting academic and professional members:
the Dean of the College of Built Environments, or his or her designee;
four design professionals, including at least two registered architects
and one registered landscape architect; a representative of the University
of Washington Faculty Senate recommended by the Senate Chair, who shall
serve as Vice Chair of the commission; a representative of student
government jointly recommended by the President of the Associated Students
of the University of Washington and the President of the Graduate and
Professional Student Senate; and two voting members-at-large from within
or outside the University community, nominated by the University
President. The four non-voting ex-officio members of the commission
include the Senior Vice President for Finance and Facilities, the
Associate Vice President for Capital Projects, the University Architect,
and the University Landscape Architect.
The Chair of the commission may designate additional ex-officio members
as appropriate.
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Terms of Membership
Each professional member will be appointed to a term of four years; when
the University President fills a vacancy among the professional members,
the appointee will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. The
faculty and representatives and members-at-large will serve a term of two
years. Members of the commission may succeed themselves and may serve
beyond the appointed term, until the University President appoints a
successor.
Wherever possible, the terms of professional and at-large members will be
staggered, such that no two appointments expire in the same year.
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Officers of the Commission, Quorum, Meetings,
and Procedures
The Dean of the College of Built Environments (or his or her recommended
designee as approved and appointed by the University President) will chair
the commission and preside at its meetings. In the event the Chair is
absent from a regularly scheduled meeting of the commission, the Vice
Chair will preside. When and where appropriate, the Chair will represent
the commission at any meeting where University groups, departments, or
academic units seek the perspective of the commission.
Any five voting members will constitute a quorum for the transaction of
commission business. Actions constituting commission recommendations must
secure the approval of a majority of those present.
The Vice Provost for Planning and Budgeting shall authorize appropriate
compensation for the professional members.
The University of Washington Office of the Vice Provost for Planning and
Budgeting, through the agency of the University Architect, will assist
the commission in the coordination of its meetings and minutes, and in
the preparation and dissemination of official correspondence.
The Chair of the commission, working in cooperation with the University
Architect, may from time to time appoint and convene sub-committees to
act on behalf of the commission to expedite the timely review of major
projects; review smaller projects that would not otherwise fall under
the commission's purview; and undertake special reviews or assignments
of projects or the review of other issues related to the urban,
architectural, and aesthetic integrity of the University.
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Advisory Responsibilities and Referral
Function
The Architectural Commission advises the University President on the
planning and development of the University's primary campuses, urban
properties, remote facilities, and other significant environmental assets.
Its role includes recommending architectural and planning principles and
policies appropriate and advantageous in guiding the physical growth,
development, and conservation of the University's buildings and grounds
and their various physical settings and contexts. Except for minor
interior remodeling and renovations, the University refers all campus
architectural and planning matters to the commission for its review and
recommendations.
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Comprehensive Planning
The commission will make recommendations concerning the preparation of a
comprehensive general plan for the physical and aesthetic development of
the University's campuses, including and especially design principles to
guide future growth. The commission will periodically review existing,
proposed, and revised campus plans. In its ongoing review the progress of
the campus design and planning efforts, the commission may recommend the
selection of firms and consultants for specific projects, and periodically
issue related recommendations for approval by the University President.
These recommendations shall be documented and may be revised from time to
time for the purpose of providing a current guide for the design and
performance of campus grounds and buildings. In making recommendations
involving campus open space, landscape design, and plantings, the
commission will seek the consultation of the University Landscape
Advisory Committee.
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Special Projects, Design Requirements, and
Referral Functions
The commission will review the urban and architectural design, performance,
and environmental consequences of all projects that influence the character
and integrity of the University's campuses including new construction;
additions to existing buildings when such additions affect the exterior
appearance of buildings; major interior renovations of existing significant
buildings; and projects involving the development of the campus grounds,
including landscaping, sculpture, monuments, memorials, and public
art.
The commission will advise and assist the project designer and the
University in the development of all major projects. It will review such
projects during and upon completion of feasibility study, prior to the
commencement of detailed planning work, and following the commencement of
the design process; it will guide the project designers, review the progress
of designs, and suggest modifications and adjustments as necessary and
appropriate up to the approval of a fully developed design for construction.
The commission's recommendations will embody or set forth principles and
criteria as they relate to campus plans and to the principles of campus
design and such other recommendations deemed proper and important in the
design of the project. The commission may recommend approval of the design
of projects, or recommend changes in the design. Recommended changes that
significantly affect the scope of work must secure the concurrence and
approval of the Senior Vice President for Finance and Facilities prior to their
implementation.
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Recommendations for Awarding of Design
Contracts
The voting members of the commission shall make recommendations to the
University President for the awarding of major design contracts for new
construction and additions to existing buildings when such additions
affect the exterior appearance of buildings and major planning and site
studies. Major design contracts include any contract that requires the
approval of the Board of Regents.
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Procedure
In its meetings and deliberations the formal procedures of the commission
will be governed by Robert's Rules of Order, latest revised
edition.
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Conflict of Interest
Commission members or their firms are not eligible to accept design or
major consulting contracts with the University of Washington on any
projects during the time of their tenure on the commission.
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| December 3, 2013 [Effective January 1, 2014]. |