Meeting with Tree of Wisdom Client
First contact:
John Battaglino, Jr.
Executive Director
Student Activities & Operations
Boston Univeristy
Dean of Students
775 Commonwealth Avenue
Noston, MA 02215
T 617-353-4126 C 617-590-6106
Meeting details:
Date: 27 April 2012
Time: 2pm
Location: Mr. Battaglino’s office at GSU 2nd floor
GSU’s wants and needs:
Overall
Modernized the building equipped with the right media equipment to support student activities
Vibrant student life
Entrance
- Music – sound system
- Gathering spaces for all students
- Better facilities for student groups at the Link – Stage, sound system etc
- Intersctive, dynamic information system/map/calendar
Basement
- Student-centric
- What truly represents student life in BU
- Flexible spaces for work and study in the day, performances at night
- Unique food options
- A hub for all students
2nd Floor
- Honors wall need renovation
- Transform the lounge next to Metcalf into a more flexible space for student groups, with all facilities and amenities needed to support student activities
3rd Floor
- Quiet and serious space
- For study, for business
4th Floor
- Dean of students SUITE
- Study spaces for students
- Lounges for students and staff to interact in a comfortable and relaxing environment
5th Floor
- True faculty dining room
- Cafeteria office
About my project specifically:
Due to the lack of time, I could only give John a brief summary of my project. I would have to reschedule a meeting with him. He may be able to introduce me to the architects and Mr. Paul Renaldy , Assistant Vice President of Space Management (prinaldi@bu.edu) .
Meeting with Urban Safari Client
Kenneth Freeman
Dean of School of Management
Boston University
Meeting detail:
2 May 2012
3pm @ SMG