The existing meeting room at that level, will be impacted by the addition of the elevator. It was suggested that the clavier practice room might be located in the southeast corner of the building at this level. Building Exterior A site plan was discussed which illustrated development of a sitting area adjacent to the access ramp on the west side of the building overlooking the cross-campus path. On the east side of the building a terrace was proposed which would allow events occurring in the building to extend outside overlooking the pond. These ideas were well received.
Further development needs to be done to investigate vehicular access.
This is complicated by the change in level between the two buildings of approximately 7-8 feet. This option will be explored further. In general, it was felt that a simple elegant solution would be preferable to a more complicated one and that less intervention and a quality rehabilitation of the historic chapel would be in the best interests of the building. Accommodating the Marching Band's needs for space were discussed. It was noted that the Band had formerly made use of the entire building and that although the Band now has space at Grinnell Arena for practice, it could still use a sizeable portion of this building.