The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-12-24
THE REGENTS VIEWS.
Directions to Architects for
New University.
WHAT PLANS MUST INCLUDE.
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Instructions and Suggestions 70 archi-
teefs proposing 70 offer plans for the main
building OF the state university, prepared
d the board Of regents. have been sent
Gus to the architects of the state. Plans
we're called for By advertisement last Ocso-
Der, and the present instructions call at
tenfaon 70 that provision of the Law which
limits the competition to architects who
are citizens Of the state. They are -
follows:
The regents have determined:
First-To expend about $i25, 900 In the
construction Of said building.
Second-Ihat it be Of what II known ~
'slow burning construction"
Third-That the interior walls shall, 30
fsr a. practlcahle, be Of brick.
konrth-Thas no recitation room shall
be placed higher than the second story
above the basement.
Fiith-Thas the heating and lighting
plant b placed IN q separate building and
be not considered in connection with the
plsrs or cost Of the main building.
sixth-That the building be wired for
electric lighting and piped for gas.
sevenfh--Tnat since the building will
not Be within reach OF the city IRE depart
menf, the piping must be arranged with
reference TO protection against IRE.
The regents make the following sugres-
tons or their present preferences, which
are not. however. given - fixed conrsu-
sions. On these points they desire the
suggestions and Judgment Of the arcni-
tecf:
Fsrst-Thsy viii favor het-watsr sys-
TEN of heating.
ment OF the basement as temporary quar-
tiers for gymnasium. armory. ssorerooms.
and possibly some laboratories. with a
height OF about fourteen feet IN the clear.
Third-The location of the assembly
room. whether on a third door or on the
first or second door where it might in the
future be subdivided into recitation
roomsl IL Q matter Tor the architects 10
submit to the regents.
Fourth--Tne matter OF the number, size
and arrangement of rooms Is left to the
Judgment of the core peting architects
Fifth-lt 10 suggested that architects In
dictate the manner in which their plans
and dssigns will admit Of future enlarge
ment, as contemplated by the act Of the
state legislature.
IsFoRMArIoS.
A map OF the university grounds show
ing the proposed location of the building
and fve-foos contour lines will be fur
nished upon application.
The regents will require that, as far as
Practicable, all material used in said build
Ing shall be products Of this state.
The number of students enrolled in the
university 10 about 800 now. which 10 an
increase of about 100 per cent. over the
year 1928. A further increase may be
expected in future.
RULES OF coMPErrTIos Axp DECISION.
A brief typewriter description may sc-
company designs calling attention to
- 0f Al Art
The specifications may consist OF an
itemixed estimate of cost, together with q
general. though not elaborate, statement
of the materials and labor to be used in
the construction of the building. ali in
typewriter copy, numbered in the same
manner % the plans OF the contest sub
hitting them.
The regents will. II they deem IL ex-
pedient, call in expert assistance In the
consideration Of the plans.
Ali drawings are to be made on q scale
of one-eighth of an inch to the foot.
All plans which fail to secure prize
will. upon application. be returned to the
architects submitting them. Ali plans for
which prizes are awarded shall be the
property OF the state.
No plans or papers or envelopes sub
mitted are TO have upon them any name or
mark by which they can be known. but
there shall be sent enclosed with them a
seSlrI leItsr audTesseu III tyrSNTlftHg 10
the board of regents. University of Wash
ington, At the Peoples Savings bank. in
Seattle, Wash, giving the designers name
and address. This letter wiIl not DO
opened until after awards shalI have been
made.
When the plans are opened each plan
with its accompanying sealed letter and
spending numbers by which the same will
be known aad distinguished during their
consideration.
Plans mus. be addressed TO the board of
regents, University of Washington, NJ the
Peoples Savings bank, In Seattle, Wash.
80 as TO reach said board at or before 2
o'clock p. m. on the 18th day Of February.
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