A much welcomed final approval was offered by the Board of Architectural Review. The next step in this process is a vote by Charleston City Council, scheduled for Tuesday, July 17th. Please take a moment to view a virtual tour of the renovated Gaillard Center, on our Facebook Page.
After receiving Conceptual Approval from the Board of Architectural Review (B.A.R.), the Design Team and the Civic Design Center addressed the concerns that the B.A.R. raised in May’s meeting. The concerns included issues with the space being kid-friendly, a clear pathway hierarchy and signage.
The updated plans for the Gaillard Center Arts Precinct has removed a granite curb that was part of the originally proposed plans. The curb posed a potential safety hazard for children playing on the large open space designated as their play field. Additionally reinforced turf, including an irrigation system, a drainage system and a synthetic reinforced root system provide a soft and durable open space for students of Buist Academy and the community alike.
The path along Calhoun Street has been expanded to elevate its prominence as an important entrance to the Gaillard and the Arts Precinct. Bluestone has been extended throughout all of the major axes. The consistency of paving attributes to the quality of the Precinct and safety for play.
The final concern raised by the B.A.R. was the number of kiosks in the original proposal. In the updated plan, there is a single kiosk on the corner of Anson and Calhoun Streets. The design of the kiosk has not yet been decided.
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