D. Robert Frisina Quadrangle Improvements at NTID
Rochester, NY

As the existing Quadrangle at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf was deteriorated and in need of repair, and because the new CSD Student Development Center Building would require removal of a substantial portion of the quadrangle’s principal gathering plaza, Bayer Associates was hired to redesign this important campus space.  The plans developed by Bayer Associates called for removal of the original sunken plaza, and updating of amenities, planting, lighting, and all of the existing pavement.  The designers sought to create a warmer space which would be more inviting to pedestrians and conducive to social interaction, but also one which was sensitive to the original quadrangle design.   Key components of the new quadrangle include a large central plaza and intersecting circular walkway which recalls the form and limits of the original sunken plaza, extensive gardens, and numerous seating areas.  Construction of the quadrangle was completed in the fall of 2006 and has been warmly received by students and faculty alike.