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Thursday, September 12, 2013
Town of Vail Design Review Board
Community Development Department
75 South Frontage F�ad
Vail, Colorado 81657
Re: Gerald R Ford AmphitheaterPhase 2
Membersof the Design Review Board:
On behalf of applicantsthe Vail Valley Foundation and the Town of Vail, Zehren and
Associatesrespectfully submitsthisdesgn narrative for Phase 2 improvementsat the Ford
Park Gerald R Ford Amphitheater. 1he project submitted spansa variety of improvements,
including:
■ Central Betty Ford Way
l�he project generally consstsof the landscape, paving and park enhancements
between the amphitheatersloading dockand the existing Alpine Garden
"schoolhouse" building. -fhe work will be coordinated with otheradjacent features
including the Betty Ford Alpine Garden, existing ADA parking, the Nature Center
Bridge, the Box Office queuing and service trucktumaround, 7he Public Plaza, lhe
Ford Tribute and otherexisting Ford Parkprojects. lhe workwillalso include some
landscape enhancementssouth of central Betty Ford Way between Gore Creek and
Central Betty Ford Way in direct coordination with the Town of Vail.
• 'ihe Public Plaza &The Public Plaza Cover
l�he new public plaza includes a small stage, a sngle point of control/entry,
coordination of special pavers, landscaping, site and planterwalls, security fencing
and new entry steps. Thisscope also includesthe design of a new artisan entry gate
between the existing Concessionsand Stage Left buildings, to replace the existing
security gate.
l�he Public Plaza Coverisa visual icon that identifiesthe amphitheaterentrance, one
that isprimarily visible from areasimmediately adjacent to the entry itself. While
providing improved protection forguestsduring inclement weather, the structure will
also serve asa refuge from the intense alpine sun. l�hisneeded amenity, resultsin a
space where only natural, ambient light istransmitted through the tensile membrane
to the area below.
A substantial amount of existing landscaping will remain at the Public Plaza, with
more being relocated immediately adjacent to the new construction in orderto help
blend the roof covering into itssurroundings. lT�isisaccomplished while viewsand
vistasof the surrounding valley and mountainswill be maintained from the area of the
public plaza.
■ The Concessions Building
-the goal isto provide a new service window at the South face of the existing
Concessonsbuilding. lhe scope of work islimited to the desgn of a point of sale and
corresponding modificationsto the building interior, designed to fully integrate with
the existing architectural characterand scale.
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■ The Stage Left(Box Office) Building
Limited modificationsare planned forthe existing BoxOffice. These include removal
of the existing overhead beam above the entry and the supporting column and
tensile superstructure above. Installation of new countertopsand copperpanels
below are included.
■ The Ford Tribute
A key element of Phase 2 isa landmark arrival space and tribute monument
dedicated to displaying and celebrating the extensive contributionsof the Ford
Family to the Vail Valley. -fhe location ispart of the Public Pla�.
An artist and orspecial craftsman will need to be engaged aspart of the processof
the approvalsand execution of the work, depending on the final direction forthe
Tribute.
Each of these projectsindividually and collectively meetsthe standardsand guidelinesfor
review asenumerated in the Town Code. We lookforward to speaking with you at you
meeting on September 18.
�ncerely,
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David Baum, AIA
Architect, LEED AP
Zehren and Associates
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