Shared Spaces
Spaces shared among different campus and space types.
Workspace
Workspaces cater to both individual and collaborative work, providing specialized areas for research and group projects. They prioritize flexibility by offering various work options and strategies tailored to different work styles and operational needs. To enhance adaptability, some workspaces incorporate kinetic infrastructure, allowing them to transform and adjust based on employee and team preferences. This dynamic approach fosters creativity, efficiency and seamless collaboration in a constantly evolving work environment.
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Building Amenities
A wide range of building amenities cater to a diverse array of users. These spaces support employee satisfaction, health, and productivity by providing conducive spaces for relaxation, collaboration, and personal well-being. Building amenities serve either the public or staff, depending on the program. Building amenities are shared spaces that should be dispersed across the building to encourage use and create a supportive and inclusive environment. Evaluate existing amenities and contemplate the addition of requisite ones to your project to ensure alignment with facility goals.
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Circulation
Circulation within a building is intricately designed to enhance the overall user experience, prioritize safety, and contribute to the functionality and coherence of the building’s design. It seeks to create an environment where individuals can navigate seamlessly, fostering a positive and efficient user experience.
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Entry
The entry is not merely a point of access but a crucial element that orchestrates the transition from the external environment to the internal space. It functions as the architectural interface that establishes the UCSF identity and sets the initial impression. A blend of aesthetics and functionality, the entry is designed to create a welcoming atmosphere that reflects UCSF’s ethos. It serves as a navigational hub for patients, staff, and visitors to different departments. Beyond aesthetics, the entry serves a practical purpose as a checkpoint for security, access control, and reception services, ensuring a smooth and organized flow of people in and out of the building.
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Town Center
These spaces serve as essential retreats within workplace environments, offering employees a space to unwind, recharge, and foster interpersonal connections. These areas provide a break from the demands of work, allowing individuals to relax, enjoy meals, and engage in informal conversations with colleagues. Break rooms also facilitate team bonding and camaraderie, promoting a sense of community and collaboration. Additionally, they contribute to overall wellbeing by offering a comfortable environment where individuals can momentarily escape the pressures of their tasks, ultimately enhancing morale and productivity.
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Office
An academic, research, and healthcare environment includes offices designed to enhance both operational efficiency and patient care. Proximity to staff encourages communication for a more connected environment. Offices provide select individuals a private, secure space designed for focus and confidentiality. Adaptable for a variety of technologies, they support flexible work arrangements. There are different office types based on the program’s needs: shared (more than 1 person), single-person dedicated offices, and non-dedicated offices for drop-in or hoteling guests.
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Huddle Room
A huddle room is a meeting space designed for collaboration and quick discussions. Its primary function is to facilitate communication among small groups (typically 2 to 6 people) in a private, comfortable setting. The space is designed for impromptu collaboration use, and is not bookable ahead of time. There are two configurations: formal, with a central table for structured discussions and documentation, and informal, with casual seating to encourage creativity, comfort, and spontaneous brainstorming. These configurations cater to various meeting types, ensuring that each discussion is productive and aligned with the team’s goals.
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Conference Room
A conference room is designed to facilitate meetings and encourage collaboration, providing a private space for sensitive discussions and decision-making. It supports teamwork, brainstorming, and creative collaboration, free from distractions. Conference rooms are essential for formal meetings, presentations, and discussions, with sizes ranging from 8 to 25 people, depending on team needs. Equipped with technology such as audio-visual tools and video conferencing, they ensure seamless communication and enhance meeting effectiveness, including those calling in remotely.
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Focus and Telehealth Rooms
Focus rooms provide employees with a quiet, distraction-free environment that enhances concentration, boosts productivity, and fosters innovation. These rooms offer privacy, allowing employees to take virtual calls, hold small (1-2 person) meetings, or do focused work. A telehealth room enables remote healthcare. It ensures confidentiality and minimizes distractions. The room is shared by several users with one person using the space at a time, maintaining a secure environment for the user and patient.
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Lactation Room
Lactation rooms play a vital role in supporting staff, faculty, and students by providing a comfortable space for expressing milk after returning to work or school. The room may be used by staff and/or visitors, and should have proper signage to identify its use. Establish a clear distinction between visitor/public-facing rooms and internal rooms. The UCSF Lactation Accommodation Program manages lactation rooms and provides additional materials and equipment, such as pumps and fliers. There is one lactation room for every 50-100 female employees.
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