Stantec Gives UC Davis Health A Space Filled With Natural Light

Stantech A multi-level lighthouse with a skylight was introduced, creating a new double-height space through the center of the building. UC Davis Health It is a building where the sun shines down to the first floor.

A new company that combines multiple administrative divisions University of California, Davis Health Service (HAS) The Building offers these services under one roof in light-filled, modern workspaces that reflect its commitment to sustainability and support the health and well-being of its staff.

The two-story, 194,000-square-foot space was originally constructed in the 1980s and required creative solutions to address the lack of natural light and limited flexibility between areas.

Stantech’s design introduced a multi-level lighthouse with skylights, creating a new double-height space in the center of the building, bringing sunlight up to the first floor. Stacked cubes in the main meeting space create the illusion of additional height, while the existing structural steel frame creates an atmosphere of sculptural drama and open elements.

The indoor plaza serves as the building’s central circulation point, connecting people on both floors of the building. Both floors are equipped with kitchenettes and lounges, supporting the natural tendency to congregate in sunny areas. The ground floor café will be connected to the existing outdoor patio, expanding the café and seating area, allowing staff to enjoy fresh air during the day.

It met the requirements of the University of California’s Carbon Neutral Initiative and made sustainability a top priority in all decisions, including the reuse of existing buildings compared to new construction. This high-performance design and reuse approach has reduced fixed carbon by 58% compared to new buildings.

The building has transitioned to an all-electric system, and radiant panels are used for air conditioning throughout the building. This unducted space provides direct heating and cooling, reducing the potential for recirculating air and the spread of allergens. His double-height lobby with vertical walls incorporates radiant panels to minimize heat build-up and create a monumental ambiance upon entry. The project successfully met the client’s goals and the building is now on track to LEED Gold and Net Zero.

project plan

Planning began with in-depth departmental research and programming meetings to determine individual requirements among groups, including senior executives. Management made operational decisions for the entire group, including standardizing the footprint of private offices and workstations installed throughout the building. A big change from my previous office space. Each department was able to provide feedback on their specific needs and desires for implementation.

The programming phase of the project consisted of four weeks of intensive exercises in department profiles, surveys, and vision sessions. Departmental profiles and questionnaires were developed to list the space and functional requirements of each group and to categorize the departmental workstyle as either anchored, flexible or roaming. This helped the design team create adjacencies and place departments in optimal zones. The design team leads interactive vision-building sessions with departmental representatives seated inside the building.

A vision session guides the group through images and guiding terms, focusing on the desired atmosphere and characteristics of the overall space and the desired look and feel of the five modes of work: focus, collaboration, socialization, learning and rejuvenation. Each group was able to give their opinion on current pain points with their current workspace and how an ideal workspace would look, feel and perform. The results of the visioning session shaped the vision of the project. The project vision was referenced during each phase of the project to ensure the design was heading in the right direction and ensure consistent and agreed-upon results.

The “office of the future” coined by the university. The type, layout and design of this office will set a precedent for all future UC Davis Health Centers. Utilizing a focus room footprint that is the same size as the eco-office footprint, we maximized flexibility for future room use. Enclosed space types are modular in size to maximize future growth/change with minimal construction or reconfiguration.

The university’s goal of net zero energy was a design challenge to implement on an existing south-facing concrete sloped structure. The building was getting cold easily due to the sun and the existing roofing material. The design team utilized radiant heating and cooling throughout the building. Radial sails and beams occupied much of the available ceiling space to effectively cool the building. The engineering and interior design teams creatively collaborated to integrate the radiant panels and lighting fixtures into the ceiling design. The central zone of the building showcases a remarkable wood veneer ceiling. It designates a recessed “technology zone” for housing all ceiling equipment and equipment. This created the desired clean and uncluttered look without sacrificing the necessary equipment. The cafe employs acoustic felt baffles and flat acoustic felt panels in the ceiling to reduce active noise levels. Radiative cooling panels are built in between the baffles. Looking at the cafe from the front, you can’t tell the difference between the acoustic baffles and the radiant panels.

As a hospital-centered university, we have adopted a policy of not installing live plants indoors in any of our buildings. However, a user group requested that green be introduced throughout the design. Both parties were satisfied with the inclusion of perfectly preserved moss and lichen maintenance free products. green mood ring It was used in lobbies, cafes and central color zones. green mood circles It was used as an art piece focused on the end point of the central aisle. Rings and circles bring nature-inspired elements to the overall neutral finishing palette.

product

• floor tiles: The lobby, central corridor, and cafe area are all connected by common large-format porcelain tiles (Ceramic Technics Palermo Stone Concept with steel grain). Coordinating accent tiles with Carlo Scarpa-inspired inlays were positioned as integrated ‘area rugs’ and ‘door mats’ to define the space without traditional floor covering switching.
• Carpet tile: Acquire an open office area show contractkhaki surround tiles.
• conference room received ManningtonSwitchback with Nomad.
• Wood wall covering: The walls of the meeting cube, café and central hallway were in white oak lift cut blond and vintage colossal and arborwood veneer wallcoverings. The wood is FSC certified.
• stone veneer: Elevator Wall Reached slate lightUltra-thin Eco+, Color D. Black
• conference room acoustics the wall panel carnegie Sorel is Dash 25.
• huddle room wall coverings that is design tex I would like a ribbed wallpaper.
• cafe tile the wall is bedrosian Shoji white tiles
• double height dimension wall panel inside the cafe private Greige Noir colored fractal for custom designed layout.
• acoustic The cafe’s felt ceiling baffle Ackfeldt linear baffle
• conference and office glass wall that is Dehive.
• moss teeth green mood circles and rings.
• Accent lighting: Pablo Bora Disc

Outcomes of the whole project

We standardized the ratio of private office types, workstation types, and focus rooms/huddle rooms provided in all departments. Shared spaces such as meetings and support functions could not be assigned to specific departments. This has strengthened the shift from individualized, siled departments to connected groups.

The project’s most brilliant result was how the existing storefront windows cast dramatic early morning shadows deep into the building. The fin walls in the lobby and the shadows cast on the 3D panels in the café add a pleasant surprise and dynamic interest to the new décor.

Project Outline

The project started in May 2020 in the unprecedented pandemic world of working from home. Large project teams have quickly adapted to collaborating remotely, holding vision-setting sessions and all project coordination online. With flextime and alternative work arrangements becoming a future workplace trend at many other companies, UC Davis Health maintained plans to improve its office tenants across the board to accommodate all scheduled employees. Upon completion of the project in October 2022, all UC Davis Health Care employees will have a spacious and welcoming new office space, and the return to the office is optimistic and vibrant.

The success of the project is largely due to the whole team. An integrated Stantec team comprising architecture, interior design, landscape design, lighting, acoustics, electrical, structural and carbon impact services. The design and construction team consisted of: XL structure and with contractors McCarthy’s architectural firm was an end-user representative for UC Davis Health. Aircomechanical Co., Ltd. We provide mechanical design and piping design. one workplace We design, procure and install furniture.

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