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THE CHALLENGE
Point One was challenged with designing a new health center that would not only house
an existing facility, but also provide flexible space for future growth. The project was
designed to be completed in phases.
THE DESIGN DNA PROCESS
Beyond traditional building code and site analysis, we used our Design DNA toolbox to
gain deeper insight into the needs and wants of the health center’s end users.
During the Discovery phase, we measured and observed the use of the existing health
center, along with other UCFS facilities. We got to know what worked and what didn’t
through interviews, inventories and workshops. Our Balancing Act exercise helped
balance employee wants against space constraints and program needs against budget.
Another key step in the process was the use of Mood Boards to build consensus.
Stakeholders were able to see colors, textures, materials and fixtures and take ownership
of the building before its final fit-out.
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