DRAFT CONCEPT DESIGN REPORT UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY ...

6.1 Introduction
Programming is the gathering of information related to an
organization – space requirements, relationships and adjacencies
between departments, building use and the desired resources that
will enable the University of Calgary to develop a highly efficient
workplace which integrates new workplace standards in a
refurbished MacKimmie Library Building. The definition of “space
that works” could include such aspects as:
� Flexibility & Adaptability
� Function vs. Hierarchy
� Emphasis on Team vs Individual Space
� Increased Mobility of Space & People
� Collaborative Tools & Technology
� Transparency “Right to Light”
� Cost effective operations
� End User Control
� Sustainability, Health & Safety
Stantec Architecture approached the programming phase of the
project with great excitement. The Stantec Team focused their
resources on the collection of data required for the design and
implementation of intelligent and strategically conceived workplace
solutions. Working as an integrated team, Stantec and the
University of Calgary Project Team, sought the input of a number
of Key Stakeholders including groups both located within and
outside the existing MacKimmie Tower and Block. Through the use
of a programming questionnaire and subsequent planning
meetings with individuals and groups, by identifying executive
support and recording long term strategies for space use on the
campus, a definition and vision for the project is being developed.
Much of the programming effort focuses on quantitative
calculations using new space standards to meet goals for space
utilization and higher education standards.
Described as the “Functional Program, the documentation
summarizes all shared and support facilities that would be required
if the University of Calgary were to locate particular groups into the
refurbished building. Considered a “living document”, the facility
program is expected to grow and change as the needs of the
University change providing the flexibility to allow for continued
evaluation the work environment requirements to ensure that
facilities development strategy is in line with your long term space
utilization strategy.
CONCEPT DESIGN REPORT
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
MacKimmie Tower and Block I Repurposing and Renewal
6. PROGRAM (Appendix B)
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