DRAFT CONCEPT DESIGN REPORT UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY ...

6.2 Process
Phase 1 - Define Program Data
1. Define Problem, Scope and Goals
2. Initialize Program
3. Develop Data Base and Collect Data
The University of Calgary has identified the working groups it believes may be
impacted by any work to be undertaken in the refurbishment of the MacKimmie
Library and it is based on this initial work the programming for this project has been
undertaken. Utilizing a well developed methodology for data collection and the use
of computer- based programming tool the Project Team distributed the program
survey and scheduled follow-up interviews. The possible end users of the new
space have been interviewed to identify the probable needs of the project. The
results have been documented and verified through a thorough review process.
Phase 2 - Generate Space Data
1. Confirm Space Standards
2. Generate Detail Listing of Working Groups
3. Tabulate Space Summary
The University of Calgary has recently developed a new space standards strategy
which identifies personnel and group space standards which is the foundation of all
square footage assignments. Using these space standards, the program formulates
the space summary of each working groups and through a series of reviews of the
data, follow by addtional interviews and revisions, a final program has been
developed. Space usage projection is an essential element in studying the future
need of the particular working groups has also been identified.
Phase 3 - Generate Analysis and Findings
1. Building Feasibility Analysis
2. Comparative Data Analysis
3. Adjacency and Space Distribution Analysis
4. Blockings and Stacking
The final phase of program development is the analysis and the synthesis of the
gathered information in order to gain a clear understanding of the client's growth
pattern and flexibility requirements, the programmer studies, compares and breaks
down the data. The study included proximity between major working groups and
growth projections between major groups and that of the total company. The
purpose of the studies is to identify the growth patterns, review the degree of
flexibility required for the project and to identify any discrepancies on the data
received. The studies are useful in making informed decision regarding planning
direction and on how best to allocate the spaces efficiently within the new spaces.
The resulting program document includes a summary that illustrates the horizontal
and vertical distributions of space using distribution tables and the blocking and
layering diagrams
CONCEPT DESIGN REPORT
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
MacKimmie Tower and Block I Repurposing and Renewal
6. PROGRAM (Appendix B)
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