20 APRIL 2019 COMMERCIALARCHITECTUREMAGAZINE.COM
FEATURE| healthcare
- CO Architects, coarchitects.com
- Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion, health.ucsd.
edu/locations/Pages/outpatient-pavilion.aspx
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1904koman.radiology center serving the entire campus, rehabili-
tation facilities, and a pharmacy. It also contains a
variety of centers focusing on specialties such as
musculoskeletal health, breast health, urology, pain,
apheresis, stem-cell transplants, and a range of relat-
ed imaging services.
Throughout, clinics are organized as modules
and typically contain 12 exam-room pods with sep-
arate patient and staff circulation zones to allow a
more personal treatment experience. By dividing
“onstage” and “offstage” tasks, the pods operate as
well-oiled machines. The exam rooms are designed
to be adaptable depending on schedules and special-
ties. Support and treatment areas are often shared
between two clinics, significantly reducing the
building’s square footage while encouraging interdis-
ciplinary interaction.
CO Architects conceived each floor with a dis-
tinct identity to aid in wayfinding. The designers
integrated signage and incorporated intuitive color
cues that reference natural elements, from grass
green in the basement to sunny shades on upper
floors. Other interior finishes lend texture and soft-
ness—such as patterned wall tiles, neutral terrazzo
floors, and carpet-like floor tiles—while meeting the
durability requirements of a healthcare environ-
ment. Furnishings were selected to accommodate
seating for a variety of users and promote activity as
needed.
The designs of the faculty and staff workplaces
within the Pavilion had to not only bring together
personnel from several different specialties and gen-
erations, but also create an environment that pro-
motes cross-pollination. CO Architects conceived
open work areas in which staff can choose from a
variety of seating heights. They also integrated infor-
mal lounges and hoteling zones throughout the
building.
According to the architect, the design is nimble
in order to balance diverse needs, while accommo-
dating cutting-edge technologies and new models of
working and thinking. CAAbove. Interior fi nishes lend texture and softness—such as patterned wall tiles, neutral terrazzo fl oors, and carpet-like fl oor tiles—while meeting the
durability requirements of a healthcare environment. Furnishings were selected to accommodate seating for a variety of users and promote activity as needed.
Below. Clinics are organized as modules and typically contain 12 exam-room pods with separate patient and staff circulation zones to allow a more personal
treatment experience.