Project Process

When will we move into Triton Pavilion?

The project is anticipated to be operational in August 2023 (pending Regents' approval, which is expected in July 2020).

How have you engaged with future users to understand their needs?

Tours of existing spaces and aspirational workplaces, focus groups, a current workplace survey, and best practice comparisons are just some of the research tools we have used for Triton Pavilion. We’re also leveraging our existing research on workplace design best practices.

Once the building is designed, will we have a chance to discuss locations and floor plans with the architect and project team?

Yes, working with LMN Architects, we will discuss this type of information with representatives from each user group during regular SWAT (Sitting With All Teams) meetings. As that information evolves and becomes finalized, we plan to share it on the website, in newsletters, and across other platforms.

How can I stay informed about the project?

The project team will continue to update this website as new information and images become available - check back regularly! In addition, you can expect regular newsletters featuring the latest project details and an overview of upcoming milestones and events. If you have any specific questions, please email them to TritonPavilion@ucsd.edu. We will reply within a week. 

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Sustainability, Accessibility & Wellness

What does it mean to be LEED Platinum certified?

LEED Platinum is the highest level of building performance under the US Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) program.

Will Triton Pavilion spaces be accessible?

Yes, the project will be designed to meet American Disability Act (ADA) standards.

Will there be bike lockers and showers?

Yes! These shared amenities will be part of the project.

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Safety & Security

How are we designing for safety in Triton Pavilion?

The design-build team is working with UC San Diego Police and Environmental Health & Safety to identify design elements in each building that will address safety throughout the project.

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Workspace

Is the default workspace designed as open office with some private offices? 

There will be hybrid workspaces. Some will have enclosed office spaces, some will have more open spaces, and others will be everything in between. Representatives from each group are working with the project team to identify what space types are needed, and what types of support they will require.

What are we doing to mitigate acoustic issues?

Acoustic design is critical to the performance of workspaces. An acoustic engineer is a part of the design team.

Would there be enclosed spaces for privacy and confidentiality?

There would be plenty of enclosed spaces for confidential conversations, including enclosed offices, focus rooms, phone rooms, huddle rooms, and more!

What about introverts?

A hybrid workplace offers a variety of spaces that provide quiet, enclosed spaces for focus and contemplation. We are meeting with department representatives to understand how you work and provide spaces accordingly.

Will we have dedicated workspaces?

Yes, everyone will have dedicated workspaces.

Temporary work settings will be available away from your desk or for touchdown when at another location for meetings —having options to move around is good for health and wellness.

Are there closets planned as part of the project?

In order to right size storage for future needs, we recently issued a storage survey to identify items that each group will need to store in the future workspace.

Will departments or individuals have opportunities to make adjustments to their new workspaces after they move in?

As part of designing hundred-year buildings with flexible work environments, we will be looking at the many different ways of providing options that support unique individuals and offer choice in how/where to work. After approximately 3-6 months of settling into our new spaces after the move, we will conduct a post-occupancy analysis. The findings will be reported to leadership, who will consider which changes they will elect to implement.

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Amenities

What about parking?

The Regents’ goal is to encourage the use of multi-modal transportation, including the coming UC San Diego Blue Line trolley. 

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Community Spaces

Are classrooms a part of the Triton Pavilion project?

A variety of classrooms, meeting spaces, and learning spaces will be included throughout the project. The change management process for Triton Pavilion is to create a great workplace for administration to support the student population.

How will Triton Pavilion bring people together?

Triton Pavilion will be centered in a pedestrian district with two main gathering spaces -an active plaza and contemplative park. The plaza, shared break rooms, ground-level food retail, and shared meeting spaces will be opportunities for chance encounters that contribute to Triton Pavilion’s “social ecosystem”—integrating the student, alumni, and administrative communities.

Have rooftop social spaces been considered as part of the Triton Pavilion project?

Yes, rooftop spaces are being considered and would be developed in line with the project budget.

How many 20-30 person meeting rooms will there be?

The exact number and ratio of meeting rooms is being determined. We understand that meetings spaces are critical, and there will be many more than you have currently! Each department will have a number of dedicated meeting rooms in addition to shared meeting spaces for larger gatherings that will be located throughout different buildings in Triton Pavilion.

Is the Forum the largest space? Where is the 100-person meeting room?

The large meeting spaces will be reconfigurable for different meeting types, so the numbers of people they can accommodate are only estimates at this time. The Celebration Space seats about 500 people and is the largest space! The Forum will seat approximately 250 people. Several departments and the shared meeting facility will have 100-person meeting rooms.

Will breakout/support spaces need to be reserved?

How shared meeting spaces, small meeting rooms, and phone/huddle rooms are managed will be determined during our operational meetings. Possibly some will be open and some will be reservable.

Will phone rooms only have phones, or will we be able to access our network/databases?

So far, none of the specific features of any of the spaces have been designed, though we are taking into account each user group’s needs. If your department or group has certain requirements for a space to support you, we would like to hear about those. Please reach out to your change champions.

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