ABOUT THE TRITON PAVILION PROJECT PROCESS

Progressive Design Build

Triton Pavilion is being developed with LMN Architects and PCL Construction under a Progressive Design Build process (PDB). The PDB process uses a qualifications-based or best value selection, followed by a process whereby the owner then “progresses” towards a design and contract price with the team (thus the term “Progressive”). This process offers better collaboration between UC San Diego and the design and construction teams.

Programming & Change Management

The programming process for the Triton Pavilion project has evolved since the project's inception. 

Initially, a firm was hired to develop the 80% Detailed Project Program (DPP). At that time, the project team embarked on a program verification stage coupled with change management, to ensure Triton Pavilion would be designed to serve the needs of its many and varied users. The program verification and change management stage has entailed many exploratory activities:

• Tours of existing workspaces to understand needs and challenges

• Current workplace survey on existing workspaces

• Tours of aspirational workplaces

• Identification of and engagement with Change Champions

• Focus Groups

• Town Hall Presentations

During the program verification process, the executive committee asked that the project team work toward the additional goal of equity across workspaces, with an emphasis on assigning individual work spaces by the type of work. For example, counseling sensitive issues more then 3/4 of the day requires private enclosed space, such as an office. The new target builds in future flexibility and provides greater variety in workspaces, which increases productivity and engagement. The project team worked with representatives from each department to ascertain the best approach to achieve the new target. The number of supportive enclosed spaces was balanced to ensure each group will be empowered to do its best work.