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West Point, BC

UBC Integrated Health and Wellbeing Services

The facility plan for UBC’s Integrated Health and Wellbeing Services envisions a consolidated student wellness center that promotes highly welcoming, streamlined access to health services. and represents a key component of the University of British Columbia’s Gateway Project.

Inform Planning, in partnership with hcma architecture + design, developed a comprehensive space program for the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Integrated Health and Wellbeing Services. This initiative aims to bring together UBC’s distributed Health and Wellness services into a single, cohesive facility.

The space program outlines the specific needs and requirements of a future Integrated Health and Wellbeing Services space, providing a clear roadmap for UBC’s vision.

Key Features of the Space Program

Two potential options were explored, each with detailed elements to guide the design:

  • Functional Descriptions
  • Hours of Operation
  • Workload Estimates
  • Staffing and Occupancy Projections
  • Programmed and Existing Spaces by Type
  • Design Criteria, including External Relationships
  • Space Requirements

  • Client

    University of British Columbia

  • Location

    West Point, BC

  • Year

    2019

  • Services

    Project initiation and kick-off meetings

    Current state data gathering and analysis

    Two future state integrated services workshops

    Future state service model and program development/testing

    Final future state service model and program development

  • Project Details

    Partners: hcma architecture + design

    Project Size: <50,000 SF

Rendering by Perkins + Will
Rendering by Perkins + Will
Rendering by Perkins + Will
Rendering by Perkins + Will
Rendering by Perkins + Will

Innovative Space Concepts for Holistic Wellness

The proposed space concepts emphasize flexibility and inclusivity, featuring:

  • Flexible consultation rooms.
  • Bookable counselling spaces.
  • Group activity areas for mental health support.
  • Integrated clinical zones with exam rooms and procedure spaces.

Designed to support interdisciplinary collaboration, the facility will integrate services from peer-led initiatives to professional counselling and medical care.

Enhancing Student Wellness

This visionary plan is set to improve the accessibility and quality of UBC’s student health services. By promoting mental health and providing a comprehensive wellness resource, the space will efficiently meet the diverse needs of the UBC student community.

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