Commercial Specialty Design-Lactation Design

Programming

The objective of this project was to research and design a lactation space for the Voices of Leadership Event in honor of the guest speaker, Jessica Shortall, who is a social activist on women’s work and care-giving issues. One of her biggest concerns is on the lack of spaces where new mothers are allowed to pump in their workplaces.

Our targeted client is a company of about 300 and more employees. They only have one area that they can dedicate towards their new mothers. Their goal with creating this space is to show their female employees and new mothers that they are appreciated and that there is a dedicated, welcoming, and calming space specific for their needs.

Schematic Design

The project was also done in teams of two, and we were given no limits to design a fitting lactation room to our desire based on the research conducted. Each team conducted initial research in the early stages of the project with an interior design that specialized in designing lactation spaces.

Through our research, according to Federal Regulations, an employer must provide a place other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free of intrusion from coworkers and the public, if the employer has 50 and more employees. The space must be located in a safe accessible area to all and must have a lock. The recommended size of the space should be minimum of 7’ X 7’. The ratio to providing a space for women to pump is 1:100 (one space to 100 females).

Bubble Diagram

Public and Private Adjacency Diagram

Concepts

The goal of this project was to create a welcoming environment for families and the community. This restaurant is known for it’s outstanding grilled cheese. Through the use of bright colors and durable materials, this restaurant can be known for a bright fun place to come with family and friends and become a staple family restaurant in South Milwaukee.

Original Color Concept

Concept Images

Selected Materials

The materials that we selected were all designed for commercial use which means that it will be cost effective, very durable, but will still achieve a luxurious aesthetic. We selected Interface flooring for the carpet tile and the LVT. This company prides themselves on their easily cleanable carpet tile and their very low amount of VOCs that are with all of their products.

Design Solution

In order to follow code and to infuse our space with universal design, we made sure that all of the rooms had the 5’ turning radius and that all of the doors were the appropriate width to allow for wheelchair access. We also decided to use Sub-Zero drawers instead of an under the counter refrigerator, so we made sure to include a lower drawer for both sets to make sure there is the accessibility. Through the inclusion of the universal design, we made sure to have easy switches and outlet plans and that the flow of the space itself was easy to understand and navigate. We implemented a universal design to help ensure that this space will be stress-free and can be used efficiently.

The skylight that we used not only allowed for plenty of natural light, it also helped signify the four main sections of the space. The implied separation of these spaces allows for the end users to be able to easily understand how to efficiently utilize the space with little confusion or stress.

We were able to infuse our lactation spaces with natural light, an element of biophilic design, which helps with creating a calming environment through.

Design Presentation Board

Design Renderings (Revit)

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