PROGRAMMING

DISTRIBUTION CENTERS

OVERVIEW

The Distribution Center project team will evaluate space types and confirm programming requirements during the planning process. If the headcount is lower than the number provided, include one of the space types. Building support spaces (mechanical, electrical, etc.), local code requirements, and vertical circulation will need to be considered for each location.


Visit the Distribution Center Space Types section for specifications. Globally-relevant spaces are included here. The local project team may include other space types not listed here.

Office Headcount

Total number of office employees and Shopfloor leaders, typical season


Shift Headcount

Average number of employees on the Shopfloor at one time, typical season


Total headcount

Total employee headcount (office, shift, contractors), typical season


Total Peak Headcount

Total season employee headcount (office, shift, contractors), peak season


Use growth forecast numbers if available. Most space type ratios are based on typical seasonal schedules, not peak seasons. Peak seasons are only considered for restrooms and egress. To accommodate peak headcounts, supplemental services can be added (e.g., food carts).

PROGRAMMING RATIOS

See zoning diagrams on the Planning Adjacencies page.


* Space types are the same for DC and Corporate.

Exterior Spaces

Public Access

Space Type (A-Z) Qty/Ratio Seats Size Notes
Bike Storage 1 per building n/a Varies Typically exterior, may be interior for some sites
Bus Shelter Varies Varies Varies
Gatehouse 1 per site Required on a campus, otherwise optional. Includes storage.
Outdoor Sports Court Min. 1, campus only Required on a campus, otherwise optional
Parking Varies
Pick-up & Drop-off Varies

Arrive and Depart

Public Access

Space Type (A-Z) Qty./Ratio Seats Size Notes
Lobby 1 per building Min. 6 Varies  Public
Everybody Restroom (all-gender)* See note One Everybody Restroom should be in the Arrive & Depart zone for public access
Security Control and Search Room 1 per building entry Varies Security Room 196 SF (18 SM) Search Room 152 SF (14 SM) Public, located on secure boundary
Medium or Large Conference Room* See note One conference room should be in the entry/exit zone for public access. See Office Spaces.

Shared Spaces

Secure Zone

Space Type (A-Z) Qty/ Ratio Seats Size Notes
Changing rooms 1 per building See note Varies  Near entry to Shopfloor, Gym, and Indoor Sports Court. Provide bench seating for 60% of shift HC
Fitness Spaces Optional n/a Varies 
Foodhall (with service kitchen) 1 per building 40-60% of total HC Varies Service team to decide if this space should be included (based on HC, local dining culture, nearby options, and expected participation). Walk time should be no more than 7 minutes for shop floor employees.
Group Multi Faith Room 1 per building, optional 8+ Varies  Optional Group prayer space, close proximity to Shopfloor
Gym 1 per building n/a Varies  No GPS Space type page. Local team to determine layout, size and design if included within project
Indoor Sports Court 1 per building Full court for sites with >200 Total HC Half court for sites with <200 Total HC n/a Full Court: approx. 94 ft (29 m) long x 50 ft (15 m) wide x 23ft (7m) high Half Court: approx. 47 ft (14 m) long x approx. 50 ft (15 m) wide x approx. 23ft (7m) high Includes storage
Lockers (for Shopfloor employees) 1:0.75 Shift HC n/a 3 SF (0.25 SM), size reflects area for lockers stacked on top of each other (i.e.1 x 4 to 6 high) Public space, near entry to Shopfloor. Quantity covers shift changeovers.
Medical Room 1 per building n/a 100 SF (9 SM) Close proximity to Shopfloor, needs clear, direct exit through Entry Space.
Training Room 1 per building Varies Min. 875 SF (80 SM), or 13 SF/seat (1.2 SM/per seat) Local project team to determine size based on HC. Includes storage.
All-Gender Shower* 15% min. n/a Varies  If showers are included in the project scope, locate adjacent to the Changing Room. All-gender showers and changing facilities should be single-user rooms; can be combined with single-user Everybody Restrooms.
Mothers' Room* 1:200 Total HC Min. 1 per building 2 Varies Primarly location is in shared spaces. Additional rooms may be needed on the shop floor. Walk time should be no more than 10 minutes for Shopfloor employees.
Wellness/ Multi Faith Room* Min. 1 per building 1 100 SF (9 SM) Locate near the Shopfloor. Walk time should be no more than 10 for Shopfloor employees. May include prayer space with fixture for Wudu washing ritual (see Wellness Space Type options).
Everybody Restroom (all-gender)* 15%-85% of total fixtures n/a Varies  Determined by local team Primarly location is in shared spaces. Additional rooms may be needed on the Shopfloor or office zones. Walk time should be no more than 10 minutes for Shopfloor employees.
Male and Female Restrooms (gendered)* 15%-85% of total fixtures n/a Varies  Primarly location is in shared spaces. Additional rooms may be needed on the Shopfloor or office zones. Walk time should be no more than 5 minutes for Shopfloor employees.

Shopfloor Space

Secure Zone



Space Type (A-Z) Qty/ Ratio Seats Size Notes
Breakroom Min. 1 per shopfloor ~50% of shift HC, distributed as needed, see note Dependent on shift HC, 20 SF (1.8 SM) per person based on seat calculation Located on the Shopfloor for shift workers. Allow for a breakroom on every floor of a multi-level building. Walk time should be no more than 5 minutes for Shopfloor employees. Local project team to determine placement, type, and size.
Coach Connect 1:25 (20-25 employees) n/a Varies
Coach Flex Desk 1 per coach and Distribution Manager 1 43 SF - 170 SF (4 SM - 16 SM) Place in groups of 4-12
Coach Focus Room 1 per group (4 - 12) of coach flex desks 2 90 SF - 110 SF (8 SM - 10 SM) Located adjacent to Coach Flex Desks where possible. Otherwise, locate within a 5-minute walk from the Shopfloor
Entrance to Shopfloor 1 per building n/a Varies
Freeplay Min. 1 per building n/a Varies Number of these spaces is dependent upon the size of the Shopfloor and location of breakrooms
Truck Lounge 1 per building, optional Varies, ~2-3 seats 130 SF - 258 SF (12 - 24 SM) Standard space types does not exist, local team to design space. Optional space.
Recovery Zone 1 per building Varies Varies Locate close to the Shopfloor breakroom and/or zones of work
War Room 1-2 per building 8 to 12 377 SF (35 SM) Locate in the Shopfloor spaces or in Shared spaces with close proxmity to the Shopfloor. In some locations this is known as an Obeya, Crisis or Inbound/Outbound Room.

Office Space

Secure Zone

Space Type (A-Z) Qty/ Ratio Seats Size Notes
Conference Room, X-Large* 1:125 office HC 13+ 377+ SF (35+ SM) Consider adding auxiliary seating around or behind the conference table to accommodate more people as required
Conference Room, Large* 1:125 office HC 8 to 12 300 SF (28 SM) Primarily in office spaces. One medium or large conference room should be in the Entry/Exit for public acess. Some rooms may be in shared spaces. See Planning Adjacencies page.
Conference Room, Medium* 1:40 office HC 5 to 7 180 - 220 SF (17 - 20 SM) Primarily in office spaces. One medium or large conference room should be in the Entry/Exit for public acess. Some rooms may be in shared spaces. See Planning Adjacencies page.
Conference Room, Small* 1:20 office HC 3 to 4 120 SF (11 SM)
Copy* 1 per office floor n/a 120 SF (11 SM) Near workstations
Focus Room* 1:20 office HC 2 85 SF (8 SM) Near workstations; a small number may be in Shared spaces
Fuel Station* 1:200 office HC Varies  200 SF (19 SM) See Breakroom for Shopfloor provision
Open Huddle* 1:40 office HC 6 to 10 172-215 SF (16-20 SM) Near workstations
Phone Room* 1:30 office HC (exclude Shopfloor leaders) 1 16 SF (1.5 SM) Near workstations; a small number may be in Shared spaces
VP Office* 1:50 office HC 3 to 4 120 SF (11 SM) Plan on one office per VP, use ratio if VP numbers aren’t available
Workstation* 1:1.25 to 1:1.4 office HC (exclude Shopfloor leaders) 1 30SF - 38 SF (2.75 SM - 3.5 SM)

Support

Location Varies

Space Type (A-Z) Qty/ Ratio Seats Size Notes
Custodial* 1 : 35,000 SF (1 : 3250 SM) n/a 100 SF (10 SM)
IDF* Typically 1 per floor level n/a Varies
Mail / Package* Typically 1 per building n/a Dependent on building size, 350 - 450 SF (32.5 - 42 SM) Badge access needed if outside secure perimeter. See Corporate GPS Standards
MDF* 1 per building n/a Varies
Storage* Varies n/a Varies