War Room

DISTRIBUTION CENTERS

OVERVIEW

This is a dedicated space for rapid response during critical situations in the Distribution Centre.


It facilitates communication, collaboration, and decision-making among key personnel. Allows stakeholders to gather quickly, assess situations, strategize, and coordinate actions to minimize disruptions.  This is an optional space type, also known as Obeya Room, Crisis Room, or Inbound/Outbound Shipping Rooms.


Design Goals

  • Located on or near the shopfloor perimeter, project dependent
  • In some instances sites may require two war rooms, designated for inbound and outbound operations, both would be located on the Shopfloor and not within the office space
  • Flexible furniture settings to accommodate different group sizes and meeting types
  • Equipped with communication tools like VC screens, whiteboards, and agile walls for efficient response during crises
  • Ability to make the room private for confidential calls and meetings.
  • Different from a Conference Room in its advanced communication tools, flexible layout, and focus on functionality, resilience, and rapid response

Key Components


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  1. Table and seating (reconfigurable)
  2. AV equipment and controls
  3. Door
  4. Window film (allow light, but still allow confidentiality)
  5. White boards
  6. Agile walls


Area: Large or X-Large Conference Room spatial area allowance, furnished a size smaller i.e. (Medium Conference Room furnishings, but spatial area of a Large Conference Room)

Size:

  • Large Conference Room
  • 15’ x 20’ (4.6m x 6.1m) min.
  • 19’ x 24’ (5.8m x 7.3m) max.
  • XL Conference Room
  • 18’ x 29’ (5.5m x 8.8m) min.
  • 22’ x 32’ (6.7m x 9.8m) max.

Capacity: Project dependent: approx. 8-12 people



REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS

  • Clearances
    • Ensure compliance with Interior Accessibility and Inclusion Checklist and local code. Projects should meet local code in addition what is detailed in the GPS Standards
    • The internal clearances within the room need to accommodate various layouts. Considering project-specific needs and the adaptable nature of the space, design the room with larger dimensions than necessary. For example, furnish it as a medium conference room but allocate the spatial area of a large conference room.
  • Finishes
    • Finishes in DC should be more durable and hardwearing compared to those in corporate spaces
    • These are confidential enclosed spaces intended for group discussions on critical issues, often requiring confidentiality
    • Ensure privacy with opaque film on entry wall glazing

    Walls

    • Wall type 1: gypsum wall to deck with ACT ceiling (or equivalent)
    • Wall type 2: glazing wall with ACT ceiling (or equivalent) at entry wall
    • Single pane 1/4” (0.6cm) tempered glass, clear without green hue. Height to match the door 
    • Interior glazing with film not to exceed 8 linear feet 
    • 6" (15cm) base, same as adjacent areas for cane detection, from floor
    • Privacy film or interior glazing on entry wall,  provide distraction band or full frosting for privacy and safety  (i.e., can't identify users or read screens, but still be able to see room is occupied)
    • Ensure that monitors, accessories, etc. do not protrude more than 4” (10cm) from the wall
    • Use standard wall types or approved alternate that meets acoustic requirements
    • Gypsum with paint and rubber base  (or equivalent)

    Floors

    • Carpet tile with rubber base (or equivalent)

    Ceiling

    • Suspended ACT (or equivalent)
    • Height not to exceed 10’ (3.1m)

  • Doors
    • Standard size and width based on region
    • Type: Glass panel, swing​ type
    • Standard door opening based on region, minimum width 32" (81cm)​
    • If adjacent to loud spaces, seals at head and jambs, no gaps
  • Furnishings

    Furniture

    • Local teams can substitute alternative furniture arrangements than the typical layout shown above

     

    Meeting tables

    • Surface top with a low sheen, durable finish
    • Table to include a grommet from floor-mounted power and data centered under the table
    • Consider tables on castor wheels, allowing users to easily change configurations to suit their needs
    • Where possible, provide furniture with dimensional modularity (e.g. tables whose length is twice their width) for ease of combining and reconfiguring
    • Provide ample circulation space around tables

    Seating

    • Typical chairs should be height-adjustable with fixed arms, flexible backs, and casters for carpet

    Writable surface

    • Assess the length of the wall to determine the number of whiteboards it can accommodate, providing a sufficient number of panels based on the room's function
    • Design for use by the full range of body types and from seated to standing heights
    • Project dependent: provide agile whiteboards on castor wheels
    • Install the opposite VC camera
    • Magnetic, steel, white color, matte finish
    • Include tray or cup for markers and erasers
    • Provide 36” (91.5cm) min. clearance around writable surface, mounted at 2’-10” (86cm) above the finished floor

    Window Coverings

    • Roller shades: Manually operable, 3-5% opacity - prevents glare and reduces energy use due to temperature gain and loss
  • Acoustics
    • Ensure soundproofing for privacy and clear communication
    • Noise criteria (NC): 30-35 dBA
    • Sound transmission class (STC): 50-55 dBA
    • When located on shopfloor an enclosed room with ceiling shielding from external processing noise outside is required
  • Equipment

  • Electrical
    • Flexible electrical layout with power, data, and AV configurations adaptable to various layouts 
    • Ensure power access is available throughout the room to accommodate flexibility in arrangement
    • Maximise electrical layout so all room scenarios work with electrical power layout

    Outlets

    • Outlets should be evenly spaced in the floor or walls so that all tables have access to power. If floor/wall power is limited, tables should chain so all tables can have power
    • Number of outlets per training room, to vary by room size and project
    • Floor boxes to accommodate power, data at table
    • Provide grommets and access to power within 24" (61cm) from the edge of the table 
    • (x1-x2) single gang 120VAC behind the display
    • (x4) network drops to IDF behind display
    • (x1-x2) Display
    • (x1) PDU
    • (x1) Codec
    • (x1-x2) network drop to IDF below table for conference phone
    • Network drop to IDF in ceiling for occupancy sensor
    • OPTIONAL: (x1) network drop to outside wall for schedule panel

    Lighting

    • Lighting and other controls should be mounted between 44”-48” (110cm-122cm) above finished floor, in centrally located location
    • Up to 30 FC (323 LUX) 
    • User dimmer for interior rooms
    • One lighting type per room, unless noted
    • Diffused downlight or direct/indirect. The light should be even throughout the room to reduce contrast and illuminate faces in various locations
    • Ensure lights can be turned on in zones or dimmable (to allow for partial or different lighting during presentations)
  • Wayfinding
    • See Wayfinding section
    • ID sign with room name 
    • Digital scheduling panel 
    • Doors: Do not conceal doors 
  • Branding
    • These areas typically have little-to-no permanent branding in them as they are intended as a working/brainstorming space.  Priority should be given to surfaces needed for functional needs like dry erase boards and pinable surfaces.
    • Consider placement of brand walls/ whiteboards for virtual attendee visibility
    • If branding is needed in these areas, it should be restricted to simple executions such as a custom accent wall color, framed graphic or wallpaper.

  • Technology
    • See Nike Tech standards
    • Consider floor outlet and grommet positions to support various layouts of space
    • Training Room AV Design should be completed once floor plan has been supplied, as these spaces have unique shapes and dimensions
    • Review distance of the table from camera to ensure proper view angle and visibility
    • Provide high quality video/audio equipment to ensure good sound and video quality during large presentations
    • AV design in-ceiling speaker and microphone locations will be based on furniture layout and size of the room
    • AV locations to be planned for single, open or flexible room layout scenarios, ideally permanently installed instead of FM setup
  • Safety and Security
    • For Workplace Security standards, contact your local Design or PM team. EHS standards can be found in Resources

Relevant Links

Nike Accessibility and Inclusion Checklist for accessible requirements

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