An arrangement such as this facilitates privacy by placing more
private functions, such as executive offices and counseling, at the extreme
ends of the spine away from the entrance. (See Facility Plate No. 740-25,
Sheet No. 3.)
(2) Central zoning organizes the program's activities around a key
zone. A good choice for such a central position is the reception zone which
involves frequent public visits and offers lounge seating for visitors to all
other parts of the center. Its central location acts as a hub for all other
zones.
This kind of zoning scheme has the advantage of minimum
circulation and more direct control of casual movement within the center. It
also helps make the presence of a wide range of services obvious to first-time
visitors. Privacy is accommodated by expressing a front and back to the hub
arrangement; services located to the back are private, while services in front
of the hub are more public. (See Facility Plate No. 740-25, Sheet No. 4.)
(3) Axial zoning combines the intent of both linear and central
approaches. The axial scheme offers two spines with the most public zones
located at the intersection of circulation. Opportunities for interaction are
at the intersection, while more private zones are located at the ends of both
spines away from the intersection. (See Facility Plate No. 740-25, Sheet No.
5.)
4.
ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS.
a. General Design Considerations. The FSC must present an expression of
informality, comfort, and clear organization. It must, above all else, be a
facility which invites relaxed conversation, suggests discretion, and promotes
confidence in the professional services to be delivered. A "residential"
rather than institutional character is very important.
(1) Visitor and Staff Traffic. Interaction with Family Service
Center staff takes place by mail, telephone, and personal visits. Personal
visits are grouped into the following categories:
(a)
Introductory visits for newcomers to learn what services are
available.
(b) Crisis-oriented visits for those seeking the immediate
assistance of skilled personnel in a private counseling area.
(c) Visits with specific purposes, such as volunteer activities,
training, lectures, general information, etc.
(2) Public and Private Internal Zones. The Family Service Center
provides a full range of family-related resources, offering both public and
private services. Public and private functions
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