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Design Group faculty and administrative offices are in Building 550, also known as the Peterson Laboratory Building.

Effective 4/4/22:  When classes are in session, Building 550 and all other School of Engineering buildings are open M-F 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Building 550 is closed to non-residents after hours and on weekends and University holidays.   (confirmed 3/31/22 anthto kburns)

The interior doors to the Design Group faculty and staff offices are open as follows:

162 & Studio C Interior Doors
Monday:  7:00 AM (Brittany Schwartz) - 3:30 PM (Brittany Schwartz)
Tuesday:  6:30 AM (Kristin Burns) - 3:30 PM (Brittany Schwartz)
Wednesday:  6:30 AM (Kristin Burns) - 2:00 PM (Loran Loosli)
Thursday:  7:00 AM (Brittany Schwartz) - 3:30 PM (Brittany Schwartz)
Friday:  10:00 AM (Loran Loosli) - 2:00 PM (Loran Loosli)

Panama Mall Stairwell and First Floor Restrooms (*Extended Hours effective 10/9/23 for these doors only.)
Monday:  7:00 AM (Brittany Schwartz) - 6:00 PM (Mark Cutkosky)
Tuesday:  6:30 AM (Kristin Burns) - 6:00 PM (Mark Cutkosky)
Wednesday:  6:30 AM (Kristin Burns) - 6:00 PM (Mark Cutkosky)
Thursday:  7:00 AM (Brittany Schwartz) - 6:00 PM (Mark Cutkosky)
Friday:  10:00 AM (Loran Loosli) - 6:00 PM (Mark Cutkosky)

These times are subject to change due to staff schedules.  Last update 9/29/23 loranjl

Here are Building 550 room details.  (SUNetID required)

Reservations can be made in advance for hosted activities outside of regular hours. (SUNetID required.)

After-hours access (SUNetID required)

The Design Group has created guidelines and resources for a quieter workspace in our open landscape environment. (SUNetID required)

Building 550 also houses the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school).

Peterson concluded an extensive renovation in March 2010.  Formerly, the Design Group was located in the Terman Engineering Center.