Building 550
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) to 5:00 PM (Ysabelle Bernal)
Tuesday: 6:30 AM (Kristin Burns) to 5:00 PM (Ysabelle Bernal)
Wednesday: 6:30 AM (Kristin Burns) to 2:00 PM (Loran Lusvardi)
Thursday: 7:00 AM (Brittany Schwartz) to 5:00 PM (Ysabelle Bernal)
Friday: 7:30 AM (Frances Yang) to 2:00 PM (Loran Lusvardi)
Panama Mall Stairwell and First Floor Restrooms
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: 7:30 AM (Frances Yang) - 6:00 PM (Mark Cutkosky)
These times are subject to change due to staff schedules. Last update 11/21/24 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.