Medical Construction & Design

MAY-JUN 2016

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8 Medical Construction & Design | M AY/ J U N E 2016 | MCDM AG.COM Lendlease has of cially turned over the completed Kernersville Health Care Center in Kernersville, North Carolina to the U. S. Department of Veterans Af airs. At 400,000 gross square feet and valued at over $130 million, it is the largest outpatient facility leased by the VA. Inspired by the concept of a "23-hour hospital," the facility provides primary care, numerous specialty clinics, mental health and outpatient surgery to veterans. The project team included Lendlease, Perkins Eastman Architects and Littlejohn Engineering. The center also includes a host of sup- porting functions for veterans and staf including pension and benefi t, counseling and food service. With a particular focus on the outdoor natural environment func- tioning as a healing element, key unique features — a green roof, side porch and dining patio — were designed to allow vet- erans convenient outdoor space to socialize between appointments, quietly contemplate or share private news with loved ones. The design approach incorporated an amplifi ed sensitivity to the wellness, comfort and ease of veterans and caregivers. The main entrance is easy to fi nd, human in scale and inviting to veterans, family members and visitors. The main lobby has warm fi nishes, lots of daylight and a wood- paneled Wall of Heroes to welcome and inspire veterans, caregivers and the public. The main circulation spine in the facil- ity, the "Triad Trail," slowly widens from the "quiet" behavioral health end of the building, with services on both sides and culminates in the "active" food court and other services at the opposite end. Natural light permeates from each end and from above through multiple fl oor cutouts to dif- fuse the size of the facility and help veterans navigate the many clinics, each individually branded with regional themes found from the Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks. Kernersville Health Care Center Outpatient SUSTAINABLE HIGHLIGHTS 30% building savings in potable water use - 75% of waste diverted from landfi ll - 31% energ y savings over other North Carolina healthcare facilities - 40% of building materials sustainably sourced - Incorporation of green cleaning policies and procedures New Health Center Largest Outpatient Facility Leased by VA Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Wash- ington recently opened its newly expanded Cherry Hill Imaging Center, which includes a second CT scanner and two MRI ma- chines. The external exhaust vents, an essential component of MRI machines, were turned into an art installation that benefi ts the local community. Designed by Tlinget artist and Vashon Island resident Israel Shotridge, the vent covers celebrate salmon and symbolize the cycle of life. The project team included archi- tect CallisonRTKL and Sabey pro- vided general contracting services. "Art plays an important role in the heal- ing process and Swedish includes art in its construction allocations," said Linda Carrol, manager, Medical Imaging and Transport. "At Cherry Hill, our art is mostly indoors. We believe this installation provides benefi t to the local community by creat- ing an enjoyable environment for patients, staff, neighbors and visitors in one of the open outdoor spaces on our campus." Permanent Art Installation on Display at Newly Expanded Imaging Center Projects completed & upcoming

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