1. The window grouping at the third fl oor features a "DNA band," with varying glass widths and multiple colors wrapping the building. This band brings generous light
into the building, critical for a patient's sense of well-being. 2 An exterior courtyard healing garden at the fourth fl oor, as seen from the rooftop, provides calming views
from patient rooms and offers a respite for patients, visitors and staff. 3. A fourth-fl oor healing garden for patients, staff and visitors provides a relaxing environment.
PROJECT TEAM:
St. Jude Medical Center Northwest Tower
Project Owner/Developer:
Petra Integrated Construction Strategies
General Contractor/
Construction Manager:
McCarthy Building Companies
Architect: Taylor Design
Structural Engineer:
KPFF Consulting Engineers
Electrical Engineer: SASCO
Mechanical Engineer:
Southland Industries
Fire/Life Safety: ARUP
Interior Design:
Montanio Design Group
Acoustics:
Newsom Brown Acoustics
Civil Engineer: Psomas
Landscape Design:
Rabben/Herman Design Offi ce, Ltd.
Medical Equipment Planning:
RTKL
ing what needed to be done to meet goals.
The benefi t of this purpose-driven
mindset was a collective ability to craft an
agreement to deliver the new tower based
on the owner's needs. The team used this
clear direction to maximize its leadership
and resources. When questions surfaced,
the design and construction entities would
quickly self-analyze responses as they
related to the established cost and scope
parameters. In turn, team members ensured
the right people were in the room at the
right time to make time-ef cient decisions
in the best interest of the project.
All design and construction stakeholders
benefi ted from a long-lens view focused
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