“We have seen a nice increase in healthcare projects – at least 15-20 percent this year. There is a big push toward specialized practices coming together, and more ambulatory clinics.” Todd Wegman, President of Stevens Industries, Inc.
Planning for Patients
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Bulfinch is known for high-quality, long lasting buildings. “We like to carry that sensibility into our interiors, but at the same time we are very conscious of our clients’ budgets,” says Paarz. “So we pick and choose where we use different types of materials while maintaining specific palettes.” To do this, Paarz and his team carefully map out the functionality of the space and then specify the materials according to the performance requirements of each area. “The important thing in planning a building like this is to look at it from a clinical perspective,” says Paarz. “The first two floors are really dedicated to the Heart and Vascular Institute, and the hospital wanted a separate type of image for those areas. We went with a bit of a darker palette there and used cherry wood finishes. The upper floors are more hospital related and have a maple palette. So there is definitely a distinction.” The first floor opens to a lobby that doubles as a waiting room. The ground level also houses the ambulatory cardiovascular clinics and non-invasive diagnostics, such as nuclear cardiology, providing easy access for patients. All of the procedure labs, including eight cardiac catheterization, EP and interventional radiology labs are located on the second floor, connecting directly to the hospital’s existing surgical suite. “The second floor is designed around a clean core, which is a typical layout for surgery. But it works well for procedure, too,” says Paarz. “It keeps all the supplies in the middle of the floor and helps to maintain a good flow of clean supplies in and out of the labs, which really improves efficiency. It also allowed us to set up a semirestricted corridor for staff and patients that is naturally lit, which helps tremendously in the feel of the space.”