Expanding Capacity at Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix Children's Hospital Multipurpose Outpatient Clinic | Phoenix, AZ
DPR is performing a tenant finish and fit-out for a new specialty clinic at Phoenix Children's Hospital. The project comprises 27,800 sq. ft. over two phases of construction within the existing shelled and currently occupied space on the main tower's second floor. Phase 1 consisted of 12,500 sq. ft. of 22 exam rooms, nurse stations, a reception desk, and a new lobby area. The 15,300-sq.-ft Phase 2 of the fit-out is currently underway and is scheduled for completion in the Spring of 2025.
Multipurpose Outpatient Clinic
Challenges & Solutions
Communication was key to minimizing interruptions to the hospital campus while working adjacent to occupied clinics, administration space, and above an active emergency department. The team developed detailed phasing plans, worked closely with users/trade partners, and built trust with multiple stakeholders, which allowed DPR to successfully execute Phase 1 of this project on time and under budget.
Both Phases 1 and 2 are located above the active emergency department
Both Phases 1 and 2 are located above the active emergency department
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Thomas Campus East Parking Garage
The new 692-stall precast parking garage is located at the main entrance of the Phoenix Children’s Hospital and mirrors the original parking garage to provide an inviting gateway into the campus.
About the
Parking Garage
The DPR team pot-holed and mapped all existing utilities on site before design. Working with strategic partner vConstruct, DPR added the existing utilities to the model. This gave designer Orcutt Winslow time to adjust foundations to miss an existing electrical duct bank that runs through the footprint of the structure. Additionally, DPR modeled all MEP elements for coordination and to conceal electrical conduits within the columns and topping slab.
Parking Garage
Innovations
Prefab and Pre-cast Elements
The parking garage façade included curved prefabrication elements, perforated, corrugated, and traditional metal panels, and various lighting elements. The structure was engineered/modeled, formed, and pre-cast at Coreslab's facility. Once shipped to the site, the entire structure was erected in 7 weeks via a 250-ton crane.
Strategic Project Planning
DPR utilized pull-planning and takt plans to involve the trades in the planning process and communicate that plan back to the field. This made project execution more efficient, so the team was able to meet project deadlines.
Sound Wall
The demolition and construction were surrounded by existing hospital buildings, so special attention was paid to the vulnerable patient population. To address concerns, DPR built a sound wall, including safety view windows, to provide natural light over the existing exterior and monitored for sound and vibration concerns.
Building Better Teams
The team also had multiple craft barbecues to celebrate milestones, during which the team members exhibited excellent grillsmanship. These barbecues were important to recognize the skilled trades' hard work as well as build camaraderie throughout the project.
Parking Garage
Innovations
Prefab and Pre-cast Elements
The parking garage façade included curved prefabrication elements, perforated, corrugated, and traditional metal panels, and various lighting elements. The structure was engineered/modeled, formed, and pre-cast at Coreslab's facility. Once shipped to the site, the entire structure was erected in 7 weeks via a 250-ton crane.
Strategic Project Planning
DPR utilized pull-planning and takt plans to involve the trades in the planning process and communicate that plan back to the field. This made project execution more efficient, so the team was able to meet project deadlines.
Sound Wall
The demolition and construction were surrounded by existing hospital buildings, so special attention was paid to the vulnerable patient population. To address concerns, DPR built a sound wall, including safety view windows, to provide natural light over the existing exterior and monitored for sound and vibration concerns.
Building Better Teams
The team also had multiple craft barbecues to celebrate milestones, during which the team members exhibited excellent grillsmanship. These barbecues were important to recognize the skilled trades' hard work as well as build camaraderie throughout the project.
We think you'll like this, too.
Featured
