Promoting quality and enhancing experience for the patients of UPMC West Shore
The healthcare system listened to their patients and the community who wanted PinnacleHealth’s quality and experience, as well as a magnet hospital, for Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s West Shore area. By building the new five story, 108-bed facility, they are accommodating that request.
A primary objective for team: design and build West Shore Hospital in under two years, and do so in the most cost-effective manner possible. Our design relied heavily on moderating elements such as structural regularity, simplicity of detailing and the ability to prefabricate elements off-site, such as precast concrete panels and punched windows. In addition, by using Building Information Modeling (BIM), the project team developed an exceptionally well-coordinated three-dimensional design that guides efficient use of field labor.
Future expansion of the facility is also critical to the long term success of the project. Each floor is designed to expand horizontally with no loss of existing program space. Similarly, the surgical suite can add additional operating room’s by expanding to the adjacent corridor and ED, cardiac care and radiology departments are designed to expand horizontally at grade.
At a Glance
- Award
- Building Design + Construction, Building Teams, Bronze Award 2015
Collin Beers , Senior Principal. Architecture
I enjoy the range of activities in design. From developing strategy to the details of getting a renovation project done, I get energized by engaging with my clients.
Matt Eastman, Principal
As designers, there are few things as satisfying as the moment when the right solution reveals itself.
Megan Holmes, Vice President, Regional Business Leader, Buildings (US East)
Designing the best possible environment takes a team committed to a common goal.
Scott Huff, Senior Principal
I work collaboratively with our clients to deliver projects in new ways and create spaces where they can excel.
Jennie Hydro, Associate
Inspiration and innovation in design are the keys that unlock the potential in every project.
Kristy Hollis, Principal, Architecture
Love what you do, and every day will be rewarding.
Janelle Kilinski, Associate, Senior Healthcare Planner
In designing a project for the healthcare industry, I look to provide the ideal patient care experience with a patient-centered environment.
Kristina Klingbeil, Interior Designer
The positive impact healthcare design can have on patients, their families, and staff is what continues to motivate me.
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