ACHA Health Care Facility Tours
Architectural tours of local health care facilities are being organized by the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA). Tours will depart at 1:00pm and return by 5:00pm. Please note that there is a $50 fee for the facility tours which includes transportation to and from the facility.Space is limited, so be sure to preregister for one of the following tours:
Tour #1 - Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Phoenix
Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s addition supports its mission to be positioned as one of the largest pediatric campuses in the country. The playful, sophisticated design strengthens their brand identity within the community creating a campus image that is bold and unique while evoking an inspiring and comforting atmosphere.
Operationally, the design team led by HKS, Inc. was challenged to implement best practice design principles from across the country building in efficiency and flexibility for change.
Tour #2 - Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center Surgery Expansion
Phoenix
The Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, a 100-year-old health care facility in downtown Phoenix recently completed a 136,000 square foot expansion and renovation designed by HKS, Inc. hosting 20 state-of-the-art operating rooms, 76 preoperative and postoperative bays, a new waiting room with technology to keep families connected to their loved ones during the surgery process, conference rooms, education space, family consultation rooms, and new physician and staff lounges.
The Level One Trauma Center and Emergency Room at Banner Good Samaritan cares for more than 60,000 patients each year and is recognized nationally as a leader in cardiovascular care. The hospital also provides life-saving organ transplants, including liver, kidney and bone marrow procedures, and is known worldwide for its success in caring for and delivering mothers and babies who are at high risk.
Tour #3 - Arizona State University Health Center
Tempe
Arizona State University’s 32,000 square foot expanded health care facility promotes wellness and healthy living with access to both traditional and alternative health amenities in a new modern environment. The designers, Orcutt-Winslow Partnership in association with Lake/Flato Architects, applied best practice strategies within today’s experience markets through the implementation of concierge locations/services, electronic and social networking alerts, personalized sequencing and hospitality-driven operation and efficiencies.
The new design increased the building density by adding a second story and resulted in flexibility that meets surge demands and increased student volumes. Additionally, the sustainable design offers indoor and outdoor connections, serving as a campus hub while complimenting the historic core of its prominent Palm Walk location.
Tour #4 - Arizona Children’s Center – Maricopa Medical Center
Phoenix
Maricopa Integrated Health System’s Maricopa Medical Center sought to “catch up” with Phoenix’ mega competitors via this new 10,500 square foot children’s emergency expansion, to begin to build a reputation that can compete in 2014 when all patients will be insured at the same levels. This aged hospital (40 years +) was determined to retain and capture market share by giving high level patient experiences and care to the under-served (for the costs even lower than you can imagine).
The core challenges included an undersized ED unit that accommodated a very large, outdated mechanical room in the center of the space forcing inefficiencies and both patient and staff dissatisfaction in operational output. The project team led by Orcutt-Winslow Partnership investigated various options to minimize disruption to current patient care and offer cost-effective phased solutions to the hospital without major reconstruction.
Tour #5 - Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Gilbert
The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center brings an unprecedented level of cancer care to Gilbert, Arizona — uniting one of the country’s largest nonprofit hospital systems, Banner Health, with an institution internationally recognized for its cancer treatment and research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Located on the Banner Gateway Medical Center campus, the 131,000 square foot cancer center houses outpatient services that include radiation oncology, outpatient imaging, multi-specialty clinics, infusion therapy, and support services.
By offering a comprehensive array of advanced technologies and treatment alternatives in one location, the facility maximizes convenience, accessibility, and healing. To achieve cohesion among the cancer services provided in multiple campus buildings, site placement and context figure prominently among design considerations of Cannon Design, as does the full spectrum of cancer patient needs
Demonstrating value through integrated teamwork
