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Assignment
To create a Hospital based on the Planetree Philosophy by embracing a patient–centered and nurturing environment in which the family is integrated as a part of the care giving team.
Project Value
Not Released per Owner’s Request
Scope of Project
August 2006 to May 2010
The project includes the planning and design of a new replacement hospital on a 50 acre site. Pratt Design Studio, as a consultant to Albert Kahn Associates, is the lead design firm responsible for the design of the building image, form and exterior as well as the interior design of all the public spaces. As the lead design firm, PDS is also setting the direction of aspects of the overall aesthetics including building siting, landscape, patient room design, patient unit corridor and retail components. PDS is working with the Hammes Company, EMH Leadership, Albert Khan and other Consultants in creating the overall Masterplan for the campus and detailed development of PDS scope areas. PDS is also fully responsible for the two 100,000 SF Medical Office Buildings.
Professional Services
Programming
Master Planning
Site Planning
Concept Development
Interior Design
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Documents
Construction Administration
Bidding and Negotiation
Creative Solution
PDS worked with AKA in developing a “zoning” program that spaces patients throughout the building from the most well patients in the east to the patients requiring the most attention being located in the west. As such, the ICU, Emergency Department, Operating Rooms and Cardiac patients are located in the west zone. Women’s Services and Cancer Treatment are located to the east. This zoning facilitates clear way-finding and promotes functionality of clinical areas. This enhances the overall patient/visitor and staff experience.
Numerous courtyards, deliberate views to the exterior, green roofs and a winter garden allow a constant integration of nature within the facility. Sustainable materials are used wherever feasible to create a facility rooted in environmental awareness and sensitivity. The building form is designed to complement the existing Center for Health Building, taking advantage of the available views as well as achieving the best circulation and arrival venues.
The Prairie Style exterior enclosure features a custom motif - the “unique identifier” - that is specific to the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital and is based on the Planetree symbol of the Sycamore Tree. This key design element alludes to the basic premise of the hospital’s mission in providing a patient-focused and friendly environment. This unique custom motif is articulated in the details of the façade and key interior destinations.
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