Canyon Vista Medical Center

Location: Ohio
Market: Federal Government
Services: Architecture / Interior Design / Engineering

The Challenge

In 1934, Building 23 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base was constructed as an aircraft hangar and test facility. More than 70 years later, the U.S. Air Force wanted to renovate the building to provide a modern lab facility for state-of-the-art energy research. It requested a design that retains the historic feel and aesthetic of the original building, while also creating a modern interior that meets security and force protection requirements.

The Solution

A three-story facility was created within the existing brick shell, adding new spaces for material processing, data acquisition, operations, and fabrication. The design also had special acoustical needs due to the use of vibration-sensitive equipment such as lasers and optical equipment. The superstructure is composed of a structural steel frame and designed to resist collapse in accordance with Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) requirements.

Barge Design Solutions provided HVAC, plumbing, steam, lighting and power distribution, communications and security, utilities, storm drainage, lighting protection, and fire protection. Site work included sidewalks, curbs and gutters, access drive control systems, and site upgrades to meet AT/FP requirements. Architectural and interior design were also included as part of the project.

The Impact

The renovation of Building 23 was a testament to Barge's engineering expertise and commitment to excellence. Barge successfully transformed a historic asset into a modern, sustainable, and secure facility, meeting the evolving needs of the U.S. Air Force. The team's ability to balance preservation with innovation while also prioritizing sustainability and security positioned Barge as a valuable partner in this critical project. The project exceeded the original goal of designing to a LEED Silver level, making it the first LEED Gold building on the base.

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The Challenge

Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is a new four-story, 106-bed acute care hospital with an adjacent medical office building, situated on a 77-acre campus in the high desert of Sierra Vista, Arizona. Barge Design Solutions was challenged with the design task of connecting this new facility to an existing outpatient surgical center while keeping the existing center operational during construction.

The Solution

The program for CVMC required spacing for 75 medical/surgical beds, 12 critical care beds, 19 behavioral health beds, and seven labor and delivery rooms. The following additions were incorporated into the design to be connected to the existing surgical facility’s ambulatory suite:

Cesarean section suite
Level I nursery
Level II trauma center
Observation beds
Imaging suite including radiographic and nuclear medicine capabilities, a CT machine, a shelled MRI machine, an ultrasound, and mammography rooms
Additional operating rooms
A full complement of clinical, administrative, and support services spaces

Barge and the contractor proactively leveraged the use of mock-ups during construction to save time by testing the performance of specified materials and connections for the building’s exterior. This process allowed for potential design or constructability issues to be addressed in a cost-effective and timely manner, before they were realized as construction concerns.

The Result

The new CVMC is designed to respect patient privacy and dignity, support caregiver use efficiency, and provide a welcoming environment for patients and families. Corridors are arranged to separate patient and public foot traffic, and hospital departments are configured to maximize the functional relationships between them. All major ancillary services are along exterior walls to accommodate future expansion more easily.

The massing and color scheme of the hospital are inspired by the natural color palette of the surrounding landscape, bringing a measure of warmth and familiarity to its visitors.

This project was not only delivered on time but also consistently ahead of the 15-month fast-track schedule and completed on budget. CVMC is now a Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement.

Architecture / Interior Design

Healthcare

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