Creating a staff and client-friendly environment that is welcoming yet practical
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A culturally sensitive interior design, inspired by the symbol of a tree; 120 trees (of different species from across BC) will be added to the site.
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Dedicated green space surrounds the centre with access to gardens
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The design optimizes views and natural light to provide a non-institutional look and feel
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Individuals can reflect in the non-denominational sacred space, for all faiths
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Handicapped access includes corridors with rails and seating situated along some of the longer corridors
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Signage will use visual themes and colour coded directions for easy navigation, especially for clients with visual difficulty
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Language (translation) services and education tools will be available for clients.
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Energy efficiency and sustainable building products and furnishings will be used throughout the building
Building details
- Cost: $237 million (includes cost of new diagnostic equipment)
- Designed to Leadership in Efficiency and Energy Design (LEED) Gold standard
- 5 levels, 188,347 sq. ft.
- Six operating rooms
- 10 procedure rooms
- Structural flexibility to allow for new care requirements and changes in the future.
- State-of-the-art medical equipment, including an MRI, CT scanners, radiology, bone density, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine and cardiac diagnostic equipment.
- Facility atrium will include retail space for a commercial pharmacy and food/retail services, education and meeting space, and information areas.
- Building structure allows for 30% expansion capability on site
Parking and access
Construction facts
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4,000 m3 soil excavation around foundation
- 17,000 m3 of concrete (more than 2,100 truck loads, which is enough concrete to fill seven Olympic swimming pools)
- 200 T of structural steel
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2,200 T of reinforcement recycled pine beetle wood is used in the interior design
Construction schedule status
- Substantial completion April 1, 2011. Building commissioning and move in from April 2011 to opening in June 2011
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