g fromaMission


Integrating New and Existing Architecture Additional architectural features and materials of the park-


ing garagewere specifically selected to integrate the existing hos-


pital buildings and the new vocabulary of the University Hospi- tals Cancer Hospital and CEMinto one comprehensive solution. The three elevator and stair towers of the new garage take their cue fromLernerTower, a late 1990’s-era facility and tallest facil- ity on campus. Lerner Tower is directly in the background to the garage; its tall presence and play of rectangular edges against the skyline. Brick, cast stone, and concrete details and colors match similarly to the existing Lakeside Building andMather Pavilion. Glass, metal panels and curtain wall selections are derived from the new Cancer Hospital and CEM. The parking garage serves as the keystone to the campus


from arrival, way-finding, and orientation perspectives. Thus the three elevator and stair towers are well-lit, while the remainder of the garage has lower-level lighting that is visible at night as amut- ed glow through the perforations in the metal panels. The physi- cal connection of pedestrian access to all three of these facilities is addressed by on-gradewalkways, a sky bridge and a future tun- nel system.


High Quality Standards It was essential that the parking garage complement the


• Size: 6 stories • Capacity: 800 spaces • 3 Elevator Banks / Stairwells • Cost: $25million


•Design Architect / Architect of Record: ArrayHFS, Beachwood,Ohio


•Design Peer Review: OWPp / CannonDesign, Chicago


•ConstructionManager: Donley’s Construction, Cleveland


• Functional Planning and Structural Consultant:Desman Associates, Cleveland


•MEP Engineering: Fredrick, Fredrick&Heller, Cleveland


•Civil Engineer: Michael Benza&Associates, Cleveland


• Skin StructuralDesign: Barber&Hoffman, Cleveland


•Way-finding Consultants: Exit / AGS, Philadelphia


• LightingDesigner: Arts&Science Lighting, Cleveland


architectural context of the University Circle District, which comprises significant educational, medical, civic and cultural institutions. In particular, the EuclidCorridorDesignCommittee, which oversees all the design for the corridor spanning from downtown Cleveland to University Circle, has set high quality standards for all newprojects in the corridor.This region also has many plans on the drawing board for new retail, residential and entertainment development. At most medical centers, leaders have sought to move park-


ing garages to the periphery to make way for new and expanded clinical facilities. Leaders of UH consciously placed the new University Hospitals Patient Parking Garage at the heart of the UHCMC campus as a key component of their initiative to put the patient first. They believe that the convenience, aesthetic quality and welcoming experience fostered by the new parking facility are integral to their brand identity.Moreover, they fully expect that the investment they have made will be reflected in high HCAHPS ratings and Press Ganey scores. Architects listened carefully to UH leaders as they delved


deeper under the initial directive, “Conceal the cars.” In drawing meaning fromamission, the designers have expressed the identi- ty of University Hospitals in a unique parking garage at the heart of the UHCMC campus.


Christopher P. Trotta, AIA, is Vice President / Design Principal, of Array Healthcare Facilities Solutions (HFS). He may be reached at 216.292.7950 or ctrotta@arrayhfs.com.


An Architect for Array, Brian Pawlowski, AIA, LEED AP, EDAC, created all renderings for the project and played a supporting role in the design and technical process. He may be reached at 216.292.7950 or bpawlowski@arrayhfs.com.


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