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HKS collaborates on Cleveland Clinic outpatient refurb scheme


Architects HKS have collaborated with US healthcare provider The Cleveland Clinic on the refurbishment of offi ce space in a 19th century building into the fi rst Cleveland Clinic outpatient centre in London.


Located at 24 Portland Place in the ‘Harley Street Medical Area,’ the six-fl oor, 28,000 ft2


building, which includes 17


consultation rooms, is now open. The brief for the outpatient facility was to provide clinical services including heart and vascular, respiratory, and neuroscience sub-specialties, plus outpatient diagnostic imaging. The internal design focused on creating a “positive, safe, and welcoming space that is simple to navigate with plenty of natural daylight,” said the architects.


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HKS said that converting the building presented challenges which included structural loading and installation access for imaging equipment, and a narrow fl oorplate which restricted options for circulation routes and patient fl ows. Structural reinforcement was required for imaging scanning rooms, and the slab below the scanning rooms had to be strengthened. The existing facade was structurally reinforced and carefully dismantled for equipment installation and returned to its original condition.


Repurposing the existing building to its new clinical function while maintaining its main elements (structure, vertical circulation, and facade) “signifi cantly extended the life of the building and eliminated the need for a new build,” said


the architects. A sustainable approach was also taken in the choice of materials. Timber wall panelling, rubber fl ooring and natural stone were all chosen due to their “low end of life environmental impact.” Existing bricks were also retained and reused as much as possible, otherwise reclaimed bricks were used. Jane Ho, regional practice director of health at HKS, commented: “24 Portland Place is a brilliant example of how existing building stock can be repurposed to minimise environmental impact and protect the heritage and character of places, while delivering much-needed services in urban environments like central London.” Design consultant partners included WSP as MEPH engineers, and Waterman Group as structural engineers.


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