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Ground was
broken in September 2006 for a new 77,000 sf critical access
replacement hospital in LaGrange, Indiana.
In America
few hospitals consist of design parameters which include
patients traveling by buggy, as well as motorized vehicles
coupled with the latest conveniences and cutting-edge
technology, but all of these features are essential to the new
$25 million Parkview LaGrange Hospital where 40% of the patients
are anticipated to be from the local Amish community.
The new
facility includes all private rooms, an ER with four treatment
rooms, two trauma bays and additional space for 23-hour
observation rooms. Inpatient services occupies the second floor
and include three labor and delivery rooms and four postpartum
rooms, a four bed I.C.U. and 17 med/surg beds. The architectural
design enables the obstetrical unit to expand as needed by
moving into part of the med/surg wing.
Our
intention was to create a new Critical Access Hospital that
enhances the community in every way. We intended to be sensitive
to the rural nature of the site through the way the building is
situated, the choice of building materials and the use of
landscaping that will beautify the site. We addressed the
special needs of the community at large by incorporating a horse
and buggy shelter that is properly located and accessed to
minimize cross traffic with vehicles and pedestrians.
The Main
Entrance, the Lobby and the grand public circulation Atrium that
is used for outpatient circulation and seating for the large
extended families that reside in the area have been placed on
the east side of the building to shield the entrance from the
prevailing winds and to bring in the morning sun. Our intent was
is to create a bright and airy environment that enhances the
development of healthy and happy emotions for the staff and
visitors.
The new
hospital was built on the existing site, presenting a
construction phasing challenge for Vintage Archonics INTEGRATED
SERVICES, the construction manager. Now that the hospital is
complete and occupied the original facility will be demolished.
Completed Summer 2008
Construction Cost $19,147,523.00
Square feet 77,557
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