UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
ACC7 CONNIE FRANK KIDNEY TRANSPLANT CENTER
San Francisco | CA
San Francisco | CA
Size: 10,000 SF
Date: Completed in 2010
Construction Cost: $4.5M
Project Address: 505 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Construction Cost: $4.5M
Project Address: 505 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
The Connie Frank Transplant Center at UCSF was conceived to provide comprehensive patient services for kidney transplant in a centralized environment. Designed around patient needs, this new facility co-locates all staff and services to provide a convenient and comfortable home.
Architectural Design Heritage: Construction began by exposing the bones of the existing building, providing a framework for the new Center to be layered upon. The existing architecture of arched bays was used to organize the space. Its concrete arches and columns contrast with the smooth new finishes to tell the story of past, present and future. New life was brought to the structure by integrating the existing framework with the modern design, revealing and celebrating, rather than concealing.
Integrated Planning: Initial research and several programming sessions with the department heads, doctors, other key stakeholders, and the donor helped to understand how the departments functioned. The team established a frequent review and approval process for the planning decisions. It was mandatory for all the key members of the team to be present during these sessions. Early establishment of an overall design concept that was responsive to the clinic’s goals allowed the team to focus on developing the details that facilitate staff interactions and enrich the patient experience.
Philanthropic Funding Source: The project was funded partially by the University and partly by the immense generosity of a philanthropic donor. Philanthropy brought diversity and new insight to both the decision-making and design process. There was a stronger focus on making a difference and creating a new standard for patient care.
Philanthropic Funding Source: The project was funded partially by the University and partly by the immense generosity of a philanthropic donor. Philanthropy brought diversity and new insight to both the decision-making and design process. There was a stronger focus on making a difference and creating a new standard for patient care.
Sustainable Building Systems and Materials: Sustainability requires holistic thought and a collaborative approach by all. The project was zoned with energy use, lighting and thermal comfort in mind. Occupancy sensors, Dimming control systems and Photo sensors were used to control the lighting. The design exceeded Title 24 requirements by 22%. Individual Room thermostats were provided for occupants and 75% or more of the spaces are day lit. Many of the materials contain rapidly renewable content, including cork and rubber flooring and FSC certified wood.
Project Delivery: 3-D Visualization: By utilizing Revit 3-dimensional building information modeling software the design team was able to develop designs quickly and with greater thoroughness than traditional 2-dimensional drafting tools. 3-D walkthroughs enabled all participants to experience, visualize and therefore understand patient spaces. The Architectural and Engineering teams used this 3-D BIM software allowing us to achieve a higher level of coordination and detect conflicts between the building and system elements.
