Healthcare
INPATIENT | AMBULATORY | SENIOR LIVING | MEDICAL OFFICES
Our firm has a vision that centers around evidence-based design, which aims to create wellness spaces that significantly enhance patient experiences and ultimately lead to improved outcomes.
Our process is characterized by active engagement with stakeholders, seamless integration of programmatic-based design principles, and fostering collaborative efforts to optimize healing environments. The MCF Healthcare Studio offers an extensive array of services encompassing medical campus site planning, programming, as well as architectural services, project management, interior design, and construction administration. We firmly believe that wellness and healing spaces can complement each other harmoniously. From acute and sub-acute care to ambulatory clinics, academic teaching spaces, and senior living campuses, we possess comprehensive expertise across the spectrum. With our Studio Principals and design leaders having experience throughout Western Pennsylvania and the region, we are well-equipped to meet diverse and region-specific challenges.
Hospital and Medical Office Building
Penn Highlands Healthcare
Key design considerations included strategic planning for future expansion of the building and surface parking to accommodate maximum build-out. PHH aimed for a state-of-the-art facility to include technologically advanced medical equipment, high tech operating suites that include the Mako SmartRobotics Joint Replacement Robot, and the newest diagnostic & treatment technology. One of the main challenges was designing a multi-story facility capable of supporting future growth, including additional patient rooms, operating rooms, and pre- and post-operative recovery spaces.
MCF collaborated closely with Alexander Building Construction, Core Architects, and consultant partners to deliver the successful project on a fast-track schedule, resulting in the remarkable hospital opening its doors for the community in June 2024.
See more on this successful project in our Insights blog post.
Heliport Relocation
UPMC Mercy Hospital
The UPMC Mercy Hospital Helipad Relocation project was a new-construction initiative relocating the hospital’s existing helipad to the roof of the facility. MCF compiled and led a national project team qualified to direct the effort as required by intensive federal guidelines. The unique, highly technical project was prompted by adjacent new construction projected to limit the helicopter approach paths when complete. Construction involved a new rooftop helipad, and new building with reception, decontamination, and control service areas, supporting medevac pilots and staff. Additionally, the hospital underwent interior work to supplement the project including the extension of two elevator shafts, relocation of a stairway, and integration of complex structural connections. MEP services included the reevaluation of existing building pressurization and various upgrades.
The new helipad provides an unobstructed viewpoint for air ambulance crews during approach and departure saving precious time for a critically ill or injured patient. The $17 million project exceeded client expectations and is now an acclaimed regional welcoming arrival point for sick patients and flight crew.
2022 Project Finalist - MBA Building Excellence Awards
Lobby Renovation
UPMC Passavant Cranberry
In order to better serve patients and the community, UPMC Passavant worked with MCF to renovate the Emergency Department and ambulatory patient entrances including modifications to Waiting, Registration, and Reception Areas.
The updated space features a new information and media display feature wall that will provide health information and wayfinding support for visitors. Improvements to family waiting areas include floor-to-ceiling windows, a variety of seating with supporting technology, new expanded men’s and women’s restrooms and a grab-and-go market.
The Phlebotomy Department has been relocated and expanded with larger blood draw bays, a private EKG/blood draw bay and improved staff work areas. Additional spaces have been created to support staff wellbeing, including breakrooms for Phlebotomy and Registration personnel.
Professional Office Building
St. Clair Hospital
MCF worked with St. Clair Health to renovate the existing first floor of the St. Clair Hospital Professional Office Building, 13,900 SF, to update patient waiting spaces, reception areas, as well as exam and procedure rooms. The renovation also features room for necessary support and staff spaces. The project supports clinical specialties including St. Clair Medical Group Internal Medicine and Neurology. Additionally, MCF worked with McKim & Creed to update necessary building systems.
Pulmonary Function Test Lab
UPMC Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital needed to relocate the Pulmonary Function Testing Lab (PFT) from the 2nd floor Endoscopy Lab, to the 4th floor. This relocation was required due to the impending gastroenterology patient volume increase. The relocation to this space required renovations to accommodate the various equipment required for the testing procedures. The renovations to this space included Revised layout including demo/construction of walls, New finishes , Minor MEP upgrades, Finish upgrades to adjacent public restrooms and ADA compliance requirements.