UChicago Medicine Crown Point
UChicago Medicine Crown Point is one of the nation’s newest multispecialty care centers. This innovative, free-standing micro-hospital is filling a gap in a region where accessibility to high-quality medical care was previously limited, offering a new way of delivering a variety of health services to the community.
Health and well-being are supported throughout the building with access to abundant natural light and views of nature. Distinct color schemes and graphics, inspired by local flora and fauna of Northwest Indiana, enhance wayfinding, while the two-story patient pavilion connects the building’s various functions, featuring expansive glass entries, rift cut white oak, and Indiana limestone-clad walls.
This is more than a healthcare facility; it is a testament to UChicago Medicine’s commitment to bringing advanced, compassionate care to the heart of Northwest Indiana.
Undergoing intensive medical treatment is challenging enough without the burden of long commutes to major hospitals. For patients in rural and exurban areas, this is the reality. Market surveys showed that 15% of the area’s residents traveled outside of the region for medical services. Now, patients have access to a comprehensive range of medical services provided by UChicago Medicine’s physicians and specialists, spanning various fields including cancer care, cardiology, digestive diseases, orthopedics, neurosciences, pediatrics, primary care, surgical specialties, transplant care, and women’s health.
Flexibility is at the core of UChicago Medicine Crown Point’s design. All of the multi-specialty clinics feature standardized sizes, layouts, and equipment, ensuring adaptability as medical needs evolve over time. With provisions for vertical and horizontal expansion to accommodate growing patient volumes, this project paves the way for a new model of delivering specialized healthcare and comprehensive cancer care in a community-based setting.
Thanks to a strategic partnership with healthcare real estate developer, PMB, and a design-build delivery model with Walsh Construction, the project achieved occupancy within 33 months, inclusive of entitlements and land acquisition. Designing the building based on available materials facilitated swift procurement and construction processes, enhancing overall efficiency. Collaborative efforts with Walsh Construction ensured real-time cost assessments and material procurement partnerships, minimizing delays. The resilient design accounted for potential economic challenges like hyper-inflation and market fluctuations, and bolstering resilience against economic challenges.
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