Rockford Memorial Hospital Helen Howell Memorial Lobby Renovation
Owner:
Rockford Health Systems
Rockford, Illinois
Type of Project:
Main Entrance and Lobby Addition and Remodeling
Total Square Footage:
1,400 new
6,076 remodeled
1,530 changes to exterior
Occupancy Date:
June 2005
Contract Amount:
Phase 1 Contract:
$21,700
Phase 2 Contract:
$1,587,850
Furniture Estimate:
$75,000
General Contractor:
Phase 1:
John Fridh & Sons
Rockford, Illinois
Phase 2:
Schmeling Construction Co.
Rockford, Illinois
The primary objectives for the renovation and expansion of the Lobby at Rockford Memorial Hospital were to provide a gracious introduction and positive first impression to the hospital, improve pedestrian flow of visitors and patients, facilitate wayfinding, and accommodate patients and families with comfortable waiting areas. To this end, the renovation has created an atmosphere of sophisticated hospitality. Unique features including a waterwall, a fireplace, a coffee bar, and an elegant glass donor recognition wall harmonize to soften the institutional setting. Patients and visitors forget they are in a hospital.
The dramatic skylights topping the entrance canopy and lobby announce the main entrance and bathe the once dark interior with natural light. As one enters the space, they are welcomed by the large fireplace which anchors the lobby and invites one to proceed forward to the information desk. The soothing sound of the nearby waterwall combined with the faint melody from a piano calms the senses. The curved front desk has a sleek contemporary design that combines the main elements in the space which include two tones of wood, brushed aluminum, and granite. The cylindrical pendant lighting is used throughout the space in seating areas in lieu of table lamps. The lighting is repeated on columns, the front desk and the coffee bar.
The flooring includes several patterns and solid colors easily transitioning from carpet to ceramic tile. The placement of these flooring types is based on a grid pattern that is occasionally interrupted by soft curved lines that lead visitors to their destinations. The flooring connects directly to eight existing columns that have been designed to complement other elements in the space. The columns meet a ceiling that is designed as a subtle reflection of the flooring pattern using various height and texture changes while highlighting the skylights and cove light areas.
A warm glow of light escapes from a museum quality Heritage Center by way of edge-lit glass panels over darkly finished walls. The hospital’s story unfolds for visitors through the use of a timeline and archival photographs that illustrates how the hospital’s history has coincided with medical history and world events.
The coffee bar offers visitors a diversion utilizing warm blocks of rich paint colors. Cocoa browns hint at the aroma of coffee brewing while mossy greens invite visitors to view the garden courtyard or venture out to the sunny patio.
Rockford Memorial Hospital Helen Howell Memorial Lobby Renovation
| Owner: | |||
| Rockford Health Systems Rockford, Illinois |
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| Type of Project: | |||
| Main Entrance and Lobby Addition and Remodeling |
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| Total Square Footage: | |||
| 1,400 new 6,076 remodeled 1,530 changes to exterior |
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| Occupancy Date: | |||
| June 2005 | |||
| Contract Amount: | |||
| Phase 1 Contract: $21,700 Phase 2 Contract: $1,587,850 Furniture Estimate: $75,000 |
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| General Contractor: | |||
| Phase 1: John Fridh & Sons Rockford, Illinois Phase 2: Schmeling Construction Co. Rockford, Illinois |
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The dramatic skylights topping the entrance canopy and lobby announce the main entrance and bathe the once dark interior with natural light. As one enters the space, they are welcomed by the large fireplace which anchors the lobby and invites one to proceed forward to the information desk. The soothing sound of the nearby waterwall combined with the faint melody from a piano calms the senses. The curved front desk has a sleek contemporary design that combines the main elements in the space which include two tones of wood, brushed aluminum, and granite. The cylindrical pendant lighting is used throughout the space in seating areas in lieu of table lamps. The lighting is repeated on columns, the front desk and the coffee bar.
The flooring includes several patterns and solid colors easily transitioning from carpet to ceramic tile. The placement of these flooring types is based on a grid pattern that is occasionally interrupted by soft curved lines that lead visitors to their destinations. The flooring connects directly to eight existing columns that have been designed to complement other elements in the space. The columns meet a ceiling that is designed as a subtle reflection of the flooring pattern using various height and texture changes while highlighting the skylights and cove light areas.
A warm glow of light escapes from a museum quality Heritage Center by way of edge-lit glass panels over darkly finished walls. The hospital’s story unfolds for visitors through the use of a timeline and archival photographs that illustrates how the hospital’s history has coincided with medical history and world events.
The coffee bar offers visitors a diversion utilizing warm blocks of rich paint colors. Cocoa browns hint at the aroma of coffee brewing while mossy greens invite visitors to view the garden courtyard or venture out to the sunny patio.