Hospital's Exterior Envelope is Designed to Reflect Light, Color and Energy
Working to fulfill the hospital directive to deliver “wow” moments for children of all ages throughout the building, c | a Architects embraced the theme of Light, Color and Energy. The exterior envelope was designed to reflect this theme.
Job Requirements
Extensive wall penetrations, bright and diverse colors and textures, precise alignment of Dri-Design metal panel joints with EIFS reveals, and accommodating California seismic requirements were a few of the challenges the exterior envelope posed. There was also a major project focus on the elaborate interior work needed for this important facility to open on time. Any extra time provided by accelerated exterior wall installation and dry-in would be put to good use.