The
Methodist South Tower was a major addition to the
existing hospital complex. The new twelve story building
has a structural frame of reinforced concrete with
exterior finishes of masonry, window wall and pre-cast
concrete panels.Excavation beneath the existing hospital
structure was required to a depth of 35 feet to
accommodate extensions of two sublevel floors.
North
Central Baptist Hospital
Architect:Bradbury and Turner
The
North Central Baptist Hospital is a five story
reinforced concrete structure with exterior construction
of brick and cast stone.The facility includes six operating room suites
as well as a completely self sufficient full service
kitchen with dining areas.Construction considerations involved excavation
for the foundation in solid rock over the Edwards
Aquifer Recharge Zone.
USAA
Family Medical Clinic
Architect:Marmon
Mok
The
Family Medical Clinic features split-faced masonry with
color accented wood windows. From the beginning of pre-construction,
the completion date of both the Family Medical Center
and the Child Development Center buildings were fixed by
requirements and commitments of the owner. The
construction time was compressed due to extensive design
changes implemented throughout the projects.