University Hospitals, Case Medical Center Cancer Hospital

11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio on the University Hospitals, Case Medical Center Campus

Cancer research, education, and patient care

Owner: University Hospitals Case Medical Center Cleveland
Construction Manager: Gilbane Inc. - Cleveland, OH
Developer: Information Withheld        
Architect: Cannon Design - Grand Island, NY
Structural Engineer: Cannon Design - St. Louis, MI
Lighting Design Consultant: Cannon Design - Grand Island, NY
MEP Consultant: Cannon Design - Grand Island, NY

Codified Ordinances of the City of Cleveland:
     Land Use Code – Planning and Housing 6/3/07
     Zoning Code 6/3/07
     Land Use Code – Fire Prevention Code 6/3/07
     Building Code 6/3/07
2007 Ohio Building Code (w/ 2006 International Building Code)
2006 International Mechanical Code
2006 International Plumbing Code

The University Hospitals Case Medical Center Cancer Hospital will integrate patient care and cancer research in a new and innovative way. Architecturally, the Cancer Hospital will reflect this cutting edge link by joining adjacent buildings together while serving as a primary gateway to the UHCMC campus located in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Cancer Hospital design fulfills the wishes of former facility cancer patients in creating an appealing and comfortable environment as opposed to the sterile feel of the past. This is accomplished through use of strong architectural accents including the Cancer Hospital’s most dominating feature, its curved facade. A universal grid system consisting of 31’-6” modular bays has been incorporated into design to optimize floor space for varying uses. Clinical pods have been designed for treatment of specific patient populations.

Medical services which were previously distributed among seven facilities will now be performed under one roof to optimize cancer research, education, and patient care while providing an architecturally appealing exterior as well as a warm and inviting natural interior.

92,000 SF of curtain wall envelopes the new Cancer Hospital. The entire east and west elevations have been constructed using a custom sloped-wall system consisting of non-gravity bearing curved steel.  Additional details including roofing systems have been requested and are currently awaiting arrival.

The roof system consists of a sealed PVC assembly enveloping a 6-1/4" thick composite steel deck.

The Cancer Hospital encompasses 370,230 SF of the University Hospitals Case Medical Center Campus with its 9 above grade stories rising 172’-1” in height.  The new Cancer Hospital and its four additional building counter parts makeup the UHCMC’s Vision 2010 project which is expected to be completed at a total cost of $1 billion under a single prime contract. The Cancer Hospital addition alone makes up $232 million of the Vision 2010 price.

The design-bid-build project delivery method has been utilized for the construction of the Cancer Hospital. Special consultants and sub-contractors have been hired for specific items not covered under the scope of the general contractor. One of which, Wheaton & Sprague Engineering, a cladding consultant, has been awarded the task of competing the special construction and detailing required for the exterior curved facade.

A Variable-Air-Volume or VAV mechanical system is used in the new Cancer Hospital. 7 air handling units supply between 15,000 and 60,000 cfm to seven different designated building zones. A typical zone consists of a supply fan opereating at 1720 rpm and supplying 25,000 cfm, as well as a return fan operating at 1100 rpm and returning 22,500 cfm. Both fan units in each zone comply with ASHREA standards for sound power level. The typical cooling coil has a capacity of 2081 MBH and pumps 255 gpm. Air Enterprises is the primary manufacturer for the equipment provided in the mechanical system. All units in the mechanical system have an emergency backup to be used if necessary. In addition to the primary mechanical system, a Hydronic Radiant Floor and Snow Melt System has also been incorperated into the new Cancer Hospital.

The electrical system in the Cancer Hospital is made up of 2 4000A main breakers. Current travels to the upper floors through 2 480Y/277V 1200A aluminum bus ducts. The main transformer size has been listed as per the electrical utility (owner). Each floor is equiped with a transformer for step down to a 208Y/120V distribution panel. This panel then distributes power to all assigned branch panels. In order adequatly supply vital power to the hospital under any circumstance, a life safety branch, a critical branch, and an emergency standby branch pane has been provided in the system.

The structural system system for the new Cancer Hospital consists of a steel superstructure with composite concrete and metal deck floor slabs. The typical floor slab is 5-1/4" thick using 3000 psi lightweight concrete. Typical bays conform to the 31'-6" by 31'-6" Universal Grid using W16x26 for infill beams framing into W24x55 girders. Columns typicaly consist of a W14 member decreasing in size with elevation and spliced every other floor starting with the second. A 3"x20ga type "N" galvanized steel deck is used for the roofing system with varying gage WWF depending on the floor level. The foundation system is made up of drilled piers transfering load to caissons for the gravity columns, with the combined use of grade beams for lateral force resisting frames. Pier sizes range from 30" to 60" depending on location. Lateral forces are resisted by a series of concentrically braced frames located at the center of the building and along the perimeter. The system consists of four chevron braces and a single diagonaly framed brace.

Flourescent lighting has been used throughout the Cancer Hospital in order to lower the overall energy consumption. Specific details and placement of luminaires are not listed on the provided schmatic drawings and have been withheld by the owner.

The new Cancer Hospital is falls fully under occupancy category I-2 with its primary use being a hospital. The building has both active and passive systems consisting of a full coverage sprinkler system, smoke compartments on each floor including a five story atrium, and fire walls placed as appropriate through out. Standpipes are located the base and each level above. All load bearing elements supporting more than one floor are fire rated for 2 hours with the exception of column members, which are rated at 3. A "Fire Command Center" is located at the center of the Cancer Center to allow for quick action and response to any fire related incidents.

Two main public entrances are located on the north and south sides of the new Cancer Hospital. 3 main corridors lead to the exsisting hospital adjacent to the east. A main tunnel below the entry drive has also been provided in order to facilitate flow to and from the Cancer Hospital from the rest of the UHCMC campus. Elevators are centralized in the building consisting of 4 for public use, 3 enlarged models for inpatiant movement, and 3 for equipment relocation. 6 stairwells are placed at the corners of the building and at the centers of the north and south facing sides. The inpatient drop-off and main recieving area is located at the south enterance of the Cancer Hospital. The ambulance drop-off is located in the north east corner of the building, directly off the main road.

The telecommunication system includes standard phone jacks provided for patients, an intercom and loudspeaker system for public address, and a video intercom system at specific locations for broadcasting medical research and procedures.

Special consideration has been made in construction to accomidate high profile research and medical equipment located on the sub-basement floor. Protective partitions and enclosures have been used to shield occupants from hazards such as radiation produced due to this equipment.