PKA ArchitectsPortfolio Archive – Page 2 of 7

PKA INSIGHTS

The Portland Clinic – Northeast

April 5, 2019

PKA worked with SERA Architects as a medical planning consultant on The Portland Clinic – Northeast. This 20,250 SF clinic is home to primary care, ENT, urgent care, and behavioral health services.

The clinic was designed using an ‘on-stage off-stage’ clinic module, in addition to lean healthcare principles, in order to improve efficiency for staff and provide a more comfortable and convenient experience for patients.

Kaiser Permanente Interstate Medical Office East – Integrated Pediatric Care

March 13, 2019

In support of Kaiser Permanente’s mission to provide access to high quality, affordable health care to its members and improve the health of the communities it serves, the renovation of the pediatrics unit at the East Interstate Medical Office in Portland, provides acute and preventative pediatric consultation and treatment for children ranging from newborn to age 18. This project won Third Place for Renovation projects at the Daily Journal of Commerce Magazine Top Projects 2018 awards ceremony.

The clinic utilizes a variety of bright colors and scales to engage pediatric patients of all ages. Color accents and bold graphics make the space bright and energetic, while helping patents to easily navigate the building. These elements also encourage the use of imagination, which serve as a distraction from potentially stressful situations for both the patients and their families.

The waiting areas are made up of a series of smaller sub-waiting areas serving the various clinics. This approach provides privacy and comfort to the varying patient types and age groups. The pediatric department is an excellent example of family-centered wellness.

This project was a unique challenge, as another architecture firm and contractor were renovating an adjacent clinic space. Construction schedules were coordinated to reduce disruption to patients and staff, and the architectural and interior language introduced throughout the two projects serves as a precedent for the rest of the building’s future remodels.

CMH-OHSU Knight Cancer Collaborative

February 10, 2019

In 2015 CMH enlisted PKA to design their new cancer care center. The 19,600 square foot CMH-OHSU Knight Cancer Collaboration comprehensive cancer treatment center and specialty clinic in Astoria, Oregon broke ground in 2016. The project expands Columbia Memorial Hospital’s existing chemotherapy treatment services, and bring much-needed radiation therapy services to the North Coast.

It will allow cancer patients to receive more treatment closer to home in an optimal patient centered environment. This partnership is the first of its kind for Columbia Memorial Hospital and will provide the NW Coastal Columbia Region with convenient access to the most advanced cancer care available.

Providence Brain and Spine Institute

February 6, 2019

The Brain and Spine Institute (BSI) is a Center of Excellence for Providence at the St. Vincent Medical Center Campus. PKA teamed with BSI to create a brand new patient care space to support a comprehensive clinical program that treats all conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system.

PKA designed the space with the administration and providers to maximize accessibility to natural light and unique environments and material finishes to promote healing and serenity. The exam rooms are multi-use and can be used by any of the specialties that practice in this space.

Good Shepherd Medical Plaza North Expansion

February 2, 2019

The GSMC Medical Office Building is a 36,000 SF, three story building designed by PKA to house physician offices as well as other outpatient hospital functions. The building has a basement level, and the grade and landscaping were designed to allow the lower level to have full size windows along two sides to allow in more natural light.

In 2015 PKA was enlisted to own the planning and design of a 36,000 SF, 3 story GSMC Medical Office Building expansion. 12,000 SF of the building will be the Women’s Center. The other two floors will be shelled for future expansion. The program includes 2 ultrasounds, 2 procedure rooms, and 17 exam rooms.

Providence Heart and Vascular Institute Basecamp

June 11, 2018

THE PROBLEM

How do you design an environment that promotes behavior change through support, education, and activism?

“Basecamp aims to create learning communities, celebrate achievements, educate all visitors at every visit, integrate the whole health journey, and reach out beyond its walls. The goal is about empowering people to become their best, healthiest selves.”

– Basecamp Case Study (AIA AHP 2017 Spring Conference)

OUR PROCESS

PKA worked closely with Providence Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) leadership, ZIBA Design, LH Designs, and a number of other consultants and design professionals to create an environment that not only captured the spirit of Providence and their values, but also empowered its patients and visitors to make positive changes in their health and lifestyles.

This process began with understanding Providence and their patients. By focusing on understanding the journey of the patient throughout their time at HVI, the project can create a variety of opportunities for the demographics that Providence serves. Through research, the team was able to define 3 main groups of visitors: cardiac rehab, primary prevention, and community members. Learning about these people and their stories lead the team to be able to identify the values of education, support, and activism that defined all of the design decisions made throughout the process. By diagramming potential user’s and their journeys, key spaces and goals were identified that realized the values of the project.

“The design process led to a few key insights: Prevention and wellness patients don’t feel like patients; Environments inform behavior; and Community is key.”

– Basecamp Case Study (AIA AHP 2017 Spring Conference)

THE SOLUTION

The 24,000 square foot clinic is one of Providence’s Centers of Excellence on their St. Vincent Campus. It is home to cardiovascular imaging, cardiac rehabilitation, a cafe, and other patient and community education and consultation services. These programs all work together to allow its members to learn how to make healthier lifestyle choices. By involving the community, staff, and previous program participants, members have a support system in an environment that provides them with the tools to succeed.

Multipurpose spaces, used for fitness classes or group meetings, invite the community to be part of the campus, as well as encourage program graduates to continue to stay involved. Branding and wayfinding provides information for visitors, both digitally and in print. Interactive screens provide dynamic content regarding upcoming events and the “I CAN” wall provides pamphlets for visitors with information to help them set fitness and lifestyle goals. The patient story wall not only provides inspiration, but also allows visitors to see the wide range of services provided at the Center and how these services can change lives. Access to natural daylight in the fitness areas, and nature imagery and textures in the interior rooms, create a sense of calm and openness.