HEALTHCARE

BELOW ARE DESCRIPTIONS OF EXAMPLE PROJECTS IN THIS CATEGORY

Projects that Merrick led in association or employment with other firms or agencies are identified (xxx) and keyed to the full name.

William Elaine Group Home Partitioning, Southeast Portland OR (MAP)

Architect for the partitioning and re-permitting of a 42 occupant 11,000 SF residential treatment facility (RTF) or group home, constructed in 1920 as the Artisans Home, as two smaller RTFs with 16 and 9 beds respectively to meet federal funding standards. This involved code compliance analysis, accessibility improvements, creation of separate dining spaces served by the existing kitchen in addition to separate laundry, recreation space and entry.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Facility, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Hospital, Seattle, WA (HNTB)

Project manager and architect for this elevated modular MRI facility with access and  utility connections located in a semi-enclosed courtyard.

Comprehensive Master Plan for St. Joseph Hospital, Franciscan Health Services of Washington, Tacoma, WA (HNTB)

Architect for programming and  coordination of the hospital's Comprehensive Master Plan, which addressed the facilities master plan, departmental space program, and the implementation plan and budget transportation and urban context issues,.  The plan involved all aspects of the hospital including inpatient and outpatient facilities, laboratory, service and patient access, and parking.  The implementation plan also included budget estimates and construction scheduling.