Health Care Architecture Honor Roll 

For the past 33 years Minnesota Physician’s Health Care Architecture Honor Roll has recognized outstanding achievement in new facilities design. Despite every element of creating new environments for health care delivery experiencing COVID-related setbacks, a surprising number of outstanding new facilities were completed last year. The projects featured in 2021 will serve patients of all ages and health status at sites throughout the state. Our thanks to all those who participated in this year’s Honor Roll.

Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato Hospital

The project centers on providing 14 new, right-sized, state of the art operating rooms. The surgical prep and recovery area expanded to accommodate 42 private, universal rooms for added flexibility. A vertical expansion above the Cancer Center houses the updated Gastroenterology Department, including 15 private prep and recovery rooms , 4 endoscopy procedure rooms and a shelled 5th procedure room for future expansion. The renovated department provides light-filled corridors and allows views to nature for patients and staff. A dynamic new two-story lobby links the public experience to nature while integrating daylight deep into the interior. Connecting the existing buildings simplified way finding across a complex existing network and provided a new space for public gathering, respite, and wellness including a café on the first floor and waiting spaces on the first and second floors.

Type of facility

Surgical Services Renovation and Expansion 

Location

Mankato, MN

Ownership organization

Mayo Clinic Health System

Architect/Interior design

Perkins & Will

Engineer:

IMEG Corp.

Contractor

The Boldt Company

Completion date

February 2020

Total cost

N/A

Square feet

25,000 addition, 60,000 renovation

Winkley Orthotics & Prosthetics

Renovation of main clinic with all functions utilized by patients relocated to the front of the clinic to improve convenience and circulation. The remodeled layout decreased the distance from the building entrance to the walking gym by 50%, and the square footage of the walking gym more than doubled, expanding the room for movement and elevating comfort. Glass demountable walls allow energy and light to permeate throughout the space. With enhanced patient navigation, the centralized design strengthens collaboration and efficiency among staff. The primarily neutral finishes and light wood tones permit Winkley’s signature teal to stand out. The prominent history wall highlights the company’s 130-year evolution by way of modernizing historic newspaper clippings, memorable photos, and original hand-drawn sketches.

Type of facility

Clinic 

Location

Golden Valley, MN

Ownership organization

Winkley Orthotics & Prosthetics

Architect/Interior design

BDH

Engineer:

Gilbert Mechanical

Contractor

Timco Construction

Completion date

July 2020

Total cost

$1,098,331

Square feet

12,225

VitreoRetinal Surgery

Serving as a regional clinic and the company’s clinical research headquarters, the new environment was designed for efficient research practices and as a comforting place for patients. Entering VRS you are welcomed into an inviting lobby with large windows that create a calming effect full of natural light and beautiful views of Centennial Lakes Park. From the reception area, the efficient layout seamlessly guides patients to the clinical areas. Offices dedicated for research and business operations are positioned to provide substantial amounts of natural light and amazing views all day long. The efficient layout reduces travel time for staff and provides easy access to exam rooms, which allows the practitioners to complete patient visits in a more productive manner. The combination of the efficient flow, biophilic design, and prominent wayfinding elements contribute to a positive patient experience.

Type of facility

Eye Care Clinic and Surgery Center

Location

Edina, MN

Ownership organization

VitreoRetinal Surgeons

Architect/Interior design

BDHl

Engineer:

N/A

Contractor

Greiner Construction

Completion date

June 2020

Total cost

$1,310,663

Square feet

15,000

Vance Thompson Vision

Vance Thompson Vision is a premiere group of eye care and surgery professionals, specializing in the advanced treatment of cataracts and glaucoma, as well as oculoplastic surgery. Dr. Lowell Gess opened the Alexandria clinic in 1975 after completing missionary work as a general and eye surgeon in Sierra Leone. His oldest son, Dr. Timothy Gess, went on to pursue ophthalmology and continued the practice. Today, the clinic is led by Timothy’s daughter, board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Deborah Ristvedt. The Gess-Ristvedt family has established a legacy of providing world-class care and advanced technology. With other clinics in Fargo, Sioux Falls, Bozeman and Billings, the new Vance Thompson Vision Eye Care Clinic and Surgery Center provides a patient-focused care and surgical environment that houses both a dedicated team as well as the latest in eye care equipment and technology.

Type of facility

Eye Care Clinic and Surgery Center

Location

Alexandria, MN

Ownership organization

Vance Thompson Vision, Dr. Deborah Ristvedt

Architect/Interior design

Sperides Reiners Architects, Inc.

Engineer:

Emanuelson-Podas

Contractor

Innovative Builders of Alexandria, Inc

Completion date

May 2020

Total cost

$4,435,930

Square feet

12,500

Minnesota Drive Medical Campus

Featuring an ambulatory surgery center, a two-story ‘field house’ space for physical therapy activities including basketball, weights, dance, etc, two Golftec golf simulator rooms for analysis and instruction, and medical-office space. Development required bringing utilities down public roadways (including water service all the way from Pentagon Park), installing 990 pilings to an average depth of approximately 100’, a kinetic test of the piling strength which was the first completed in Minnesota in the last 10 years. The creativity in developing on this formerly undevelopable site and also obtaining approvals for an additional 10-story 180,000 sf building demonstrates boldness and long-range strategic planning on behalf of Twin Cities Orthopedics. This project brings increased access to ambulatory surgery physical therapy, clinical space, prosthetics, orthotics, fitness, and sports rehab to the area.

Type of facility

Medical Building featuring ambulatory surgery center with physical therapy

Location

Edina, MN

Ownership organization

Frauenshuh, Inc & Twin Cities Orthopedics, P.A.

Architect/Interior design

Sperides Reiners Architects, Inc.

Engineer:

BKBM

Contractor

RJM

Completion date

September 2020

Total cost

$29,000,000

Square feet

70,1097

Essentia Health - Park Rapids Clinic

Repurposing ‘Big-Box’ retail to an Ambulatory Care Center, this innovative renovation will serve the local community well into the future. Patients may be seen by multiple healthcare providers in one setting and one visit, ranging from their primary care physician to a phlebotomist, radiologist, pharmacist and physical therapist. The clinical module is designed as an on-stage/off-stage model, allowing more communication and team interaction. Collaborative work rooms replace private offices for each care team. The waiting area features digital check-in and flexible social distance seating. Exam rooms with soundproof sliding doors are 30% larger than standard to accommodate families and care teams. The Facility includes two new general radiographic rooms and an MRI exam room. Dual entries in exam rooms and corridors dedicated to staff and patients address issues in treating infectious disease.

Type of facility

Ambulatory Care Center

Location

Park Rapids, MN

Ownership organization

Essentia Health

Architect/Interior design

EAPC Architects Engineers

Engineer:

EAPC Architects Engineers

Contractor

Construction Engineers

Completion date

2020

Total cost

$7,107,390

Square feet

32,969

Children’s Minnesota Specialty Center - Lakeville

Children’s Minnesota Specialty Center - Lakeville offers rehabilitation services including occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy in a family-friendly environment for children of all ages. The center features patient rooms, colorful small gyms and meeting rooms. Children’s Minnesota believes children are more motivated when they are having a good time. Therefore, the team rehab sessions are as playful as possible. All the activities -- from stacking blocks to playing with puppets -- are carefully chosen to help the child learn new skills or build on existing ones. In the coming months, the Lakeville location will add mental health services in the form of an adolescent partial hospitalization program designed to meet the needs of each individual child. Patients will have hours of therapy each day, but will return home with their families each night.

Type of facility

Pediatric Specialty Center

Location

Lakeville, MN

Ownership organization

Children’s Minnesota

Architect/Interior design

BDH

Engineer:

Hunt Electric - Mechanical andPlumbing: Horwitz

Contractor

RJM Construction

Completion date

January 2020

Total cost

$2,000,000

Square feet

7,000

Hennepin County: Behavioral Health and Wellness Center

The Behavioral Health & Wellness Clinic leverages the resources and expertise of county and community providers at one location with the potential to operate 24/7, 365 days a year. The renovation has resulted in space that offers support services in a dignified manner within a comfortable, calming setting. The 13,000 sf clinic provides specialized triage services by assessing and individual’s level of need and referring individuals to the Withdrawal Management Program, the new Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Program, community based social services, or to a hospital or emergency room. The physical environment has a direct impact on behavior and the healing process. This has been universally substantiated and proves to be increasingly relevant as it relates to mental health settings and the overall well-being and safety of patients, family members, and healthcare staff.

Type of facility

Behavioral Health Triage Clinic

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Ownership organization

Hennepin County

Architect/Interior design

 Mohagen Hansen Architecture | Interiors

Engineer:

IMEG Corp.

Contractor

Carlson LaVine Construction

Completion date

October 2020

Total cost

$5,170,000

Square feet

13,0000

Shriners Children’s Twin Cities

The Ambulatory Center provides pediatric orthopedic care to children and adolescents from the seven-state area. The interior design is derived from the Minnesota and Midwest landscape, providing a vibrant, pediatric feel. The “high-tech” and “high-touch” theme offers a friendly accessible atmosphere including interactive play areas, placing the child at the center of everything. The design offers space-saving techniques, while addressing patient confidentiality and safety, including dual entry exam rooms, dedicated staff and patient corridors, and collaborative workrooms replacing private offices. The single-floor ambulatory center leads in the path toward outpatient-oriented healthcare delivery, offering the convenience of Provider Clinic, Orthotic & Prosthetic Services, Rehabilitation, Radiology and support services under one roof allowing Shriners Children’s to see more kids in more places, regardless of ability to pay.

Type of facility

Ambulatory Center

Location

Woodbury, MN

Ownership organization

Shriners Hospitals for Children

Architect/Interior design

DiGiorgio Associates, Inc and Stibler Associates, LLC

Engineer:

DiGiorgio Associates Inc, A LiRo Group Company

Contractor

Timco

Completion date

June 2020

Total cost

$1,785,000

Square feet

18,000

City Place II

City Place II is the second medical tenant office building in the Woodbury City Place neighborhood developed by Davis. The 43,500 square foot building is a class ‘A’ medical office building clad in beautiful stone, brick, metal and an abundance of glass. The inclusion of walking paths with a variety of landscaping, a cover drop off and pick up canopy, warm and welcoming interior finishes and abundance of natural light all contribute to a wonderful patient experience. Shriners Health Care for Children selected City Place II for their new home in the Minneapolis and St. Paul region and the OB/GYN practice of Adefris and Toppin moved their clinic to this new location.

Type of facility

Multi-tenant Medical Office Building

Location

Woodbury, MN

Ownership organization

Davis

Architect/Interior design

Synergy Architecture Studio/ BDH Interior Design

Engineer:

KOMA (structural) Loucks (civil and landscape)

Contractor

Timco

Completion date

June 2020

Total cost

$6,500,000

Square feet

43,500