Overview
Prime Architects designed the renovation of four Emergency Department decontamination rooms in Building 171 at the Dallas VAMC. Two of the rooms were converted to exam rooms. Work takes place in a busy, occupied building where medical care must continue without interruption.
Technical Scope
- Architecture/Interiors: Demolition and removal; new and reconfigured elements; new ceiling, wall and floor finishes. Conversion of two decontamination rooms to exam rooms.
- Doors: Renovation of 26 sliding electrical exam doors and framing, including door frame removal and new rollers.
- Mechanical / Plumbing / Electrical: Mechanical, plumbing, lighting and electrical work as needed for the new room layouts.
- Hazardous Materials: Review of local asbestos surveys to locate areas needing remediation; abatement shown on the drawings.
- CPS: Frequent site visits throughout the project to confirm conformance with the design.
Challenge and Solution
The Emergency Department had to keep treating patients during construction. The design was phased and coordinated with the VA COR and stakeholders.
Project Data:
- Client / agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Dallas VAMC
- Location: Building 171, Dallas VAMC main campus, Dallas, TX
- Size: 4 decontamination rooms; 26 sliding exam doors
- Est. construction cost: $532,811
- Completed: Design 2022 / construction TBD
- Project type: Renovation
- Facility condition: Occupied hospital; Emergency Department stays in service
- Prime Architects role: Prime A/E: project management, architecture, planning, asbestos survey review, site visits during the project
- Design team: Prime Architects only
Relevant If Your Project Involves:
- Emergency department renovation
- Decontamination rooms
- Exam room conversion
- Occupied hospital phasing
- Asbestos abatement
Project Category:
Part of our VA and federal healthcare architecture work. See the full market page for related projects, standards and how we team on this type of facility.