MD Anderson Cancer Center – North Engineering Upgrades

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Community Health Network

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Indianapolis, Indiana

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104,000 SF

This image shows a modern healthcare facility lobby or waiting area with upscale design elements. The space features a stone accent wall with a built-in linear fireplace on the right side. The ceiling has distinctive circular pendant light fixtures arranged in an artistic pattern with warm copper/orange ceiling accents. The seating area includes several conversation groupings with light blue armchairs and brown/tan sofas arranged around circular coffee tables. A person in a brown jacket sits in one of the lounge chairs looking at a mobile device. In the background, there appears to be movement of people walking through the space. The interior design combines natural elements like wood paneling (visible on the back wall with four seasonal landscape artworks) and stacked stone with contemporary furnishings. The color palette features earthy tones with blue accents. Potted plants are placed throughout the space to add greenery. The overall atmosphere suggests a high-end medical facility or healthcare center designed to feel welcoming and less institutional than traditional clinical environments.

This image shows a modern healthcare facility corridor or hallway with large floor-to-ceiling windows along the left side that allow natural light to flood the space. The right wall features warm wood paneling with a vibrant, large-scale artwork in blues, greens, and gold/orange tones that creates a focal point. The corridor has a polished terrazzo or stone floor with an interesting pattern of light and shadow created by the sunlight coming through the windows. Several light blue/sage green lounge chairs are positioned along the left side, creating small waiting areas. Tall planters with indoor trees are strategically placed to bring natural elements into the space. There appears to be a doorway or entrance visible further down the corridor, possibly to a treatment room or office. The overall design combines natural materials, art, comfortable seating, and abundant natural light to create a healing environment that feels more like a high-end hotel than a clinical setting. This approach to healthcare design aims to reduce stress and create a more welcoming experience for patients and visitors.

An imaging room within Community Health Network's MD Anderson Cancer Center - North, featuring a large medical machine, equipped with various monitors and medical supplies. This image showcases BSA's expertise in designing spaces that prioritize patient care and function.

Community MD Anderson Cancer Center – North’s expanded oncology services and engineering upgrades in their new cancer treatment facility at Community Hospital North enhance cancer care accessibility in central Indiana. This cancer treatment facility serves as a model for integrated healthcare solutions, addressing the growing demand for cancer care while providing a warm, welcoming environment to help patients maintain a positive state of mind. The center’s design elements are carefully crafted to create a home-like atmosphere, embodying sustainable building design principles that align with the latest in healthcare engineering.

BSA’s engineering team collaborated with Community Health Network and the design team to implement specialized features in the infusion rooms, ensuring that the design meets patients’ specific needs. MEP engineering solutions allow patients to control their environment within the Community MD Anderson Cancer Center, including room temperature and lighting, giving them a sense of autonomy and comfort during treatment.

To optimize energy efficiency, BSA conducted a comparison of different HVAC technologies to determine the best airflow system, energy savings, and long-term maintenance costs. The team selected air-cooled VRF technology, which offers substantial energy savings by adjusting the system to meet only the necessary load. The use of heat recovery VRF systems enables individual indoor units to heat or cool based on the specific requirements of each space, further enhancing the facility’s energy efficiency and sustainable hospital design.

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Disciplines

Commissioning, Engineering

Awards

2017 ABC Contractor Indiana/Kentucky Chapter: Award of Excellence, Healthcare Over 25M Construction Cost; 2018 Monumental Awards: Merit Award in Engineering

Project Contact

Sam Jackson

MD Anderson Cancer Center – North Engineering Upgrades

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