This project involved the full interior fit-up and renovation of an existing, vacant 7,100 square foot (SF) pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) shell. The objective was to transform the facility into a modern, high-functioning commercial office space specifically designed to house the Information Services (IS) department of Hudson Headwaters Health Network (HHHN).
The design prioritized functionality, collaboration, security, and the specific technological demands of the healthcare IS team including the following key attributes:
*Construction of new interior partitions to create a mix of open-plan office areas, private offices for leadership, and dedicated collaboration/huddle conference room.
*Formation of a secure, temperature-controlled, dedicated data center/server room with appropriate fire-rated construction, access control, and specialized cooling.
*Creation of a specialized build room with ample working surfaces and storage for assembling and testing equipment used by the IS team.
*Establishing employee amenity areas, including a kitchenette/breakroom, accessible restrooms, and a wellness room.
*Installation of a mechanical mezzanine to house the HVAC system for the building and allow for equipment storage below in an open storage/receiving area.
Converting the existing PEMB into a commercial office space required some careful planning and addressed some constraints and opportunities through some of the following:
*Enhancement of the existing building envelope (walls and roof) insulation to ensure energy efficiency and acoustic performance suitable for an office environment.
*Addition of interior steel members attached to the PEMB structure to support the MEP equipment being hung throughout the building.
*Use of appropriate acoustic treatments within the ceiling system and interior walls to mitigate noise transfer common in open office designs and PEMSs.
*The interior design utilized the clear-span nature of the PEMB to create a bright, open, and modern workplace that aligns with HHHN’s professional image and promotes employee well-being.
In addition to the work in the existing building footprint, the project also included significant site utility work, site improvements and modifications to the exterior of the building including new windows and entrances to accommodate the interior fit-up work.
