• Image courtesy of ZGF.

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Main Tower

Portland, OR

Project Categories

Healthcare

Business Type

Hospital patient tower upgrades

Size

107,000 square feet

This major remodel of the main tower at Providence St. Vincent hospital covered the majority of patient floors. Changes included a new exterior façade, new plumbing fixtures and branch piping, replaced electrical wiring, and new life safety equipment. The complex renovations were done over a four-year period in an operational hospital, with minimal disruptions to patients and staff.

Architect

ZGF

Owner

Providence Health & Services

Special features

  • Savings of $1 million in future central plant costs through energy-efficient heating and cooling systems.
  • Variable air volume HVAC system improves energy efficiency, serviceability, control, and patient comfort.
  • Dimmable LED lights improve energy efficiency and provide greater patient control of their environment.