Addition & Comprehensive Renovations
Client: Zion Nursing Care Center, Inc.
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Project:
The firm was commissioned to provide architectural/engineering services for three major additions totaling 11,000sf. to existing nursing home a one story structure with a partial basement. In addition, extensive renovation work was required at junctions where the new additions to the existing building. The functional program for these additions directed the design of: activity rooms - for meetings and counseling; new administrative offices; dining and lounge areas; joint dentist and doctor examination area; physical therapy and active recreation spaces; Chapel and large meeting room; renovations to all bath and toilet rooms to bring into compliance with ADA and building codes; and renovations to upgrade kitchen operations into compliance with the State Licensing Board.

Details:
Civil and structural design was provided for the building's additions and their sensitive placement dictated by the very tight siteand limited space parameters.

Architectural Services also included developing the initial design program based on client's basic outline of priorities and needs; program was revised upon review by State officials. A survey of existing operations was conducted and provided to design team members. The most challenging task was the planning/design to phase proposed work into and throughout, as all work had to be completed while keeping the entire 68-bed nursing home in full operation.