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Arizona State Forensic Hospital
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Phoenix, AZ
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- Hospital / Nursing Home
- LEED Certification (target):
-
Silver
References
- Owner:
- Arizona State Department of Administration
- Architect:
- Cannon Design
Scope Of Work
Gilbane Building Company served as the construction manager for the new 104,000 square foot Arizona State Forensic Hospital to replace the existing 1952 antiquated facility that provided secure housing and treatment for mentally ill patients who are found guilty of crimes. New construction began on the occupied Arizona State Hospital Campus in late 2009, surrounded by an active corrections facility which required tight security measures throughout construction.
The new hospital included the construction of 10 new buildings and interior demolition with renovations to an existing single-story office building. The building featured:
120 patient rooms sized for one or two patients with private bathrooms
Specialized intensive care unit
Therapy mall (One-story medical neural-geriatric unit, 2 two-story medical to high acuity patients linked along a social rehabilitation treatment “street” to assist with training for daily life in a controlled environment).
Support areas (isolation, multi-purpose, meeting, testing, evaluation, visitor center, kitchen/dining, centralized nursing, therapy areas, security control and command center, sallyport)
Technology advances with infrared detection and security cameras for diverse treatment options
An exterior constructed with secure hardened materials
Advanced security features (views for staff, open design, limits to contraband hiding places)
Green building practices built to LEED Silver certification standards