This 184,000 sq ft, eight story medical school is a key component of the Michigan Street Development, and sited on Grand Rapids’ renowned “Medical Mile.” The College represents a new model for the medical school – with partnerships and synergy developed with the other entities that compose the “Medical Mile” – Spectrum Health, the Van Andel Research Institute, and a host of private physician partners.
The Secchia Center was a 100% donor funded construction project. The University secured the property while the Michigan Street Development was in construction. The design team was challenged with programming and designing a medical education program into what had been designed as a MOB under the Michigan Building Code. This is the largest off-campus facility Michigan State University has developed.
The Secchia Center, designed for 400 students, is designed to accommodate a first and second year student class of 100 students each. This site includes the Dean’s headquarters and is a parallel program with the existing East Lansing campus. Telecommunications/AV play a significant role for the College of Human Medicine since faculty resources are shared between Grand Rapids and East Lansing, along with third and fourth year students located throughout the State.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
- LEED Silver Certified