Spectrum Health – Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion

The $95M, 284,000 sq ft Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion was designed to provide a seamless continuum of care and features state-of-the-art clinical technology. It serves as the hub for cancer care in the 13-county area served by Spectrum Health. AECOM performed full architectural and engineering services for this project.

Major components include:

  • Radiation Oncology – 5 vaults, HDR Brachytherapy
  • Ambulatory Treatment and Infusion
  • Diagnostic Imaging – Ultrasound, Mammography, CT, PET/CT
  • 4.5T MRI on Level 2 including a copper RF shielding and steel that was required because of its proximity to two corridors
  • Multidisciplinary Clinics
  • Patient Education
  • Clinical Research
  • Laboratory Space
  • Pharmacy

The main focus of the interior is the unique multilevel “Life Garden”, a six-story atrium with lush greenery, waterfalls and natural light that creates a warm and welcoming environment. The central Life Garden creates an area inside the lobby that allows patients to connect with the natural environment. Each floor has a themed garden which helps patients and families connect to nature, as well as providing aesthetic and psychological links to key patient care areas.

This project received LEED Gold certification in 2009, making it the first Healthcare Facility in Michigan to be awarded this prestigious certification. LEED gold certification was based on a number of green design and construction features: brownfield redevelopment, public transportation access, covered parking, and mitigation of the heat island effect.

Michigan State University—Secchia Center College of Human Medicine

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