The Hub for Clinical Collaboration at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
The Hub for Clinical Collaboration at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Perkins&Will
ARCHITECTS
Perkins&will
VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS
Fortune Sepler Saling Inc
MANUFACTURERS
Designtex, Owens Corning, Agc Glass, Bamco, Corian, Custom Curtain Wall, Filzfelt - Wall Coverings, Fizzano Brothers, Nemo Tile, Sto - Exterior Insulated Panels, Storm Resistant Louvers, Terrazo&marble Supply
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PRINCIPAL
Maha Sabra
SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNERS
Sean Erickson, Mike Johnson, Brooke Horan
MANAGING PRINCIPAL
Maha Sabra
INTERIOR DESIGN PRINCIPAL
Carolyn Baross. Brent Capron
PLANNING PRINCIPAL
Lisa Pool
TECHNICAL COORDINATORS
Eric Baker, Michelle Muhlbauer, Tabita Daolio
FAÇADE MAINTENANCE CONSULTANT
Entek
SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING CONSULTANT
Exit Design And P&w
ACOUSTICAL CONSULTANT
Longman Lindsey
SENIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT
Steve Stobbe, Timothy Scarlett
SENIOR PROJECT PLANNER
Cara Prosser
SPECIFICATIONS WRITER
Marko Goodwin
STRUCTURAL CONSULTANT
O'donnell & Naccarato
SUSTAINABILITY LEAD
Mary Dickinson
LANDSCAPE CONSULTANT
Nelson Byrd Woltz
SUSTAINABILITY
Perkins&will
CODE CONSULTANT
Code Consultants Inc
EXTERIOR ENVELOPE CONSULTANT
Thornton-tomasetti
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSULTANT
The Lighting Practice
SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING MANAGER
Vick Moore
AV
C Archer & Associates/new Era
YEAR
2022
LACATION
Philadelphia, United States
CATEGORY
Office Buildings
Text description provided by architect.
The Hub for Clinical Collaboration is a 17-story academic office tower at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
The building is located on the Perelman Plaza, which integrates into the CHOP Philadelphia campus and connects to other buildings with clinical and research functions.
Practitioner well-being is integral to providing quality patient care; the new office and administrative building create a collaborative workplace that encourages and supports wellness.
The design was informed by rigorous shadowing and a unique research and engagement approach, led by hospital leadership, that put the needs of practitioners at the forefront. Perkins&Will created a highly efficient facility that balances needs for privacy and focus and tends to the day-to-day health, happiness, and comfort of care teams.
The resulting spaces enhance collaboration and facilitate community. The Hub for Clinical Collaboration's façade maximizes views and access to natural light while limiting solar impact.
Composed of full-height glass curtain walls, the façade gradually transforms across the site's width in response to the angle and intensity of the sun, views, and neighboring buildings.
The north façade is defined by a flat and horizontal surface cladding that suggests a seamless connection between The Hub and the neighboring Buerger Center.
On the south face, a rhythmic series of pleated overhangs gradually deepen, creating a dynamic saw-toothed expression that contrasts the undulating Buerger Center. This shading mitigates glare and heat generated from sun exposure.
Spaces are modular and flexible for dynamic shifts in personnel and are focused on caregiver respite and well-being with access to natural light, views, and break areas.
The building's solar-responsive exterior, full-height glazing, and 20-foot ceilings maximize access to natural daylight for tenants.
The floor plan, designed to enhance connectivity, balances collaborative workspaces with areas that are conducive to privacy and individual work.
Elsewhere, wellness features like pantries and fitness centers offer staff opportunities to care for themselves throughout the day.
