LEFT:
Roof Plan
BELOW:
Future Rooftop
Helistop
In addition, provision has been made in the
lowest parking basement for the construction of
a linear accelerator oncology bunker together with
associated support services. The hospital lifts have
been designed and shafts constructed to enable
servicing of the oncology bunker. Future expansion
on the top floors will accommodate Chemotherapy
and Oncology suites.
Innovative use of drywall
A major decision was the change from brickwork
to St Gobain 106mm drywall with a combination
of panels as required to meet the specifications of
wet vs dry areas. Drywall design, including type
of panels and insulation, was specified to meet
the equivalent performance of brickwork in sound
transmission and fire resistance. Drywall was used
throughout the hospital (except for fire walls on
the upper floors). A significant benefit of drywall
was substantial mitigation of the construction risk
associated with the drying out of brickwork and
plaster as the brickwork commenced after closure
of the façade on many of the floors.
This drywall partition solution led to innovative
design and construction solutions being developed:
architecture and design. The service lift is designed
with a ceiling height necessary to accommodate
full height partition boards and full length studwork.
Multi-layer pipework was specified to connect
to copper ring mains which added to flexibility
and speed of construction. Hot water