Emergency renewal: Renew Sinai¡ªPhase 3A emergency department renovation
June 03, 2024
Canadian Architect takes a look at how we created human-centered design for the thoughtfully coordinated Mount Sinai ED renovation in Toronto
Mount Sinai Hospital plays a vital role in the lives of many Torontonians, while also conducting world-class research and training. To do so effectively, its facilities need to feel fresh and exemplify leading standards. Since 2009,?Â鶹´«Ã½'s Gail Hannah and Michael Moxam have been collaborating with a close-knit team of seasoned Mount Sinai administrative and clinical staff on renovations throughout the hospital¡¯s 1953 building. This effort has required nothing short of military-style planning, with over 150 sequenced phases and temporary ¡°decants and relocates¡± to upgrade the hospital while maintaining ongoing 24/7 operations. According to Dr. David Dushenski, Chief of Emergency Medicine at Sinai Health, following a renovation in 2000, the hospital had exceeded the emergency department¡¯s capabilities within only four years. The new emergency department (ED) is now nearing completion, after seven years of phased construction.
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