UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDICS BUILDING

University Orthopedics, Kettle Point, East Providence, RI

Role
Architect
Medical Equipment Coordinator
Interior Designer

Type of Construction
New Construction

Size
88,000 SF

Year Completed
2018

General Scope of Project
In 2015, University Orthopedics and Michael Integlia & Company engaged the services of n|e|m|d architects, inc. to consolidate their various Southern New England offices into one new signature building, located on waterfront property in East Providence, Rhode Island. University Orthopedics envisioned a contemporary and cutting-edge building, reflecting the practice’s commitment to remaining at the forefront of medical technology. To accomplish this, n|e|m|d designed an innovative, four-story, 88,000 SF steel-framed building that is clad with a metal/composite panel rain screen. Large areas of glass visually reinforce the vertical circulation elements of the building and allow ample transmission of natural light into its core.  Kettle Point offers prominent views of the Providence River and Watchemoket Cove and is part of the East Providence waterfront revitalization.

Key program elements include a dedicated pediatric orthopedic suite and extensive imaging facilities. Pediatric patients are treated in a welcoming and colorful environment that provides direct access to X-ray and mini-C arm services, as well as a 5-bay cast room. Four separate imaging suites located throughout the building house an MRI, seven X-ray rooms, and an EOS room. The EOS installation is the first of its kind in RI and one of only a handful on the east coast. Coordination of imaging requirements and frequent interaction with the various imaging vendors was a central part of n|e|m|d’s efforts. The second floor is devoted entirely to orthopedic surgery, housing six operating rooms and three procedure rooms while the fourth floor contains a rehabilitation gym and therapy space serving high school, college, and professional athletes.