HDS Architecture and Bristol Consulting Group complete Mt. Auburn Healthcare facility

The new 28,000 s/f Mount Auburn Healthcare facility located at 355 Waverley Oaks Rd., opened in April. The new center includes primary care, obstetrics and gynecology, midwifery, geriatric, specialty services and a comprehensive weight management center. The facility also includes a Department of Public Health (DPH) certified phlebotomy and radiology suite. Patient parking is provided at grade with medical staff parking below the building in a secure garage. HDS Architecture provided design services for all the Mount Auburn Healthcare suites including coordination of HVAC and engineering services. Hans Strauch, LEED AP, principal architect-in-charge, said,"Our goal was to create a warm and patient friendly environment that would support Mount Auburn Hospital's commitment to delivering healthcare services in a personable, convenient and compassionate manner." DPH plan review and coordination for certification was coordinated by HDS Architecture. Bristol Consulting Group provided project management and relocation management services. Bristol services encompassed day to day owner project management from consultant and vendor selection including design and permitting oversight through procurement, construction and occupancy. The owner's interests were also protected with the detailed management of budget, schedule and contractor, vendor and consultant coordination. Duffy Brothers Const. was the general contractor for the project. Duffy coordinated all subcontractors and delivered the building in an aggressive eight month schedule from initial site and building permits to occupancy. Duffy's work included site, building shell and core and complete interior fit-out. The phlebotomy and radiology suite, which required DPH certification, was delivered within the same time frame. "We are pleased and excited to bring top quality medical services to the Waltham area," said Jeanette Clough, Mount Auburn Hospital president and CEO. "This new center has allowed us to increase the availability of primary care physicians in the community and allow for growth of some of our key practices, including our bariatric and OB/GYN services."