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CLIENT
University of Pennsylvania Health Systems
LOCATION
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
STRUCTURE
Construction began on Pennsylvania Hospital’s Pine Building, the nation’s first hospital, in 1755 and was completed in 1802. The original concept of Dr. Thomas Bond and Benjamin Franklin was “to care for the sick-poor and insane who were wandering the streets of Philadelphia.” The brick and masonry structure was designed by Samuel Rhodes and retains its historic library, central court, surgical amphitheater and grand façade.
CHALLENGE
The building was beginning to show signs of deterioration, but the hospital administration had no comprehensive assessment of what problems existed and the extent of needed repairs. A Preservation Assessment was required in order to formulate an overall plan and to secure funding for the work.
SCOPE OF SERVICE
- Assess and report all problematic conditions within the entire building, including exterior envelope, interior finishes, fenestration, drainage, structure, systems, etc.
- Provide a schedule of proposed repairs with order of magnitude cost estimates.
- Present findings and recommendations to the administration and the Save the Pine Building Advisory Board.
- Prepare façade easement documents necessary to satisfy funding requirements.
- Prepare construction documents for Phase I of the restoration project, as determined by the Preservation Assessment.
SOLUTION
- Provided a phased approach with projected cost estimates for restoration and repair work on the building, identifying the most severe conditions and highest priorities.
- Phase I included the restoration of all wooden façade elements, wood fenestration, and needed termite controls.
- Phase II incorporated all slate roofing repair and replacement.
- Phase III involved all masonry repairs and the creation of an endowment for future maintenance work.
HISTORIC STATUS
Designated a National Historic Landmark. |
