HE ALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE

ARCHITECTURE PLANNING INTERIOR DESIGN

FIRM PROFILE

Polytech Associates Inc. is a woman-owned Architecture, Planning, and Interior Design firm
based in San Francisco. We provide comprehensive and sustainable design services for
Healthcare, Government, Institutional, Commercial and Sports facilities.

Our firm was established in 1986 and is based on a collaborative approach to practice in which
our working Principals develop strategic partnerships with our clients in order to achieve the
visions and goals of their projects.

We strive to understand the project from all perspectives, client, user, design team, and contractor.

This process begins by actively listening, identifying the unique goals, developing design
criteria and establishing budget and schedule constraints. We remain deeply committed to
providing our clients with a successful project from the design process through construction,
project closeout and occupancy.

The San Francisco Business Times ranks Polytech Associates among the Largest Architecture
Firms in the Bay Area. Our Interiors Group is currently ranked nationally, as published in Interior
Designs Healthcare Giants.
SOUTH OF MARKET HEALTH CENTER
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

South of Market Health Center (SMHC) is a nonprofit community clinic providing quality
healthcare to under-served members of this San Francisco neighborhood. Accepting the
position of Executive Director in 1990, Charles Range has led SMHC with the philosophy that
all people deserve the same high level of health care. With the support of key community
stakeholders, Mr. Range set his vision to construct a new community clinic that elevates the
health care delivery experience for all: patient, caregiver and staff member.

The state-of-the-art medical center has allowed SMHC to double the number of patients it serves
and meet the growing demand for primary and family health services. The new 20,000 sf space
includes a full-service patient and community pharmacy, and treatment spaces for primary
care, womens and childrens services, health education, podiatry, and urgent care.

Working in association with Daniel Solomon Design Partners, Polytech Associates helped
coordinate complex site issues that included a high water table and contaminated water. We
also developed massing studies for the clinic, and aided in materials selection for the exterior.

The design program combines modern, clean lines with a light color palette, rich textures,
and an open space plan that allows natural light to punctuate the space. Each of these design
elements was carefully selected, and lend an element of comfort and calm to the building.
The open plan allows SMHC the flexibility to increase the number of patients and services
they provide.

Relevant Project Features

Developer: South of Market Health Center
20,000 sf new medical office building and below-grade parking
Interior architecture and interior design
Treatment Areas: Womens and Childrens Services, Health Education, Adult Medicine,
Urgent Care, Retail Pharmacy
Conceptual overall site

Conceptual Renderings-Farmers Market

HUMANI
ETHIOPIA

Humani is a nonprofit organization that is developing a self-sustaining community in Ethiopia.

Young mothers suffering from HIV/AIDS and their children will be given medical assistance,
professional training, and employment opportunities in a safe environment. A school is being
incorporated into the master plan, giving the young mothers access to an education that will
allow them to develop marketable skills.

The organization is currently negotiating with the Ethiopian government for the 300 acres of
land that will be necessary to build the compound. The plan includes small groups of buildings
that will house the numerous functions within a fenced master compound. On-site utilities will
be designed for conservation, with the goal of developing a net-zero community.

Relevant Project Features

Developer: Humani, Inc.
Small groups of buildings will house the numerous functions within a fenced master
compound set on 300 acres
Building Information Modeling (BIM) using Revit

Initial concept
 Schematic Design Option

Schematic Design Option Schematic Design Option

POTRERO HILL MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING + GARAGE
PROJECT REPORT
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

A major healthcare delivery organization selected Polytech Associates to provide programming

and schematic design services for a new 189,540 sf medical office building and parking garage
in San Francisco, CA. The developer-owned site was divided through a lot-split, in which the
healthcare delivery organization obtained one parcel, and the developer retained the other
parcel, to be developed into condominiums.

Polytechs scope of work included development of a site plan, massing studies and the creation of
three design options for the medical office building. Programming, medical planning and blocking
and stacking alternatives were developed to meet the clients goals. Schematic architectural,
structural, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design options for the medical
office building and garage were used to provide cost estimates that met the project budget. City
Planning and zoning codes were reviewed in preparation for full project development.

Relevant Project Features

Developer: Confidential
Programming and schematic design for 189,540 sf new medical office building and
parking garage
Site plan, massing studies and three schematic design options
Each schematic design option features an all-glass faade
Programming, medical planning, and blocking and stacking alternatives for client review
Schematic architectural design options were used to provide preliminary cost estimates
City Planning and zoning codes were reviewed in preparation for full project development
395 HIckey Boulevard
DALY CITY, CA

Project Description
395 Hickey Boulevard was originally conceived by a developer as a commercial office space,
and was leased by major healthcare organization to become a medical office building to better
serve their members in Daly City. However, the horizontal space plan was not conducive to the
needs of a healthcare provider so the client selected Polytech Associates to provide a master
plan, program, and interior architecture program for the 140,000 sf building that would meet
the functional needs of their members, caregivers,and administrators.

The new program integrates space for seventy-two providers, offices, cafe, conference center,
training rooms, and two pharmacies on six levels. Our design team created a separate Teen
Clinic, giving this population a more private area for waiting and examination. The medical
office building also features four levels of sub-level parking.

The modular space plan provides maximum flexibility to accommodate for future changes in
service and growth in membership. Departments can be expanded as needed, and waiting
areas and group work areas are located at the perimeter of the floors for ease of movement,
and to take advantage of views and natural light.

Relevant Project Features

Developer: Confidential
Master plan, programming, and interior architecture
140,000 sf medical office building and four levels of sub-level parking
Treatment areas: Opthalmology/Optometry, Mammography, Pediatrics, Primary Care/
General Medicine, OB/GYN, and Health Education
395 Hickey Boulevard | Daly City, CA
California Pacific Medical Center
ANGIOGRAPHY SUITE, PACIFIC CAMPUS | FLUOROSCOPY SUITE, DAVIES CAMPUS
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Polytech Associates provided equipment replacement and remodel programs for the
Angiography Suite at California Pacific Medical Centers (CPMC) Pacific Campus, as well as the
Fluoroscopy Suite at CPMCs Davies Campus. The new equipment delivers images digitally,
allowing images to be viewed with higher resolution. Ultimately, this creates a clearer image
for evaluation, reducing the risk of false positive readings. Our team coordinated with CPMC
to ensure that hospital operations remained functional and that no unplanned shutdowns
occurred during construction.

Relevant Project Features

Equipment replacement and room remodel
Office of Statewide Planning and Development (OSHPD) review and approval
Designed to meet LEED Silver standards
Phased implementation, allowing hospital to remain operational during construction
REPLACEMENT HOSPITAL AND CENTRAL UTILIT Y PLANT
REDWOOD CITY, CA

Our design team is providing medical planning and interior design for the Replacement
Hospital and full architectural design services for the Central Utility Plant for a major healthcare
organization.

Replacement Hospital
Our design team worked closely with the client and end users to integrate the interior design
and furniture selection for CT Scanner and clinical technology areas, Physical Medicine,
Inpatient Neuro CCU, Acute Care and Interventional Radiology, Inpatient Rehabilitation,
Neurology, and Health Information Management departments into the new, 280,665 gsf
hospital, which is being designed by HOK San Francisco.

Central Utility Plant

Polytech Associates is serving as Architect-of-Record for the 16,000 sf Central Utility Plant,
which will supply all utilities to the new hospital and house the Facilities Services Department.
The site area for the building is restricted by the adjacent access roadway, new replacement
hospital and adjacent office building and parking garage. The restricted site required a
modification of client standards, reduction of the building area and a two-story design. The
exterior of the building uses an insulated metal panel and glazing system with a metal rooftop
screen for mechanical equipment. The exterior materials, colors and details were required to
be compatible with the new hospital and accommodated the Redwood City Design Review
requirements within the clients cost model.

Relevant Project Features

Central Utility Plant: Architect-of-Record for 16,000 sf facility
Replacement Hospital: Furniture, finishes, and equipment coordination for
280,665 gsf hospital
Building Information Modeling (BIM) using Revit
PETALUMA OFFICE BUILDINGS 1 AND 2
PETALUMA, CA

Polytech Associates provided full architectural services for an upgrades program at a Petaluma
Medical Center. The 30,000 sf project spans two medical office buildings and includes an
ergonomic upgrade to the reception and nursing stations and renovations to examination
rooms and audio rooms.

Our scope of work also included selective demolition, installation of new partitions, doors,
interior windows, ceilings, and casework. New mechanical and electrical systems were
integrated into the renovation, providing for relocation of fire sprinklers and fire alarms.
Our design team worked with medical center administrators and staff to develop a phased
construction plan, allowing adjacent areas to remain fully functional during construction.
Design and construction were completed across ten phases.

Relevant Project Features

Renovation program for 30,000 sf
Designed to meet LEED Silver standards
Phased implementation, allowing medical office building to remain operational during
construction
Building Information Modeling (BIM) using Revit
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY OPERATING ROOM
2425 Geary Boulevard
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Polytech Associates developed a full renovation program integrating new Interventional

Radiology equipment into an existing hospital operating room. The new interventional
radiology operating room is the only one of its kind in San Francisco.

Our design team worked closely with the clients caregivers to specify a Siemens Zeego
camera that would meet their projected needs. Building Information Modeling (BIM) with
Revit was used to coordinate with structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings with final
architectural plans. A set of phased construction drawings was developed, allowing the
surrounding departments to remain functional throughout construction. The project was
designed to meet LEED Silver specifications.

Relevant Project Features

Seismic upgrade, renovation, and expansion of existing hospital
Office of Statewide Planning and Development (OSHPD) review and approval
Designed to meet LEED Silver standards
Phased implementation, allowing hospital to remain operational during construction
Site Plan

Schematic Drawings
COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER, Veterans administration FRESNO CAMPUS
FRESNO, CA

Polytech Associates is currently providing programming, architecture, and interior architecture

services for the renovation and expansion of the Community Living Center (CLC) at the VA
Fresno Campus.

The expansion will create the space necessary to provide a patient-centered care environment,
transitioning the CLC into a more home-like and less institutionalized space. Once complete,
the 60-bed facility will offer a private bedroom and bathroom for each veteran resident,
palliative care and hospice, patient lifts, centralized dining and recreation areas, and expanded
offices for physicians and nurses, medication rooms, and public restrooms.

Relevant Project Features

49,450 gsf renovation and expansion of Community Living Center
60-bed facility will offer private bedroom and bathroom for each veteran
Centralized dining and recreation areas
Expanded offices for physicians and nurses
Building Information Modeling, using Revit
Designed to meet LEED Silver Certification
home intravenous pharmacy
BERKELEY, CA

Polytech Associates provided full pharmacy planning, architectural and interior design
services for the remodel of a 3,800 sf first floor warehouse into a home intravenous pharmacy
in Berkeley, CA. This facility provides IV therapies for self treatment in the comfort of the
patients homes.

Development of Interior finishes and furnishings focused on mitigating the effects of a nearly
windowless space. Strategically located Interior glazing captures and shares available natural
light and exterior views with pharmacy staff and provides needed orientation to time of day
and weather.

Project Features
Pharmacy planning, interior architecture and interior design
Features individual spaces for Administration, compounding, assembly, storage and
shipping/receiving giving these departments a more efficient work environment
Provide optimum working conditions in a nearly windowless space
Designed to LEED Silver Standards
Veterans Administration
HOMELESSness resource center and EMERGENCY ANNEX
MENLO PARK, CA

The 95-acre VA Menlo Park Campus is one of the VAs largest campuses, specializing in
providing mental health services, including long-term care and inpatient and outpatient
rehabilitation programs. The campus is home to a domiciliary residential facility that treats
homeless and substance-dependent veterans with the goal of returning them to optimal
independent living. The project consists of two parts, a new building and adaptive re-use of
an existing building.

The new Emergency Annex will provide a central police building at the main entrance to
the VA Menlo Park Campus for visitor identification and registration. The new building will
complement the existing visitors center providing a sense of arrival to the VA Menlo Park
Campus.

The adaptive re-use project renovates a former domiciliary residential facility into a
consolidated Homelessness Resource Center. This expansion will provide the much needed
space for the VAs growing outpatient mental health programs which focuses on homeless
veterans.

Relevant Project Features

Homelessness Resource Center includes offices, open and private spaces for nurses
and physicians and the addition of conference areas, private consultation rooms, and
examination rooms
Emergency Annex will house the Police Department, including offices, conference/training
areas, registration, and staff/support spaces
Building Information Modeling, using Revit
Designed to meet LEED Silver Certification
BIOREPOSITORY/DNA Laboratory
BERKELEY, CA

Polytech Associates provided full architectural services for a new, biorepository/DNA

laboratory in Berkeley, CA. The expanded space allows researchers to store 500,000 blood and
saliva samples in a database for disease prevention and genetic studies.

An important component of our scope of work was the creation of a ventilation system that
holds the correct percentage of oxygen in the air in the event of a liquid nitrogen spill. An
alarm system that signals users to evacuate the laboratory was incorporated.

Relevant Project Features

Laboratory planning and architectural design services for 5,500 sf biorepository/DNA
laboratory
Includes areas for ambient storage for storing DNA extracted from blood, and cryogenic
storage, which stores DNA extracted from saliva
Designed to meet LEED Silver certification
FOR MORE INFORMATION

Polytech Associates Inc. Mehrnoush Arsanjani, AIA Richard J. Graziano, Associate AIA Lloyd A. Bush, CID, LEED AP
235 Pine Street, 17th Floor Managing Principal Principal Principal/Director of Interior Design
San Francisco, CA 94104 marsanjani@polytechae.com rgraziano@polytechae.com lbush@polytechae.com

T 415 397 3117 Carl A. Scholz Robert J. Schafgans Marielle Neri

F 415 397 1517 Principal/Architect Principal/Director of Information Technology Director of Business Development
www.polytechae.com cscholz@polytechae.com bschafgans@polytechae.com mneri@polytechae.com

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