This Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) Plymouth, MN building is the first in their network to be fully equipped with all necessary facilities, including an on-site MRI, eliminating the need to refer patients
to other locations for advanced procedures. It is also the first TCO facility with three stories, making it a significant step forward in both design and functionality.
The building showcases an innovative mix of materials - brick, stone, precast, and metallic stain - all seamlessly integrated into a unified design. While TCO locations usually follow a consistent exterior facade, the design team tries to do something creative with each new building. This project leveraged precast concrete by replacing the typical metal band seen at the tops of other TCO buildings with more cost-effective prefabricated panels stained to match the metal used in other designs.
The structure includes a load-bearing precast system, which has been refined through experience. This is the design team’s fifth TCO project, and their growing familiarity with the possibilities of prefabricated systems allowed them to incorporate more advanced details, expanding the building’s aesthetic options.
The early involvement of Wells allowed the design team to fully optimize the building envelope system. With each successive TCO project, the team is pushing design boundaries while controlling costs, ultimately delivering greater value. |