Baton Rouge General Site Visit

Notes from Classmates on Baton Rouge General Site Visit

Mohawk Carpet = Stain Resistant
No straight lines
Besam = Glass Doors Break Away
Artworks Modular Services Company
Bringing Nature within the space
Fountains
Plants
Open Atrium – original to hospital
Neutral Materials
Emphasis on Daylighting
Designed as Outpatient Facility
Do not use spatter paint or faux finishes
Painted Finish – More serviceable
Stay away from reds and greens\
Focus on colors that make people feel good, such as gold earthy tones
Corian for Countertops
Lighting – Be careful with color of light
9’ Ceiling Heights
13-19 watt fluorescent
Carpet – Use only in corridors – not in high traffic areas such as elevators
Perma Grain
Wood Veneers (Mahogany and Cherry wood floors in patient rooms)
Balance between maintenance and atmosphere
Wood for base: can be patched
Core fabric – Concrete epoxy mix
Med N Tech Floor – Seamless floor with incorporated base
Waiting Room Seating is wood and vinyl.
Polished VCT in Clinic Corridors and Sheet Vinyl
Ceramic Tile in Bathrooms/Restrooms
The Pharmacy is located near the ER
Lab does not have to be near patient rooms