Hackensack University Medical Center

Sarkis and Siran Gabrellian Child Care and Learning Center
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Category
All, Childcare, Healthcare, Institutional Facilities
Architect

Architectura, Hackensack, NJ

Client

Bergen Health Management Systems, Inc., Hackensack, NJ

New 4 story, 43,5000 SF childcare center on the Hackensack Medical Center campus.

Features

  • special child-oriented design elements include a unique interconnected ramp system specifically designed for the movements of children
  • full height windows opening to an atrium
  • additional interior windows at “child height”
  • 22 classrooms serving approximately 370 children ranging inage from infancy to six years old
  • administrative office space
  • kitchen and dining facilities
  • an outside play area

Special Interests

After all general contractor bids came in exceeding the project’s $5 million budget, value engineering efforts realized a 20% reduction in costs. The project was completed below the revised budget on an accelerated 12 month construction schedule.

Services

Construction Management – GMP