Transforming Cancer Care: Advancing Oncology Research in Seattle
Swedish Health Services | Seattle, Washington
The new Paul G. Allen Research Center (PARC) at Providence Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington, embraces a highly collaborative and sophisticated approach to improving the experience and outcome for every cancer patient by advancing modern oncology research to transform clinical care and treatment.
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Client Swedish Health Services
About the Project
The PARC project was a collaborative effort between DPR Construction and Perkins and Will, with DPR providing real-time cost feedback and managing design coordination. The 6,000 square-foot facility includes advanced laboratory spaces for research and office areas for administrative functions. Significant value engineering was involved, including modifications to lab countertops and glass systems to meet budget constraints while maintaining design integrity. The project also featured highly coordinated reflective ceiling plans, ensuring precise placement of all devices within designated strips.
Photo courtesy of Kevin Scott
Photo courtesy of Kevin Scott
Photo courtesy of Kevin Scott
Photo courtesy of Kevin Scott
Laser Scanning
The project team overlaid the latest design against the laser-scanned conditions and discovered several full-height walls would intersect with existing ceiling piping and ductwork. The architect used DPR’s laser-scanned drawings to shift walls and relocate the Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) room. Addressing these changes early allowed the owner and architect to make informed decisions that maintained the design intent and met customer needs.
Saving Money with Self-Perform
Our Self-Perform Work (SPW) teams evaluated the design for cost and time-saving opportunities. DPR’s SPW Drywall team identified multiple wall stud sizes for the full-height interior walls. Collaborating with the architect, they found a more efficient construction solution that maintained structural requirements and design intent. The team's work also included installing specialty ceiling panels, drywall, framing, acoustical ceilings, glass office storefronts and more. Salvaged materials, such as office furniture and light fixtures, were used to reduce costs and promote sustainability. DPR's drywall expertise resulted in saving the customer $140,000 in materials and improved labor efficiency.
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