Grace Hospital Cancer Center, Matthews, NC
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Client: McGee Corp.
Matthews, NC
Architect: Cannon Design
Wheaton Sprague Engineering, (WS) was hired by McGee Corporation to provide structural engineering servlces for the stud framing, supporting the column cover panels at the main entry canopy columns, for the reconstruction of Grace Hospital in Morgantown, North Carolina. Cannon Design, with 15 offices nationwide, was the architect for the project.
The scope of the project included structural framing, made from cold form steel studs and track, supporting panels which were detailed to surround structural tube, and fit between precast concrete panel.
The use of cold form materials provided a lightweight substructure for the column cladding.
For nearly a century, the independent, not-for-profit mission of Grace Hospital has remained faithful to its goal: advanced, affordable healthcare for the residents of Burke County. With a population of 78,000, Burke County is the largest county in western North Carolina, occupying approximately 511 miles of rolling foothills, picturesque mountains and inviting woodlands.
As part of Grace Healthcare System, Grace Hospital came together with Valdese Hospital in Valdese, N.C., to form Blue Ridge HealthCare System at the end of 1999. Although Blue Ridge HealthCare System oversees the operations of both hospitals, each retains its autonomy, local governance and community dedication.
