nolaboy 42 Posted April 9, 2014 A friend forwarded this internal email sent to Memorial Hermann TMC employees from the CEO earlier this week. Over the last year, we have had many discussions about the upcoming Master Plan to renovate and expand the Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Campus. Today, I’m proud to announce that the Memorial Hermann System Board unanimously approved the project. The board’s approval of this $650 million construction venture sets the stage for us to not only upgrade our current infrastructure, but also to enhance our ability to provide the highest-quality and safest health care for our community for many decades to come. The focus of the project will be the construction of two new buildings on Campus. One will be a new, state-of-the-art patient care building and the other will offer additional parking and infrastructure capabilities to support the new growth. The expansion will provide the Campus with:• An additional 160 beds;• 25 operating rooms (19 replacement ORs and 6 new ORs);• 16 additional emergency room bays;• 750 new parking spaces; and a• 333-seat café.In addition, we recognize that our community will grow and so will its health care needs. To prepare for future growth, we are designing the building with a forward-looking perspective and adding six shelled floors and six shelled operating rooms with the potential of adding 264 beds. As our community continues to expand, this will allow for the continued growth of the service lines on our Campus. The approval of this project builds upon the tremendous growth at Memorial Hermann-TMC over the last year. In June 2013, the Board approved $50 million to address short-term capacity projects on our Campus, establishing a new observation unit, expanding the post-acute care unit and building out new inpatient beds, operating rooms and an expansion of imaging capabilities. We are excited about our growth and future, but I want to assure our patients and the community that we will continue to meet their needs now without disruption as we prepare to meet their needs in the future.As we work on the upcoming construction plan, please stay tuned for important news and information related to the project in our various publications and throughout the Campus. Your invaluable partnership is making a difference and I hope that you feel the same pride I do to be a part of this seminal moment in our hospital and System’s history. Thank you for the great work you are doing here! 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2106 Posted April 9, 2014 The bottom of the email didn't have fine print saying, "this email is intended for it's intended audience" etc? HahaGood to hear 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobruss 4539 Posted April 9, 2014 So is this addition going up on the block just east of Herman Hospital on Cambridge between Ben Taub, facing Herman park or will this front the Fannin side? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolaboy 42 Posted April 9, 2014 So is this addition going up on the block just east of Herman Hospital on Cambridge between Ben Taub, facing Herman park or will this front the Fannin side? It will be next to MH Childrens -- Cambridge side overlooking Hermann Park. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobruss 4539 Posted April 9, 2014 Thanks thats what I thought. isn't that the lot that either has or had the old log cabin on it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Houston19514 3225 Posted April 9, 2014 So is this addition going up on the block just east of Herman Hospital on Cambridge between Ben Taub, facing Herman park or will this front the Fannin side? It appears to be the former (along Cambridge, facing Hermann Park). 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plumber2 217 Posted April 9, 2014 No, the log cabin sits on Hermann Park land.This project most probably is on land that once belonged to the Shriners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 10440 Posted April 9, 2014 The bottom of the email didn't have fine print saying, "this email is intended for it's intended audience" etc? HahaGood to hear It probably did. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Houston19514 3225 Posted April 9, 2014 Thanks thats what I thought. isn't that the lot that either has or had the old log cabin on it. No. The log cabin is a bit further to the east/southeast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 39845 Posted April 16, 2014 He said reduced reimbursements from government programs such as Medicare and Medcaid and outdated buildings and infrastructure are forcing the health system, Houston's largest, to take on the project, expected to begin this summer. The expansion is to be completed in 2018.http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/medical/article/Memorial-Hermann-to-begin-expansion-renovation-5406802.php?cmpid=btfpm 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakota79 592 Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) Big announcement. Courtesy of the HBJ. http://m.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2014/04/16/memorial-hermann-to-kick-off-650m-project-in-the.html?ana=e_hstn_bn&u=rk2EuYuQdoSK5Ppt+g57jw%2FFsC6&t=1397668169&r=full Edited April 16, 2014 by Dakota79 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Montrose1100 2892 Posted April 16, 2014 http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/medical/article/Memorial-Hermann-to-begin-expansion-renovation-5406802.php?cmpid=btfpmImagine all that square footage in one building. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolaboy 42 Posted April 16, 2014 I noticed 3 Life Flight helipads ontop of the new building. The 4 existing ones are not shown on top of the Childrens building. I wonder if the 3 new ones will be in addition to the existing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monarch 2993 Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) $650.000.000.00, is quite the huge sum, as per a project that is so very uninspiring. are they sure? Edited April 16, 2014 by monarch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monarch 2993 Posted October 13, 2014 a bit of refinement. very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Montrose1100 2892 Posted October 13, 2014 If the top lights up and changes color i'll be happy. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houstontexasjack 1844 Posted October 13, 2014 If the top lights up and changes color i'll be happy. Agreed. It would be an additional boost to the TMC nighttime skyline. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subdude 1470 Posted October 13, 2014 I like this. In general I like building complexes that grow and morph over time using different architectural styles. Another great example in Houston is IAH. No one would ever plan out an airport like that from scratch, but it's cool that there are parts dating from the 1960s - 2000s that more or less work together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 39845 Posted October 17, 2014 They've toned down the amount of glass. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swtsig 2652 Posted October 17, 2014 that's bc not onlyhave glass prices shot though the roof there are also serious supply constraints on curtian wall glass. not surprising. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H-Town Man 3876 Posted October 17, 2014 Like it better. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Montrose1100 2892 Posted October 17, 2014 It wasn't a grand design in the first place, so this is just different. Looks like it will tie into the original buildings better now. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 39845 Posted January 23, 2015 Construction on the new building begins Fall 2015: http://www.breakingnewgroundproject.org/projects/texas-medical-center/ 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timoric 1449 Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) - Edited July 8 by Timoric 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plumber2 217 Posted January 25, 2015 I've heard that Memorial Hermann has plans to tear down the Robertson Pavilion. Robertson is one of the more older buildings in the Medical Center, probably built in the late 40's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fortune 572 Posted January 25, 2015 I've heard that Memorial Hermann has plans to tear down the Robertson Pavilion. Robertson is one of the more older buildings in the Medical Center, probably built in the late 40's.Wouldn't be surprised at all. It is dwarfed by the other Memorial Herman buildings surrounding it. They will need room to expand in the future and that is the best bet for redevelopment since the building is old. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sky-guy 177 Posted January 25, 2015 I've heard that Memorial Hermann has plans to tear down the Robertson Pavilion. Robertson is one of the more older buildings in the Medical Center, probably built in the late 40's.More older? Sorry, I just had to point that out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 39845 Posted April 7, 2015 Webcam now live: http://www.breakingnewgroundproject.org/projects/texas-medical-center/construction-cam/ 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LarryDierker 3317 Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) That camera is not showing the tower site? nevermind, I see now. Edited April 8, 2015 by LarryDierker 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmitch94 1521 Posted April 8, 2015 Looks like they maybe have started doing utility work. Looks like they maybe have started doing utility work. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 39845 Posted August 14, 2015 A crane is up. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monarch 2993 Posted August 14, 2015 ^^^ cool! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plumber2 217 Posted August 15, 2015 More older? Sorry, I just had to point that out.That's okay, I'm just a plumber!A more older plumber. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brijonmang 4805 Posted October 7, 2015 Cool photo courtesy of Bobruss: 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 39845 Posted November 4, 2015 11/1 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 39845 Posted November 18, 2015 11/18 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cspwal 2989 Posted December 12, 2015 Hinedesky do you ever record your route? I'd be curious how many miles you're riding on one of these marathon photo missions - especially if today was cut short! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hindesky 29175 Posted December 12, 2015 Hinedesky do you ever record your route? I'd be curious how many miles you're riding on one of these marathon photo missions - especially if today was cut short!I have an app on my iPhone called "Cyclemeter" that tracks my route and miles and a cycle computer, I got 30 miles today. The giant drops of rain started while in the Eado and decided to head home before it got too bad. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 39845 Posted January 22, 2016 1/22 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayjay 29 Posted February 1, 2016 Ok, I'm a bit confused. If the main hospital building is going to front Cambridge, what's the building that's under construction right now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LarryDierker 3317 Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Ok, I'm a bit confused. If the main hospital building is going to front Cambridge, what's the building that's under construction right now? Don't believe we've seen what the building will look like. From the first post:The focus of the project will be the construction of two new buildings on Campus. One will be a new, state-of-the-art patient care building and the other will offer additional parking and infrastructure capabilities to support the new growth. Edited February 1, 2016 by LarryDierker 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayjay 29 Posted February 1, 2016 Oh ok! Thanks! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 39845 Posted March 13, 2016 After a minor delay, the construction crew has begun prepping the site for the tower. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites