Pleasant T. Rowland Transplant Clinic At University Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin: Photo Tour
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Pleasant T. Rowland Transplant Clinic at University Hospital: The new transplant clinic is adjacent to the redesigned hospital entry and consolidates a full spectrum of patient services in one location, alleviating the need for patients to travel to other areas of the hospital.
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Pleasant T. Rowland Transplant Clinic at University Hospital: Visitors can interact with the living donor wall, which celebrates the life-giving gifts shared by living kidney and liver donors with a searchable database to learn more about them.
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Pleasant T. Rowland Transplant Clinic at University Hospital: Soft, curved ceiling forms and lighting that follows the architectural design and circulation of the space intuitively guides visitors from the entrance of the clinic.
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Pleasant T. Rowland Transplant Clinic at University Hospital: Interior finishes provide warmth, balance, and brightness to the lobby including incorporation of wood accents in key visual areas; glazing for ample daylighting and views; and durable, cleanable materials.
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Pleasant T. Rowland Transplant Clinic at University Hospital: The interior lobby includes a digital information wall and guest services podium to greet visitors immediately upon arrival.
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Pleasant T. Rowland Transplant Clinic at University Hospital: Material colors, finishes, and furnishings were selected to create a sense of calm and comfortably accommodate patients and families during a variety of visit types.
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Pleasant T. Rowland Transplant Clinic at University Hospital: Team stations are centrally located to provide a clear line of sight to the clinic and enable the multidisciplinary care team to collaborate and communicate.
C&N Photography, Courtesy of Flad Architects
Pleasant T. Rowland Transplant Clinic at University Hospital: Much of the artwork used throughout the clinic was created by transplant recipients and living donors, illustrating, and honoring the importance of what the clinic, staff, and living organ donors provide to the transplant community.
Pleasant T. Rowland Transplant Clinic At University Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin
The newly renovated Pleasant T. Rowland Transplant Clinic for UW Health at University Hospital in Madison, Wis., provides a new home for the organization’s renowned organ transplant program. The project aims to create a better, more streamlined experience for those involved in the process of organ transplantation and living donation.
The new 10,000-square-foot clinic, located just inside the University Hospital clinic entrance, serves adult patients who are being evaluated for or who have received an organ transplant. It also serves those who give the gift of life through living organ donation.
Flad Architects’ Madison office led the design of the project, which entailed relocating the UW Health transplant program from a lower level of the building to a new, prominent location near the hospital’s front door. The firm also redesigned the hospital entry and supporting spaces.
By consolidating a wide range of transplant services in the main entry level, the new design reduces the need for patients to travel within the hospital for tests and other services.
The patient and family experience is further enhanced throughout all stages of transplant care. For example, computers for patient education are located in every exam room, and a comfortable family lounge provides a choice in seating areas that range from private to public and provide views to the exterior.
Organ transplant experience informs hospital design
The exterior of the hospital’s redesigned entrance features a modern, welcoming approach that enhances wayfinding by incorporating a curved exterior curtain wall that provides views into the new lobby. Traffic flows are improved by delineating pedestrian zones and separating valet and patient drop-off areas. There’s an additional standalone valet station.
Highlighting the waiting area is an illuminated art installation featuring names of living organ donors and the transplant journey of Pleasant T. Rowland, whose donation made the renovation possible. The interactive design provides a searchable database allowing visitors, families, and patients the opportunity to learn more about these gifts.
Along with the living donor wall, a clean and bright design palette features neutral wall and floor colors highlighted with wood accents in key visual areas. Plus, floor-to-ceiling windows help infuse the space with hope and inspiration.
Pleasant T. Rowland Transplant Clinic at University Hospital project details
Location: Madison, Wis.
Completion date: January 2023
Owner: UW Health
Total building area: 23,500 sq. ft.
Total construction cost: $17 million
Cost/sq. ft.: $723
Architecture firm: Flad Architects
Interior design: Flad Architects
Interactive media design/donor wall design: Zebradog
General contractor: JP Cullen
Engineering: IMEG (MEP), Ruekert-Mielke (civil), Flad Architects (structural)
Builder: JP Cullen
