Providence Swedish First Hill Hughes Tower

Project Overview

As part of Providence Swedish's larger First Hill Campus Expansion, the Hughes Tower project significantly expands and enhances healthcare in the First Hill neighborhood. It aims to meet the increasing demand for medical services and enhance experiences for patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Integrated Campus Design for Future Growth

Hughes Tower, a collaborative effort between Mortenson and Perkins&Will, emphasizes clear and logical organization to facilitate easy navigation and connectivity. The building is interconnected with the current hospital on multiple levels, creating a unified campus and enabling seamless movement between various departments and services. This integration replaces outdated facilities, improves existing spaces, and sets the stage for future expansion, ensuring that the campus remains at the forefront of healthcare provision.

Key Features:

Radiation Oncology
Acuity-Adaptable ICU
Emergency Department
Imaging
Operating Rooms

Estimated Completion Date: April 2027

Project Cost: $800,000,000

Delivery Method: General Contractor / Construction Manager

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Expanding High-Acuity Care at Scale

This project revolutionizes patient care with state-of-the-art surgical and interventional suites, expanded emergency services, and acuity-adaptable intensive care unit (ICU) beds. Key components include a 31-room emergency department, 24 advanced operating suites, and 72 acuity-adaptable ICU beds. Below-grade parking and support services ensure seamless operations and accessibility, with areas designed for public use and future imaging facilities.

Preparing the Campus for the Next Phase of Care

Mortenson commenced the First Hill Transformation project by conducting a multiphased cutline, enabling work as a crucial first step in preparing to construct the future inpatient bed tower, a critical part of Providence Swedish's long-term expansion plan. During this phase, the team prepared the building for demolition, relocated hospital services from the demolition area, and separated and protected the active hospital from the demolition activities.

Beginning in January 2024, the team initiated the mass excavation phase, removing 121,638 truck cubic yards (TCY) of soil and concrete to prepare the foundation for the Hughes Tower’s structure.

Sustainability Embedded in Construction

The cutline work and the construction of Hughes Tower prioritize the well-being of patients, staff, and others on our active healthcare campus, supporting Providence Swedish's carbon neutrality goals. As we construct Hughes Tower, our team is committed to implementing the Contractor's Commitment framework for sustainable construction practices to reduce the project's carbon footprint during construction. The team also adheres to Salmon-Safe practices, which focus on careful site planning, low-impact design solutions, and eco-friendly materials to protect downstream water quality and habitat and contribute to the restoration of urban ecological function.