St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital

Toronto, Canada

St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital is a leader in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, operating Canada’s only organ transplant rehabilitation program and Ontario’s only burn rehabilitation program.

St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital

Toronto, Canada

Project led by an Entuitive expert while employed at a previous firm.

The highlight of the redevelopment project was the new, state-of-the-art John C. and Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre for Ambulatory Care, which provides expanded and improved treatment spaces for patients. Other parts of the program include a new central entrance, renovations to the outpatient wing, clinical offices, and associated parking for hospital staff, patients, and visitors.

Amenities include two new rehabilitation gyms, a therapy pool, and outdoor spaces, including therapy gardens. Architectural elements include a feature stair, a roof light box, a glass canopy, and significant glazed exteriors, allowing for bright, airy spaces throughout the hospital’s interiors.

location

Toronto, Canada

Budget

$30 M

Role

Structural Engineering Consultant

Architect

Montgomery Sisam Architects

Client

St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital

Size

4,700 m² (50,000 ft²)

Challenge

The building was designed to achieve a specific architectural intent, with tight constraints and many unique feature elements, including a feature stair, a roof light box, and a glass canopy.

Solution

Close coordination and collaboration with the architectural team was maintained to ensure structural accommodation of the various building features.

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St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital