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 VCA Fox Chapel Animal Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
 
Project Information
 
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA 
Size:          3212 sq. ft. 
Design:     Warren Freedenfeld 
Owner:      Veterinary Centers of America 

Description: This is one of several Rehab/Expansion projects done for VCA. Half of the existing hospital was two storied, and was redesigned to accommodate a vaulted ceiling, reception area. 
 
The entire interior of the existing shell, which was constructed of smooth faced, concrete block, required demolition.

 
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Because it was necessary for the facility to remain operating while demolition and construction were ongoing, the basement was temporarily framed, sheathed (paneling), and provided with basic electrical services in order to provide a small reception area, exam and treatment rooms. These were removed when the hospital was completed. 
 
Design Feature: In "opening up" the reception area into a two storied, vaulted ceiling, it was necessary to specify a thirty-eight foot, twelve inch, I-beam at the roof peak, connected and ballasted in the walls by plated, vertical  beams anchored to the original foundation.  

Construction Nuance: The existing building was over forty years old, and included two additions. Subsequent to demolition, six different variations in floor elevation were noticed. Several of these were greater than could be addressed with floor leveling compounds. Consequently, three areas required sulfuring overlays varying from three quarters of an inch to two and one half inches. 
 
West          Elevations
East 
Reception
Exam 
Pack Prep.
Treatment 
 

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