Mayo Clinic Exterior Hardening

Growing at an extraordinary pace, Mayo Clinic is vastly changing the healthcare experience in Phoenix. The first experience many have with mayo Clinic’s Campus is being reworked with a security project at the entrance of the hospital and outdoor dining venue. The project team was charged with creating a secured outdoor dining space, reworking the flow of visitors to the entrance of the hospital, and balancing secure design with a welcoming and serene environment.  This goal was achieved by installing eight-foot-tall steel panels that enclose the space, all infilled with a steel woven mesh. This mesh breaks up the steel panels increasing visibility while softening the enclosure. The panels were installed in-line with a maximum spacing between panels of 4 inches keeping the wall a maintained barrier.  New masonry was added to the existing masonry walls to increase the overall height to 6’-0”.  Six of the steel panels were upgraded with steel sculpture from a local artist. Small openings in the existing masonry walls were infilled with glass/bronze/steel sculpture to prevent individuals from using the openings as foot holds. Overall the hardening project was a great collaboration between architect, contractor and local artist that not only makes mayo clinic a more secure campus but a more beautiful environment for visitors and staff overall.