Location: Brooklyn, NY
Project Type: Health & Wellness
Areas Supplied:Ā Corridors, Patient Restrooms
Products: Bedrock, Starlit, Slide
Quantity Supplied: 72,000/SF
Design Firm:Ā NBBJ
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health represents the transformation of the former Coney Island Hospital into a modern healthcare campus tailored to meet the needs of South Brooklyn and its adjacent communities. This updated facility, highlighted by the new 11-story Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital, provides premier emergency care, contemporary maternity services, and the latest in surgical technology.
The primary challenge encountered in this project was the requirement for a flooring solution that not only aligned with the architectural vision but also satisfied a set of precise technical specifications. NBBJ was in pursuit of a material that could embody a blend of aesthetic appeal and functional superiority. The search was for a true unglazed through-body tile that needed to exhibit exceptional stability regarding flatness. High slip resistance was another non-negotiable attribute, yet the project demanded that this feature be achieved without the usual texturing found in many slip-resistant tiles. Lastly, the projectā€™s design vision included a specific modular pattern.
Creative Materials product experts set to work in the selection process culminating in an unglazed through-body tile that excelled in flatness and stability, boasted high slip resistance without conventional texturing, and accommodated the desired modular pattern. A significant aspect of this solution was the ability to fabricate these tiles in special sizes tailored to the projectā€™s requirements, enhancing both the efficiency of installation and the overall design coherence. The resolution of the demands for a flooring solution by NBBJ was achieved and paved the way for substantial cost savings on the project. In addition, the projectā€™s commitment to sustainability was exemplified by its contribution towards achieving LEED Silver certification, a testament to its environmentally responsible design and construction.
