Intermountain Children’s Health – Primary Children's Hospital
Functional design to foster well-being
| Project location: | Utah, United States |
| Project type: | Hospital |
| Neolith materials: |
Strata Argentum |
The Primary Children’s Hospital, located in Lehi, a city just 50km south of Salt Lake City in Utah, has become an architectural landmark in the western region of the United States. The hospital, which has been designed by VCBO Architecture, has a ventilated facade cladding that has been made with Neolith Strata Argentum using the Strongfix concealed fixing system, standing out for its ability to combine aesthetics, durability and sustainability in a fundamental facility for the community.
This hospital is part of Intermountain Health’s ambitious $500 million plan to ensure comprehensive care for children in the area.
A hospital environment designed for the future
The complex, with 485.000 square feet, has a five-story hospital and a three-story medical building, with a total of 66 inpatient beds and 35 specialized outpatient clinics. One of its main objectives is to offer advanced services such as mental health care, infusion therapy, physical therapy, neonatal intensive care and much more.
The choice of Neolith Strata Argentum for the facade was not only based on aesthetic criteria, but also on the need to offer a highly resistant, sustainable and low-maintenance material, in line with the requirements of a cutting-edge medical facility. Strata Argentum brings a sober and contemporary elegance that surrounds the building with an imposing, yet welcoming presence.
Sustainability and performance in a unique surface
Neolith Strata Argentum stands out for its neutral, elegant appearance and advanced technical features. This model, with soft grey veins inspired by Italian Serpeggiante marble, not only provides outstanding aesthetic value, but also guarantees exceptional durability against the adverse weather conditions characteristic of this area. Utah has significant temperature fluctuations between the summer and winter months, with high solar incidence during the hot months and abundant snow during the winter period.
Its sustainable composition and easy maintenance make it an ideal choice for a project that seeks balance between contemporary design and efficiency.