Intermountain Children’s Health – Primary Children's Hospital

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. 

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. 

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. 

One of the keys to the success of this project has been the use of the StrongFix system, developed specifically by Neolith for ventilated facades. This system combines mechanical and chemical fastening, securing the NEOLITH panels by means of a hidden longitudinal fixing that offers maximum stability and resistance to wind and fire, as well as allowing for a fast and efficient installation. 

This ventilated façade system contributes significantly to reducing energy consumption in air conditioning and heating in this type of building, since the air chamber located between the NEOLITH panels and the structural wall, together with the thermal break in the support brackets, limit the transfer of cold/heat between the interior and exterior of the building. 

Since its opening, Lehi Primary Children’s Hospital has been recognized for its comprehensive approach to child health care and innovative design. The incorporation of Neolith Strata Argentum into its Strongfix ventilated facade reinforces Neolith’s ability to deliver advanced architectural solutions while ensuring durability, sustainability and a clean aesthetic that blends seamlessly into its surroundings. 

This project is a leading example of how architectural design can significantly contribute to the well-being of communities.