Recent advancements in interventional imaging equipment and procedures are providing new cutting-edge design opportunities for interventional radiology departments. Working with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), we recently completed a renovation project for a new MRI room that utilizes innovative design techniques to respond to this evolving clinical landscape. The result was a seamless integration of equipment and architecture that works to the overall benefit of the patient’s experience.
To coordinate design, construction, installation and operations, we led a highly collaborative process with MGH’s Planning & Construction Department and Interventional Radiology Department. For this project, the MRI had to be lifted up six floors which is not typical (MRI’s are usually no higher than three floors). This is very challenging since the MRI machine weighs roughly 20,000 pounds. In addition, the MGH building sits a few feet away from an adjacent structure on the MGH campus, so it was a tight fit.
Watch the carefully orchestrated installation of the MRI to sixth floor MRI Room at MGH.
Video Credit: Massachusetts General Hospital
Each year, PAYETTE embarks on a collaborative effort to make our design services accessible to local communities through the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. This year, we celebrated our 8th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service by partnering with 7 local nonprofits:
- Breaktime @breaktime
- Brighton Main Streets @brightonmainstreets
- Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition @masstpc
- The Elizabeth Peabody House @elizabethpeabodyhouse
- Greater Ashmont Main Street @greaterashmont
- Greater Grove Hall Main Streets
- Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts @animalprotectioncenter
To learn more about each of these projects, visit the link in our bio!
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