ProMedica Headquarters

HKS’s response to this huge order was to preserve the soul of the place while, at the same time, projecting it into the future: renovation that remains true to the plant’s historic building, with contemporary blocks added to the “transitional” building, respecting the Brutalist style through an emphasis on mass. Great thought was put into opening up the structures to the outside and creating a spectacular “window” onto the surrounding natural areas. Terracotta was used here as a link between the old materials that were retained and the contemporary elements that were added. Piterak XS rainscreen cladding fits in perfectly with glazed and metal sections through canopy roofing, overhangs, and so on. Its light grey and slate grey shades act as the common thread between the buildings from end to end. There are offices, two restaurants and a new landscaped area for holding public concerts and festivals, but also a parking facility and a giant screen on the North façade for film screenings and concerts. Together, as a unified whole, the buildings fulfil multiple new functions. Architecture clearly demonstrates its ability here to connect the past and future in complete continuity. With terracotta playing a masterly role as the bridge across time.
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