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100 Navarre Place I Memorial Hospital and Health System I South Bend, IN <br />- 0 <br />T _1 <br />Size <br />385,000 GSF <br />Completion Date <br />November 2001 <br />Medical offices blend with <br />historic neighborhood <br />The six -story Navarre Place artfully ad. <br />dresses the realities of a tight site with <br />the desire for a large medical office <br />building and architecture that respects <br />its historic neighborhood. <br />Physician groups located on the up- <br />per three floors help patients move <br />quickly among offices and ambulatory <br />services. The lower three floors contain <br />public spaces and parking. <br />Complementary practices located on <br />the same floors increases efficiency for <br />patients and doctors. Natural light and <br />soft wood tones enhance the environ- <br />ment. Above- and below- street connec- <br />tions with surrounding buildings help <br />physicians move quickly and comfort- <br />ably between the hospital and office. <br />i <br />A pedestrian plaza spans the areas <br />with park benches and landscaping, <br />easing the transition between the exist <br />ing hospital and the new facility, Retail <br />space and a street -level coffee shop <br />create a sense of community. <br />The fagade references surrounding <br />historic buildings and the nearby St. <br />Joseph River while establishing a <br />statement on the major thoroughfare. <br />Three colors of brick masonry outline <br />the functional areas of the building. <br />Architectural elements disguise the <br />rooftop mechanical penthouse. <br />