Marking arrival to UC San Diego Health’s reimagined Hillcrest medical campus, the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion brings a welcoming presence. Design strategies including deep edge frames at the south and vertical fins at the east and west reflect the sustainable, site-responsive design, while overhangs at the north and south create thoughtfully curated outdoor spaces for patients, staff, and the neighboring community. At the building’s south wing, a 20-degree bend towards the new campus entry signifies arrival, promotes connectivity across the campus, contributes to creation of a beautifully landscaped plaza, and simplifies wayfinding by opening sightlines. Below First Avenue, a lower-level drop-off zone increases safety for pedestrians, enhancing the arrival experience. A natural material palette at both the building and site reflects the surrounding canyons and native site; regional plant selections help to reduce water consumption, along with influencing the interior design color palette. Throughout, locally sourced artwork reflects the vibrance of the Hillcrest community and features regional artists, reflecting a symbiotic relationship between building and place.
The McGrath Outpatient Pavilion provides greater availability to high-quality, integrated health care, addressing the region’s increasing demand for innovative diagnostic treatment, surgical and cancer care, all within a thoughtfully-designed, wellness-focused, and community-enriching setting.
Orchids & Onions
McGrath Outpatient Pavilion
Orchid Address
4250 First Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Owner / Developer
UC San Diego Health
Architect
Arcadis Inc.
Contractor
DPR Construction
Civil Engineer
Latitude 33 & KPFF
Landscape Architect
Spurlock Landscape Architects
Structural Engineer
KPFF
Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer
Glumac
Electrical Engineer
Glumac
Interiors
Arcadis Inc.
Lighting
Glumac & Arcadis Inc.
Other
Arcadis Inc. – Signage, Furniture, Environmental Graphic Design; Susan Street Fine Art -Art provider/vendor; HBS – Medical Equipment Planning; Glumac – Technology/Low Voltage; Coffman Engineers – Fire Protection/Fire Alarm; Watry Design, Inc. – Parking; St. Onge Company – Pneumatic Tube & Vertical Transportation; Acentech – Acoustics; Curtainwall Design Consulting – Waterproofing & Building Envelope; Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers – Traffic
Photo credit: Weldon Brewster
Definitely an Orchid contender!
Absolutely beautiful
WOW!! Fantastic!!
Really cool project
Outstanding building……It’s a winner
Beautiful, what a work of art.
These new ambulatory care buildings serve as a front view to welcome patients and visitors to the UC San Diego Medical Center campus at Hillcrest. However, the rest of the Hillcrest campus would still benefit from more medical teaching facilities and biomedical research.