RVH - filtered view through grove of birch trees with understorey fern planting towards hospital main entrance. RVH - filtered view through grove of birch trees with understorey fern planting towards hospital main entrance.
RVH

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

location

Barrie, Ontario

type

Healthcare
BF (Build Finance)

client

RVH

completed

2013

team

Salter Pilon Architecture Inc.
Parkin Architects Ltd.

 

Serving the city of Barrie and surrounding area, The Royal Victoria Hospital is comprised of Complex Continuing Care, Mental Health, Critical Care, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation, General Medicine and Surgical Units.

Integrating the existing grounds in an improved campus plan was achieved through a comprehensive streetscape design which included development of a series of garden destinations. Pedestrian traffic is improved through clear wayfinding cues, rest and contemplation are encouraged by multiple inviting seating areas, and the enhanced entrances are immediately visible when approaching the hospital.

Multiple levels of Green Roof gardens form one of the largest of its kind in Canada. The low-maintenance design planting provides pleasant views from patient care windows and is also part of the storm water management plan.

project highlights

RVH - layered planting of different heights with building behind RVH - layered planting of different heights with building behind
RVH - linear walkway along perimeter of building lined with light bollards and ornamental grasses RVH - linear walkway along perimeter of building lined with light bollards and ornamental grasses
RVH - circular planting areas with large multi-stemmed shrubs amongst unit paved surface RVH - circular planting areas with large multi-stemmed shrubs amongst unit paved surface
RVH - bench in front of curvilinear raised planting bed with groundcovers and shrubs RVH - bench in front of curvilinear raised planting bed with groundcovers and shrubs
RVH - covered unit paved plaza space with large modern shade structure RVH - covered unit paved plaza space with large modern shade structure
RVH - entrance plaza with decorative unit paving, circular planting area and shade structure behind RVH - entrance plaza with decorative unit paving, circular planting area and shade structure behind
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