With the future in mind, this tax-supported district hospital in Bandon, Oregon is designed to grow with the communities it serves.
The heating plant, storage rooms and ambulance entrance are grouped along the street and parking area. This section also serves as a sound barrier. The surgery, laboratory, X-ray and other service rooms are located between the street side area and the 20- bed wing that extends 177' along the bluff above the ocean, affording a spectacular view for the patients. The main entrance to the waiting room and administrative offices is reached via a covered walkway through the court from the street.
Since the building is subjected to constant salt air spray, low maintenance was a materials selection factor. The architect specified 1" x 4" tongue and groove Western Red Cedar siding applied vertically. A bleaching agent was used as an exterior finish to accelerate the natural weathering of red cedar to a silvery gray color.
Framing for the entire hospital is West Coast Douglas Fir in sizes of 2" x 4", 2" x 6", 2" x 8" and 2" x 10". The roof is 1" x 8" fir shiplap applied diagonally on 2" x 10" joists. The low per bed cost for this hospital is the result of sound planning and taking ad- vantage of the economies provided by frame construction. The standard sizes of West Coast Lumber present many design possibilities for creating economical and practical buildings for many uses. Consult your retail lumber dealer. He will explain the ready availability of West Coast Lumber for your design and specifications.
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