The project involved remodeling of the existing two-story Packard Motor Car Building and a new five-story addition, which was to connect to the remodeled building on the first and second floors. Linkage to the medical complex across the street would be via pedestrian bridge.

Because of adjacent building foundations and underground utilities near the property line, the perimeter of the building was cantilevered. The glass and aluminum curtain wall minimizes excess weight at the end of the cantilevers; Indiana limestone at the base and attic levels complements the adjacent former Packard facility.

The interior was designed to be as flexible as possible for various specialized laboratory requirements. Perimeter circulation and internal labs define the basic internal organization. The lab system is modular; benches and corresponding services are spaced 10'-6" or 21'-0" apart.

Otherwise the open lab concept was applied. The furniture is modular and flexible for various space configurations as procedures, equipment, personnel and programs are modified.

Firm’s Responsibility: Design Architects: 100%
Construction Cost: $13,000,000
Area: 143,644 sq. ft. 

In 1999 van Dijk, Pace, Westlake Architects in association with Cesar Pelli Associates completed the 500,000 square foot, $80,000,000 Health Sciences Center at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Elements in which van Dijk Pace Westlake was instrumental included the master planning for the 150,000 square feet of laboratories, educational administration, education labs, and conference center. The goal of the Health Sciences Center team was to create a building that was more than a collection of building programs but rather a place for scholarly interaction.

Firm’s Responsibility: Associates to Cesar Pelli Associates
Construction Cost: $80,000,000
Area: 500,000 sq. ft.