Halifax Infirmary

The structural framing system consists of a combination of two-way slabs and one-way slabs supported on beams, all of cast-in-place reinforced concrete. Structural steel was used to frame the mechanical penthouse roofs. The central auditorium, located on the lowest level, made long clear spans necessary to the design. The large underground parking area, also located on the lowest level, made column location critical. The underground connecting links are tunnels constructed of cast-in-place reinforced concrete, while the above ground links have structural steel frames. Two interconnected elevator cores and concrete walls in the outer stairwells comprise the lateral load resisting system of the building. The project was built using phased construction. The structure was complete prior to final detailed design of the architectural layout and the mechanical and electrical systems. This demanded the structural design be flexible, anticipating additional openings through floors, roofs, and walls that would be required for mechanical and electrical services.

BMR has carried out work on approximately 20 hospitals throughout Nova Scotia.

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