Riddle Hospital’s new Health Center 4 located on the hospital’s campus in Media, PA combines patient-centered design and environmentally friendly features. The $40 million, 80,000 sf medical office building includes more than 7,000 sf of Metl-Span 2- and 3-ft architectural flat insulated metal wall panels.
The panels were finished in two custom colors, platinum and medium gray. In addition, approximately 800 sf of CFR 36 standing seam roof panels were used on a pedestrian bridge.
Installation of the Metl-Span panels was done by Panelcraft, Inc., Boothwyn, Pa. BD+C
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