BOX-IN-BOX SHIELDED ENCLOSURE

Collier County, Florida. Adaptive gut and structural re-engineering of an 11,530 SF legacy building shell to house heavy medical imaging equipment with industrial-grade environmental, acoustic, and electromagnetic isolation requirements.

Architectural focus:

• Box-in-box acoustic envelope. Isolated interior shell within the existing structure, decoupled from the legacy building’s vibrational and acoustic signatures to maintain zero tolerance for movement during precision imaging cycles.

• Full copper RF shielding matrix. Electromagnetic isolation throughout the imaging suite to eliminate external interference with diagnostic equipment.

• Cryogenic and toxic gas venting. Dedicated hazard-venting conduits engineered to route MRI cryogen and process exhaust vertically through a 30-foot roof discharge, terminating clear of pedestrian zones and perimeter parking facilities.

• Structural re-engineering. Combined ceiling, section, and existing-structure coordination required to support overhead ACT, lighting, HVAC, and suspended equipment loads atop a non-industrial original structure. Demolition plans and masonry infill elevations developed for selective CMU removal and rebuild.

• Code documentation. Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020) full occupancy and life-safety analysis. Mixed Business (B) and Accessory Storage (S) classification, fire-resistance ratings, plumbing fixture counts, and occupant load calculations documented at submission.

Designed by Christian Hemrick while at Phoenix Associates of SW Florida.