“We were creating a new signature facility, representing unparalleled care to the community,†said Robert Berry, Jr., AIA, LEED, principal at RTKL of Baltimore and lead project designer. “It had to have the technological advances of the medical professionals and present a warm inviting and healing environment. It is a facility for sick patients. From that -- particularly the warm and healing part -- we were always considering stone, particularly in the lobby.â€
“The most challenging aspect was selecting a few of the stones,†said Berry. “We ended up with five different [granites] that we wanted to use. Finding the balance between the color was the most challenging part. If it had been two or three [stones], it would have been easier. We went through many greens. I can't even begin to tell you how many.â€