CannonDesign's Concrete-Wave Braman Cancer Center Rises on Biscayne Bay
CannonDesign has finalized the construction of the Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center, spanning 220,000 square feet, for Mount Sinai in Miami Beach, featuring a design reminiscent of an art museum, as requested by donors Norman and Irma Braman. Previously, the firm constructed Mount Sinai's Skolnick Surgical Tower and Hildebrandt Emergency Center in 2019, which established robust facade standards. Elevated six feet above the seawall, the center is designed to mitigate flooding risks, although it restricts foreground views. The choice of concrete was driven by Miami's Art Deco influences and high salinity. An algorithm streamlined the panel designs from 700 to 70. The project aims for LEED Gold certification, with contributions from team members including Matt Barnard, Brassfield & Gorrie, and TLC Engineering.
Key facts
- CannonDesign completed the 220,000-square-foot Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center for Mount Sinai in Miami Beach.
- Donors Norman and Irma Braman wanted the design to evoke an art museum despite the hospital program.
- The site was raised a total of six feet above the existing seawall to protect against flooding.
- An algorithm based on a sine wave reduced 700 potential unique concrete panels to 70.
- Wells managed precasting, and the concrete belt was erected weeks ahead of schedule.
- Viracon VNE 63 clear interlayer lamination and Crawford-Tracy 9SG and 7SG flood barriers were installed.
- The building envelope is pursuing LEED Gold certification.
- CannonDesign previously completed Mount Sinai's Skolnick Surgical Tower and Hildebrandt Emergency Center in 2019.
Entities
Artists
- Norman Braman
- Irma Braman
- Natalie Petzoldt
- Arjun Bhat
- Matt Barnard
Institutions
- CannonDesign
- Mount Sinai
- Wells
- Viracon
- Crawford-Tracy
- Brassfield & Gorrie
- TLC Engineering
- Langan
- JGMA
- GSLA Design
- Gate Precast
- AN
Locations
- Miami Beach
- United States
- Florida
- Biscayne Bay