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Description Of Building
The Joseph H. Davis Center for Forensic Pathology (1 Bob Road Miami, FL 33136) is a three building complex of 89,500 square feet set on the perimeter of the campus of the Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Medical School Center.
The design concept provides a warm human environment for visitors from both the public and private sectors. The approach to the building presents a balance of South Florida tropical trees, washed river stone and warm earth tones of patterned brick design lushly landscaped with tropical shrubs and bushes indigenous to the area.
Building designs are totally functional and serve their purpose well. Upon entering the Administration building, the visitor finds a warm, bright environment, enhanced by a three story open staircase and atrium, topped by skylight. A designer’s blend and use of wood, Georgia brick, plush carpet and cushioned furniture create a homelike atmosphere. Artwork displayed is a mix, including a painting of the Florida Everglades as well as large colored photographs depicting a variety of scenes throughout Dade County. The soft warm motif is followed throughout the remainder of the administrative building by the use of natural materials.
A state-of-the-art dividable classroom with a common projection room was designed to serve a dual purpose: classroom and disaster information center with provision for twenty-six telephones should the need arise.
Offices overlook the Miami skyline. Large windows make use of natural light. Furnished in beautiful oak trim and matching furniture, the administrative offices maintain the continuity of the home-like concept. Adjacent to each doctor's office is a practical study/laboratory/storage area.
The other two buildings, which house the morgues, laboratories, and photographic services, are connected by open breezeways, which allow views to the landscaped grounds. These buildings are bright, well-lit, and permit the use of natural light when needed. Again, quarry tile, earth-tone walls and trim are blended with stainless steel fixtures to provide a state-of-the-art facility.
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