This $4,000,000 project involved the complete demolition and reconstruction of approximately 25,000 GSF of A-wing of the 9th floor of the Zablocki VAMC. This 40 bed NHCU included 10 beds for acute care, 10 beds for geriatric care and 20 beds for transitional care. The facility was designed for short patient stays of 90 days or less. Work included design of a new core area with nurses’ stations, family visitation areas, offices, employee lounge, laundry and storage. Boer Architects, Inc. was the prime consultant and provided all design, construction document, bidding and construction administration services. To improve the energy efficiency of the 9th Floor all exterior walls affected by this remodeling were insulated with rigid insulation, new vapor barrier and gypsum drywall finish. Boer Architects, Inc. also coordinated all work provided by structural, plumbing HVAC and electrical consultants.