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Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute

A state-of-the-art eye center to bring hope to patients in the Sacramento region and across the world.

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Project Synopsis

This is a state-of-the-art eye center, a place for medical miracles where top-flight scientists and doctors will collaborate to bring new hope to patients in the Sacramento region and across the world.

Project Description

The project includes a new four-story, 56,915 square foot structure for outpatient services and renovation of 16,760 square feet of existing clinical space in the Ambulatory Care Center. The Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute will provide patients with an environment designed for ease of navigation, including high-contrast colors and textures to increase wayfinding, spaces filled with diffused daylight, patterns and views to connect patients with nature, and a promenade plaza.

Key Stats

Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Design Firm: HGA
CM: Vanir Construction Management
Delivery Method: Design Build
Square Footage: 73,675
Project Cost: $65 million
Construction Start: April 2020
Completion: July 2022