The T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center, owned and operated by Presbyterian Communities and Services (PCS), will be the first campus of its kind. PCS will offer a comprehensive approach to end-of-life care with five “Centers of Excellence,” including the Inpatient Care Center, Child and Bereavement Center, Resource and Education Center, Spiritual Care Center, and Outdoor Reflection Center. The 9-acre property will be developed as a phased campus and serve as the headquarters for Faith Presbyterian Hospice’s community-care, outreach, home hospice, and training facilities. MESA worked with the design team to create a comprehensive site assessment that led to a holistic outdoor program, final master plan, and Phase I development for the Outdoor Reflection Center (ORC). Private, semi-private, and public areas were created for specialized care to fulfill a variety of patient and family needs. The design of the ORC includes the reformation of an existing lake, the creation of the Lakeside Terrace Gardens, partnerships with both Audubon International and Audubon Texas, and programmed amenities such as an amphitheater, labyrinth, courtyards, salubrious gardens, and trails throughout the site that offer a thoughtful balance of social interaction and privacy.
T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center
Awards
Texas Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects
2021 Honor Award – Design Constructed
Senior Housing News
2019 Best Hospice Design
Environments for Aging
2018 Merit Award – Built Projects
ENR Texas & Louisiana
2017 Best Project
Texas Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects
2016 Honor Award – Communication
Texas Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects
2015 Honor Award – Design Unrealized
Environments for Aging
2015 Merit Award for Landscape Architecture – Unbuilt Projects
AIA Design for Aging Review
2015 Merit Award
Publications
Location
Dallas, Texas