1. case study
healthcare
Denton Presbyterian Hospital, Denton, TX
Rod Booze, Architect and Michelle Mayo,
Interior Designer, The Ascension Group
Architects
Fabricator: Goodall Distributors, Dallas, TX
ISSUES
◆ Building a comfortable hospital environment
for both patients and staff, with a dual focus on
healing and functionality.
◆ Choosing the right surfacing solution to meet
the cleanliness, design and durability needs of
the building.
◆ Designing a state-of-the-art facility that
incorporates cost-effective materials in
patient rooms, hallways, waiting rooms,
staff workstations and a cafeteria.
CHALLENGES
◆Selecting surfaces that withstand daily wear and
tear, as well as provide plentiful color choices
and aesthetics to achieve design excellence.
◆ Securing materials that offer design versatility,
including a seamless appearance in applications
such as multi-tiered nurse stations.
◆ Specifying nonporous surfaces that meet
commercial building standards for infection
control, fire safety and food preparation.
SOLUTIONS
◆Corian® surfaces can be fabricated into most
any design including seamless sinks, wall
cladding, furniture, lighting fixtures, signage
and reception desks.
◆ Corian® and Zodiaq® are nonporous and do not
support the growth of mold, mildew or bacteria.
Both surfaces can be easily and repeatedly
washed and disinfected with no deterioration.
◆ Corian® and Zodiaq® are NSF/ANSI 51 Certified for
food contact and Class 1 (A) fire rated according
to ASTM E84.
BENEFITS
◆ Corian® and Zodiaq® resist chips, scratches,
cracks, heat and stains. They are durable,
practical surfaces that help prevent costly
hospital maintenance in high traffic areas.
◆ Corian® is available in more than 110 colors—
more than any other solid surface—and a wide
selection of aesthetics.
◆ Zodiaq® is available in more than 30 colors and
coordinates easily with other popular materials
including chrome, brass, stainless steel, wood,
glass, tile and Corian® solid surfaces.
PROJECT COLOR
Corian® Delta Corian® Corian® Zodiaq®
Sand Canyon Sahara Cappuccino

2. The beauty of Discover the many great healthcare
applications for Corian® and Zodiaq®:
Corian and Zodiaq in ® ®
◆ Worktops at nurses’ stations
and other reception areas
◆ Tables, laboratory sinks
and work surfaces
healthcare. ◆ Windowsills and wainscoting ◆ Slabs and cladding
for mortuaries
◆ Way-finding
Easy-to-clean interiors don’t have to ◆ Pharmacy counters
◆ Patient and public restroom
be cold and sterile. DuPont ™ Corian ® and staining benches
vanities and bowls
for histology labs
and Zodiaq® surfaces create warm, ◆ Patient bath and ◆ Operating room walls
shower surrounds
inviting environments that meet the and surfaces
◆ Wall cladding
tough demands of healthcare.
Corian is... ®
Zodiaq is... ®
EASY TO CLEAN DURABLE
No grout or seam gaps to trap soil Made from 93% quartz—one of the hardest materials
in nature. Resistant to scratches, chips and cracks
STAIN-RESISTANT
Stains can’t permeate and are easily removed STAIN-RESISTANT
Stains can’t permeate the dense, nonporous surface
HEAT-RESISTANT
Meets industry standards HEAT-RESISTANT
Meets industry standards
NONPOROUS
Does not support the growth of mold, mildew or bacteria NONPOROUS
Does not support the growth of mold, mildew or bacteria
DURABLE
Tough and long-lasting, so it stands up to heavy use LOW MAINTENANCE
Does not require periodic sealing to retain its stain
RENEWABLE resistance and polished finish
Marks and scratches can be easily removed to restore it
to its original condition CODE COMPLIANT
NSF/ANSI 51 Certified for food contact for all food
CODE COMPLIANT types and Class 1(A) fire rated
NSF/ANSI 51 food contact Certified and Class 1(A) fire rated
RADIANT
WARM AND INVITING TO THE TOUCH Quartz provides unique depth and shimmer
The practical surface material that creates a unique,
beautiful statement STYLISH
Available in more than 30 colors with distinctive textures
STYLISH and tones
Over 110 colors—more than any other solid surface—
plus custom color options
AIR QUALITY FRIENDLY
…the perfect surface
Maintains good indoor air quality—no off-gassing, no VOCs
for healthcare.
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Copyright © 2005 E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.
All rights reserved. Zodiaq® is a DuPont registered trademark
for its quartz surfaces. Only DuPont makes Zodiaq®. Corian® is a DuPont
registered trademark for its solid surfaces. Only DuPont makes Corian®.
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