Fort Worth, Texas
The Interventional MRI at Cook, the first of its kind in the world, is designed to provide a more accurate tool for treatment of brain tumors. The design team compiled of Smith Seckman Reid, FKP Architects, Linbeck and Equipment Collaborative, was charged in designing MEP infrastructure to support a surgical integration system by Storz, the Interventional Magnet by IMRIS and a 3D Navigation system from Medtronics, all at one time. 

Challenges included coordination with existing structure to support the ceiling-hung magnet and avoid interference with the existing radiology equipment on the floor below.  The solution was a two room configuration, allowing the use of the MRI for functional studies while the magnet is not in use; and the use of the surgical suite for neurosurgery if not required in the interventional suite. A 5 gauss line is detailed on the floor to indicate safe treatment zones for patient and clearances for MR safe and MR compatible equipment.

Architect: FKP Architects
Project Size: 5,000 sf
Services:  Equipment Planning