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LifeShare of the Carolinas

Charlotte, NC

A 21,500 SF renovation and addition for a specialized healthcare facility supporting LifeShare Carolinas’ mission to coordinate the recovery and distribution of life-saving organs and tissues.

DETAILS

The facility was designed to support time-sensitive medical operations by integrating clinical, laboratory, and administrative spaces into a highly coordinated environment. The layout prioritizes efficient workflow, secure handling procedures, and operational reliability, ensuring the facility can meet the critical demands associated with organ and tissue coordination and distribution.

LifeShare of the Carolinas is the only CMS-designated Tier 1 Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) in North Carolina. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns performance tiers to OPOs nationwide, with Tier 1 status representing organizations in the top 25% for donation and transplantation rates. This designation reinforces the importance of a facility designed to support high-performance clinical operations and community impact.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Renovation and addition totaling 21,500 SF healthcare facility
  • Design-Assist delivery method
  • Organ and tissue recovery coordination center
  • Integrated clinical and administrative space
  • Designed for time-sensitive medical operations
  • Secure and efficient facility layout

ARCHITECT/DESIGNER

DLR Group