Case studies

The newly opened Guerin Children’s pediatric medical surgical inpatient unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles combines advanced clinical care, leading-edge pediatric research and forward-looking physician education and training. The unit includes specialty care areas for pediatric patients, amenities for patients and family, and staff workspaces designed to encourage collaboration and focus. 

Color coding is used within the patient spaces to streamline navigation, and private rooms are never used as a space for treatment or procedures, providing "safe zones" for young patients. Technology integration is seamless, with monitors for inpatients to engage in video calls and education, hallways that display digital artwork, and biophilic lighting that mimics natural skylights. The space also includes an outdoor area, with enough space for a hospital bed so that every patient has the opportunity to connect with the serenity of nature. 

Location: Los Angeles, California 
Design: HGA
Contractor: Layton Construction
Photography: Kim Rodgers

CareOne wanted to expand their senior living offerings in East Brunswick to support senior health and wellness for the local community. They designed their care model to support the entire continuum of care under one roof, providing personalized treatment plans based on each resident’s unique physical and cognitive needs. 

Together with FX Collaborative, CareOne at East Brunswick Assisted Living created a beautiful, joyful environment with all the warmth and comforts of home. The intimate, boutique-style atmosphere focuses on one-on-one attention and care. This three-floor, state-of-the-art new construction offers luxurious amenities like a speakeasy, arts and crafts room, libraries, theaters, spa, salon, and more to support a vibrant community.

Location: East Brunswick, NJ
Design: FX Collaborative
Dealer: Dancker
Photography: Macchia Photography

The Summit of Bettendorf is a WellSpire community for healthy living. They have partnered with WesleyLife and Genesis Health System to offer independent or assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, memory support, or long-term care. Located near many different amenities, residents can enjoy quick access to their friends, a rooftop lounge,  and more with just a stroll.

The WellSpire team designed the space in pristine, modern design, making sure to incorporate dramatic windows, dynamic architecture, and soft touches like the warmth of wood and plush textiles. These beautiful spaces, combined with an array of activities to engage residents support holistic health so that both family and community members can have peace of mind.

Location: Bettendorf, IA
Design: Pope Design Group
Construction: Estes Construction
Engineering: Axiom Consultants 
FF&E: Workplace
Photography: Nate Johnson Photography
Square footage: 296,395

To create Seattle Children's Hospital, hundreds of passionate families, employees, and community members came together with ZGF Architects and VPI Representatives to craft a flexible, high-performance, patient-centered space. With eight floors above ground and three levels of underground parking, the project adds eight new operating suites, two catheterization labs, 20 flexible inpatient rooms, a new outpatient Cancer and Blood Disorders Clinic (CBDC), an outpatient infusion center, a retail pharmacy, an inpatient pharmacy, laboratories, and sterile processing space. The building connects to phase one, an inpatient bed tower, and an emergency department. 

The intentional wayfinding layout called the Discovery Trail outlines four zones within the hospital, and beautiful artwork by Shaun Qwalsius Peterson brings it to life in color and detail. This space was intentionally designed to support both the patient journey and caregiver experience. 

Location: Seattle, WA
Rep group: VPI Rep
Architect: ZGF Architects
Dealer: System Source 
Photographer: Ben Benschneider Photography
Square footage: 485,000 sf

HCA Healthcare sought to open The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in partnership with a world-renowned surgeon. To do so, they partnered with Gresham Smith to renovate 64,000 square feet of an outdated space built in the 1970s. Today, the facility's exterior reflects a sophisticated feel that carries through to its technologically advanced space, modern interior design details, and highly specialized solutions to transform endocrine care. 

The facility is fully equipped with radiology, nuclear medicine, laboratory + pathology departments, 33 pre and post-surgery bays, a centralized nursing station, 15 private patient rooms, an outdoor terrace, a variety of waiting areas, and a dining hall, all reflecting the beauty of Florida's sun and sands through design. This new hospital provides a one-of-a-kind patient experience and supports world-class surgeons to provide exemplary care.

Design: Gresham Smith
Contractor: Brasfield and Gorrie
Photography: Chad Baumer
Square footage: 64,000 sf

The Hampden medical center serves as both an advanced medical facility and a community hospital. Easily accessible for local and surrounding communities, the architecture was designed to reflect the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail and the soft curves of the Susquehanna River. At the facility, a collaborative medical staff workforce partners with both Penn State Health physicians and private local community clinicians to offer a wide spectrum of care. 

The design team also carefully considered the patient experience by assembling a 14-member community group to decide on the artwork, technology, and more to best support the patients within. The design was inspired by natural colors, and even the furniture includes gentle curves just like the architecture. 

Location: Enola, Pennsylvania
Design: CannonDesign
Photography: Halkin Mason Photography 

When Smith Senior Living set out to expand their Orland Park campus, they wanted to redefine the skilled nursing environment by focusing on designing warm, hospitality-oriented spaces. With the support of an extensive team, they crafted inviting gathering spaces, a beautiful dining area, an outdoor courtyard, and complete therapy suite to accommodate residents and guests. The intentional design was also intended to trigger memories and encourage guests out of their rooms to the common areas, where they can find community, explore, and socialize. 

Location: Orland Park, IL
Architect: AG Architecture
Designer: Merlino Design Partnership
General Contractor: Weis Builders
Engineering: Reyn Engineering and AG Engineering
Food Services: SCOPOS Hospitality Group
Square Footage: 45,222 sf

Miami Heat Sports Medicine Center, owned by Baptist Health South Florida sought to create the first partnership of it’s kind, linking Miami HEAT and Miami Orthopedic + Sports Medicine. With the support of Nelson Worldwide, Robins + Morton, Carolina, and more they repurposed an existing medical office to create a 72,000 sf space that offers state-of-the-art orthopedic services personalized for athletes. They also designed centralized working areas to encourage collaboration within the medical teams. 

Location: Coral Gables, FL
Architect: Nelson Worldwide
Designer: Yi Belanger-Mayle
Contractor: Robins + Morton
Photographer: Ben Tanner

Florence-Darlington Technical College moved into The Continuum, a new 46,000 sf building constructed in partnership with The Darla Moore Foundation and Francis Marion University. Designed as a regional center for education and workforce development, the facility offers students a broad spectrum of educational options from technical certifications to traditional degrees. Together with the design team, they envisioned an educational system that could effectively support the needs of local businesses and empower students with practical skills to fit these roles.  Today, the Continuum offers revolutionary educational opportunities to South Carolina. 

Location: Lake City, SC
Architect: McMillan Pazdan Smith
Engineering: Seamon Whiteside
Ceiling + Wall solutions: Armstrong Ceilings
Construction: Thompson Turner Construction
Photographer: Kristopher Decker, Firewater Photography

Jackson West Medical Center, including the José Milton Memorial Hospital and the adjacent medical pavilion, is the newest member of Jackson Health System’s family. The facility was designed to provide the highest quality patient care in cardiology, gynecology and obstetrics, orthopedics, urology, weight-loss surgery, pediatrics, and more. It not only provides a broad spectrum of care, but design details like spectacular views, natural light, and a 22,000 sf medical pavilion for physician offices make this a truly world-class medical system that supports caregivers and patients alike. 

Location: Doral, FL
Architect: Perkins + Will Miami
Contractor: TGSV Enterprises, Inc
Construction: Yates Construction, LEGO Construction, Lunacon Construction Group
Program Management: AECOM
Photographer: Jennie Piedra

The University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center was designed to improve healthcare services for Prince George County, upgrading an outdated healthcare facility in the area. The medical center includes acute care, outpatient services, trauma center, emergency services, surgical services, a heart health facility, women's health, behavioral health, and more to foster a centralized experience. 

Location: Largo, MD
Square Footage: 620,000 sf
Architect: Grimm + Parker Architects
Designer: Wilmot Sanz

St. Joseph Candler/Ambulatory Services Hub was looking to create a patient-centered space to meet the variety of demands of their facility. The medical center houses areas for ambulatory surgery, robotic technology for non-invasive surgeries, imaging, urgent care, an OBGYM clinic, primary care, a shell space, and a tenet space. These diverse needs required furniture and design that would both support many needs and provide respite for waiting patients and guests. With the help of Gresham Smith, they constructed an inspiring, calming space full of natural light. 

Location: Pooler, GA

Architecture and design firm: Gresham Smith

Photography: Sandy DeWitt

Orlando Health’s South Lake Hospital Center decided to open a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center to provide for patients recovering from extensive surgeries. Through beautiful architectural work by RS&H, the new building incorporates beautiful natural elements like hardwood ceilings, water backdrops, and a mosaic backsplash along with an insightful layout. Together, they furnished patient rooms, pain management centers, and waiting areas to create a comforting and inspiring healing environment. 

Location: Orlando, FL

Architecture and design firm: RS&H

Photography: Root Photography

Located in one of the snowiest parts of the Upper Peninsula in Michigan, Marquette’s General Hospital was aging fast, and no longer able to support the needs of a growing city. With the help of Gresham Smith, Skanska, and Closner, they chose a new location in the heart of Marquette to build the new UP Health System. Together with Carolina, they designed a thoughtful space to support the patients of Marquette, complete with breathtaking views of Lake Superior, and organic accents throughout the beautiful, clean, and inspiring new space. 

Location: Marquette, MI

Design Firm/Architect: Gresham Smith

Contractor: Skanska and Closner

Photographer: Chad Baumer

The Baptist Memorial Hospital in Crittenden had served a small rural community in West Memphis for years, but needed more space and resources to accommodate a growing number of patients. Despite these needs, they had an extremely limited budget to achieve all of the enhancements that they required. With the help of ESarch and Carolina, they created a new campus that included additional beds, a cancer center, a more efficient ED overflow system, an indoor-outdoor cafe, and a small chapel—all within budget. Today, the hospital can better serve both the medical staff and patients through their new, inviting and space-efficient space. 

Location: West Memphis, TN

Design Firm/Architect: ESarch

Photographer: Chad Mellon

The UC Irvine Medical Center was looking to upgrade the Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center by expanding clinical and support spaces as well as updating the style to feel more light, airy, and welcoming. With the help of Tangram and Tangram’s in-house designer, the team chose Carolina furniture to create cohesive waiting spaces for the newly renovated Center.

Despite the first floor waiting area’s long and thin dimensions, designers used flooring details both inside and out to create the illusion of no-boundaries, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows and the thin frame of Rule of Three seating. Today, the furniture and space maintain a fresh, uplifting place to help patients find more comfort and beauty in healing spaces.

Location: Orange County, CA

Design Firm/Architect: Perkins Eastman

Photographer: Benny Chan