Who are the top healthcare architects in the country?
Read up on the top medical architects in this space and some key projects they are working on.
In this blog we’ll list healthcare design contributions from:
1. HKS
2.HGA Architects
3.HOK
4.SmithGroup
5.Ennead Architects
6.HDR Inc.
7.Taylor Design
8.Perkins Eastman Architects
9.Perkins+Will
10.Devenney Group
The responsibility of a healthcare architect cannot be understated.
The firms and individuals who work on these massive facilities are tasked with creating a space that is both utilitarian and pleasing to the eye.
Contrary to office buildings and multifamily spaces, there’s a strong appetite for unconventional and forward-looking design.
Most importantly, the building needs to function properly.
Doctors, nurses, operations staff and patients all benefit from the aesthetics and ergonomics of a well-designed healthcare facility.
Much rests on the shoulders of the talented group of men and women paving the way in hospital design.
We’re going to be looking at ten healthcare architecture firms working on some of the largest projects in America. These projects show not only the complexity of modern hospital design but also the staggering amount ways a strong design can impact the health and well-being of staff and patients alike.
The first firm is one you’ve likely heard of before.
1.HKS Architects- According to BuildCentral’s statistics, HKS Architects has $4.6 billion of acute hospital work in either planning or construction. They’re one of the largest architectural firms in the world and constantly deliver buildings that balance performance with beauty.
| Title | Lancaster Medical Center |
| Location | East Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania |
| Schedule | Expected to start in summer 2020 and be completed in summer 2022 |
| Details | Five stories and 341,000 square feet
129 private inpatient beds Imaging Lab Emergency Department Parking Garage Medical Offices |
2.HGA- According to BuildCentral’s statistics, HGA has $3.7 billion of acute hospital work in either planning or construction. They’re always focused on their clients first and try to create places that facilitate productive work and provide patient comfort.
| Title | Canyon Springs HealthCare Campus |
| Location | Riverside, California |
| Schedule | In planning, with the developer finishing their due diligence |
| Details | Five stories and 324,000 square feet
Four-story parking structure 100 beds Possible helipad on the top floor Medical office building Various senior living communities |
3.HOK Architects, Inc- According to BuildCentral’s statistics, HOK Architects, Inc has $3.3 billion of acute hospital work in either planning or construction. They’re the #1 ranked Green healthcare firm as ranked by the Engineering News-Record and have over 200 clients on five continents.
| Title | UCI Health Campus |
| Location | Irvine, California |
| Schedule | In planning and a schedule has not been finalized |
| Details | Seven stories
70-150 beds Ambulatory Care building Parking structure Central chiller plant |
4.SmithGroup- According to BuildCentral’s statistics, SmithGroup has $3.1 billion of acute hospital work in either planning or construction. Their healthcare division is the largest practice within the organization, and they’ve delivered solutions since 1928.
| Title | Robley Rex VA Medical Center Replacement |
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Schedule | Planning with work likely starting in mid-2021 |
| Details | 900,000 square feet
104 beds 184,000 square feet of clinical space |
5.Ennead Architects- According to BuildCentral’s statistics, Ennead Architects has $2.5 billion of acute hospital work in either planning or construction. They primarily focus on projects in New York City but diversify their work from pediatric care to schools of medicine.
| Title | Mount Sinai Downtown Beth Israel Hospital Replacement |
| Location | New York City, New York |
| Schedule | Planning, and the Public Health and Planning Council has approved the project |
| Details | 70 beds
Operating and Procedure rooms Lab services and imaging equipment Emergency department with pediatric emergency space |
6.HDR Inc- According to BuildCentral’s statistics, HDR Inc has $2.4 billion of acute hospital work in either planning or construction. They’re one of the most awarded firms in the healthcare industry with 21 nonconsecutive years as the top company by the Modern Healthcare publication.
| Title | Roslyn and Leonard Stoler Center for Advanced Medicine |
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Schedule | Work is expected to begin in spring 2021 and last for three years |
| Details | Ten stories and 170,000 square feet
One story for infusion One story for outpatient clinics Three floors for overnight patients |
7.Taylor Design- According to BuildCentral’s statistics, Taylor Design has $2.1 billion of acute hospital work in either planning or construction. They have a three-pronged approach to projects and focus on wellness, the client’s journey and the technology needed to create a state-of-the-art facility.
| Title | Hoag Hospital Irvine Patient Tower |
| Location | Irvine, California |
| Schedule | Planning and the California Office of Statewide Health is waiting on revised plans |
| Details | Ten stories
260,000 square feet Central utility plant measuring 14,000 square feet |
8.Perkins Eastman Architects- According to BuildCentral’s statistics, Perkins Eastman Architects has $1.7 billion of acute hospital work in either planning or construction. Their overall goal is to create a place that promotes healing, comfort and efficiency.
| Title | Medical Main Street- Antelope Valley Hospital |
| Location | Lancaster, California |
| Schedule | Planning, and a bond measure is under review |
| Details | Part of the larger Medical Main Street development
230 beds Emergency department |
9.Perkins + Will- According to BuildCentral’s statistics, Perkins + Will also has $1.7 billion of acute hospital work in either planning or construction. In addition to their many healthcare facilities, they also specialize all sorts of other projects such as hospitality and office buildings.
| Title | Piedmont Fort Mill Medical Center |
| Location | Fort Mill, South Carolina |
| Schedule | Planning, with design work still ongoing |
| Details | 220,000 square feet
100 beds 24-hour emergency room Comprehensive women’s health services Intensive care unit Medical office building |
10.Devenney Group- According to BuildCentral’s statistics, Devenney Group has $1.4 billion of acute hospital work in either planning or construction. They prioritize better patient outcomes and always want the function of a place to be more crucial than its looks.
| Title | Medical City McKinney Patient Tower & Emergency Department Expansion |
| Location | McKinney, Texas |
| Schedule | Work started in January 2020 and should be completed in late 2021 |
| Details | New two-story patient tower
11 emergency treatment rooms 36 private inpatient rooms Expansion of imaging services Two trauma rooms |
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