Introduction

HEALTHCARE DESIGN and Healthcare Building Ideas are pleased to bring you our annual Corporate Profiles edition. While we continue throughout the year to bring you the latest in groundbreaking facility design across the world, these profiles highlight the architects, designers, and construction firms creating these works.

We’ve asked firms to describe themselves and how they perceive their missions in refashioning the healthcare facility concept. Following are profiles from 25 companies offering an array of services to the healthcare industry. We hope you enjoy reading more about the work they are doing and their visions for the future.

Corporate Profiles Index

Ascension Group Architects……………32

CAMA Incorporated……………32

Cannon Design……………33

Caruana & Associates……………33

Earl Swensson Associates, Inc. (Esa)……………34

EwingCole……………34

FreemanWhite, Inc.……………35

gkkworks……………35

HDR Architecture……………36

HFKS Architects Inc.……………37

HMC Architects……………37

HOK……………38

Levi + Wong Design Associates, Inc.……………39

Mortenson Construction……………40

Perkins+Will……………42

Perkins Eastman……………42

Ricca Newmark Design……………43

RTKL……………43

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP……………44

Stantec Architecture……………45

TAYLOR……………45

Tsoi/Kobus & Associates……………46

Westlake Reed Leskosky……………46

WHR Architects……………47

Wilmot Sanz, Inc.……………47

Ascension Group Architects

Established: 2001

Staff: 37

Location: Arlington, TX

Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Medical Office Buildings

Services: Architecture, Interior Design, Master Planning

Three Projects of Note:

Forest Park Medical Center [Dallas, TX] February 2009

Presbyterian Hospital of Denton [Denton, TX] January 2005

Mat-Su Regional Regional Medical Center [Palmer, AK] January 2006

Contact Information:

Rod Booze, AIA

1250 East Copeland Rd., Suite 500

Arlington, TX 76011

Ph. (817) 226-1917 Fax: (817) 226-1919

E-mail: rbooze@ascensiongroup.biz

Web: http://www.ascensiongroup.biz

Forest park medical center - exterior night shot

Mark Trew, Photographer

Forest Park Medical Center – Exterior Night Shot

Ascension Group Architects delivers expertise. Our Principals and studio teams bring an industry-specific expert focus to offer alternative, creative solutions. Our expertise is broad and diverse addressing the complete spectrum of healthcare. We have substantial experience throughout the continuum of care including, acute facilities, sub-acute facilities, distinct part units, specialty facilities, assisted-living facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, centers of excellence, medical office buildings, and full tertiary campus development. We have successfully designed and implemented highly complex projects ranging from Gamma Knife rooms to full-campus developments exceeding 500,000 square feet and $100 million.

CAMA Incorporated

Established: 1983

Staff: 9

Location: New Haven, CT

Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Education/Research, Long-Term Care/Post-Acute Care

Services: Art Programs, Consulting, Evidence-Based Design, Green/Sustainable Design, Interior Design

Three Projects of Note:

Yale-New Haven Hospital Clinical Labs [New Haven, CT] September 2009

El Paso Children’s Hospital [El Paso, TX] September 2011

Medical College of Georgia Cancer Center [Augusta, GA] December 2009

Contact Information:

Rosalyn Cama, FASID, EDAC

CAMA Incorporated

31 Audubon St.

New Haven, CT 06511

Ph. (203) 777-9921 Fax: (203) 777-7781

E-mail: rcama@camainc.com

Web: http://www.camainc.com

Announcing evidence-based healthcare design, rosalyn cama, fasid (john wiley & sons 2009)

Announcing Evidence-Based Healthcare Design, Rosalyn Cama, FASID (John Wiley & Sons 2009)

CAMA Incorporated is a healthcare evidence-based interior planning and design firm located in New Haven, CT. Founded in 1983, CAMA’s mission is to design interior environments that improve strategically driven outcomes. Consulting services are available to establish an evidence-based methodology for renovation and new building projects. These services include mapping strategic, cultural, transformational, and research goals that will lead to innovative solutions that are informed and improve outcomes. Traditional interior design services include Visioning Sessions, Strategic Programming, Evidence-Based Research, Planning, Color Palettes, Material and Finish Selection, Furnishings (Ergonomics), Acoustics, Lighting, Interior Image Development, Wayfinding, Signage, Donor Recognition, Artwork, Plantscape, Graphics, Project Management, and Project Exposure.

Cannon Design

Established: 1945

Staff: 800

Locations: Boston, MA; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Shanghai, China; St. Louis, MO; Toronto, ON, Canada; Vancouver, BC, Canada; Washington, DC;

Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Alternative Medicine, Behavioral/Mental Health, Cancer Care, Education/Research, Long-Term Care/Post-Acute Care, Women & Children’s Healthcare

Services: Architecture, Construction, Consulting, Cost Estimating, Design/Build, Engineering, Facility Management, Green/Sustainable Design, Interior Design, Master Planning, Medical Equipment Planning, Signage/Wayfinding, Strategic Planning

Three Projects of Note:

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Shapiro Cardiovascular Center [Boston, MA] June 2008

Lindner Center of HOPE, Comprehensive Mental Health Care Center [Mason, OH] August 2008

Clarian Health, Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center [Indianapolis, IN] June 2008

Contact Information:

Cynthia J. Hilliers

2170 Whitehaven Rd.

Grand Island, NY 14072

Ph. (716) 773-6800 Fax: (716) 773-5909

E-mail: bonnen@cannondesign.com

Web: http://www.cannondesign.com

Brigham and women's hospital, shapiro cardiovascular center at night

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Shapiro Cardiovascular Center at night

Cannon Design is an Ideas-Based Practice of 800, ranked among the leading international firms in planning and design for healthcare, science and technology, education, sports and recreation, and government clients. The firm delivers services in 17 offices throughout North America, as well as abroad in Shanghai, China, and Mumbai, India. Design for healthcare has been a cornerstone of Cannon Design’s practice since our founding 64 years ago. We have achieved international recognition as a specialist in this field by successfully addressing the planning issues and developing the design solutions that best position our clients to deliver superior healthcare service in both urban and community settings.

Caruana & Associates

Established: 1992

Staff: 27

Location: Long Beach, CA

Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Behavioral/Mental Health, Education/Research, Long-Term Care/Post-Acute Care, Outpatient

Services: Architecture, Green/Sustainable Design, Interior Design, Master Planning

Three Projects of Note:

Kaiser Permanente – Vision Essentials Clinic [Downey, CA] January 2009

VA San Diego Healthcare System – Community Living Center [San Diego, CA] December 2010

Torrance Memorial Medical Center – Lemkin Oncology Pavilion [Torrance, CA] March 2008

Contact Information:

Edward J. Caruana, AIA, NCARB

3633 Long Beach Bl., Suite 200

Long Beach, CA 90807

Ph. (562) 595-5666 Fax: (562) 595-5577

E-mail: ecaruana@caruana.com

Web: http://www.caruana.com

Kaiser permanente vision essentials clinic

Wajid Drabu Photography

Kaiser Permanente Vision Essentials Clinic

Caruana & Associates is a technically innovative Architecture, Planning, and Interior Design Corporation dedicated to the design of hospitals, healthcare facilities, and institutional projects. Founded in 1992, the firm is committed to thoughtful design that creates healing environments. Each member of the leadership team contributes extensive expertise in healthcare design to the breadth of knowledge offered by Caruana & Associates. Collaboration and communication are the foundation of our planning and design process. Detailed, technical, creative … Caruana & Associates believes in excellence in design.

Earl Swensson Associates, Inc. (ESa)

Established: 1961

Staff: 175

Location: Nashville, TN

Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Alternative Medicine, Behavioral/Mental Health, Education/Research, Long-Term Care/Post-Acute Care, Oncology Care, Sports Medicine

Services: Architecture, Green/Sustainable Design, Interior Design, Master Planning, Space Planning

Three Projects of Note:

Midwest Medical Center [Galena, IL] November 2007

Rockingham Memorial Hospital [Harrisonburg, VA] May 2010

The Memorial Hospital [Craig, CO] December 2009

Contact Information:

Sandy Dickerson

2100 West End Avenue

Suite 1200

Nashville, TN 37203

Ph. (615) 329-9445 Fax: (615) 329-0046

E-mail: sandyd@esarch.com

Web: http://www.esarch.com

Extensive glass viewing into courtyards and a lobby skylight bring daylighting into the public and clinical spaces of marshall county hospital, a replacement critical access hospital

Photo by Kyle Dreier Photography

Extensive glass viewing into courtyards and a lobby skylight bring daylighting into the public and clinical spaces of Marshall County Hospital, a replacement critical access hospital

ESa has long believed that the incorporation of the Planetree tenets into a healthcare setting contribute to the creation of a comfortable, healing environment for patients, families, and staff. We also know that built-in operational efficiencies will contribute to better patient care.

Evidence-based design studies have shown a correlation between facility design and the health of the facility users. As we work closely with our clients to deliver the best possible solutions for their needs and budgets, we share with them knowledge of best practice concepts gleaned from research and our own projects.

EwingCole

Established: 1961

Staff: 360

Locations: Cleveland, OH; Irvine, CA; Las Vegas, NV;

Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC

Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Alternative Medicine, Behavioral/Mental Health, Cancer Care, Education/Research, Long-Term Care/Post-Acute Care, Sports Medicine

Services: Architecture, Consulting, Design/Build, Engineering, Facility Management, Green/Sustainable Design, Interior Design, Master

Planning, Medical Equipment Planning

Three Projects of Note:

Cooper University Hospital Pavilion [Camden, NJ] 2008

Sanford Children’s Hospital [Sioux Falls, SD] 2008

Geisinger Gray’s Woods Ambulatory Care Campus

[State College, PA] 2008

Contact Information:

J. Andrew Jarvis, AIA, LEED AP

EwingCole

Federal Reserve Bank Building

100 N. 6th St.

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Ph. (215) 625-4104 Fax: (215) 574-9163

E-mail: ajarvis@ewingcole.com

Web: http://www.ewingcole.com

Cooper university hospital, camden, nj

Photo by Barry Halkin

Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ

EwingCole, in practice for more than 45 years, is a nationally recognized, fully integrated architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning firm of more than 360 professionals in Cleveland, Irvine, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and Washington. Healthcare design represents the core of EwingCole’s practice. EwingCole’s Healthcare Planning group has provided planning, programming, and design for more than 10 million square feet of healthcare over the last decade. EwingCole embraces the discipline of sustainable design and promotes LEED certification with all our healthcare projects. A multidisciplinary practice, we tailor our approach to the specific needs of each project.

FreemanWhite, Inc.

Established: 1892

Staff: 134

Locations: Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; San Diego, CA

Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Long-Term Care/Post-Acute Care

Services: Architecture, Construction, Consulting, Design/Build, Engineering, Green/Sustainable Design, Interior Design, Master Planning, Medical Equipment Planning, Strategic Planning

Three Projects of Note:

Kasych Pavilion, Lehigh Valley Health Network [Allentown, PA] January 2008

Albert Luce Heart Center, The Medical Center of Central Georgia [Macon, GA] May 2008

North Pavilion, Forsyth Medical Center [Winston-Salem, NC] April 2008

Contact Information:

Karen Broome

8845 Red Oak Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28217

Ph. (704) 523-2230 Fax: (704) 523-2235

E-mail: kbroome@freemanwhite.com

Web: http://www.freemanwhite.com

Exterior view of kasych pavilion, lehigh valley health network

© Matt Wargo

Exterior View of Kasych Pavilion, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Founded in 1892, FreemanWhite built its first hospital in 1908 and began specializing in healthcare in the 1950s. FreemanWhite is 100% focused on the healthcare industry and has sought out personnel who share our passion and excitement about the complexity of this public service. Our evolution has transformed us from “building” experts to a holistic healthcare design firm of strategic and market analysts, clinicians, operational consultants, medical planners, medical equipment planners, architects, and engineers. Our multidisciplined team listens, understands, and delivers value through focused and holistic design solutions in response to prioritized strategic, operational, technological, and facility needs.

gkkworks

Established: 1991

Staff: 250

Locations: Glendale, CA; Irvine, CA; Pasadena, CA; Pune, India; Riverside, CA; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA;

Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Alternative Medicine, Behavioral/Mental Health, Education/Research, Long-Term Care/Post-Acute Care, Outpatient/Ambulatory Care

Services: Architecture, Construction, Design/Build, Green/Sustainable Design, Integrated Project Delivery, Interior Design, Master Planning

Three Projects of Note:

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center – Outpatient Pavilion [Pomona, CA] In design

Loma Linda University Medical Center – Neo Natal Unit & Pediatric ICU Expansion [Loma Linda, CA] August 2007

Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation – Replacement Hospital [Pomona, CA] January 2006

Contact Information:

Andrew Wheeler, AIA, LEED AP

2355 Main St., Suite 220

Irvine, CA 92614

Ph. (949) 250-1500 Fax: (949) 955-2708

E-mail: awheeler@gkkworks.com

Web: http://www.gkkworks.com

New linear accelerator for the beverly lewis cancer care center in pomona, ca. delivered as a design-build project by gkkworks

New linear accelerator for the Beverly Lewis Cancer Care Center in Pomona, CA. Delivered as a design-build project by gkkworks

Since 1991, gkkworks has focused on providing design, planning, and construction services for all types of healthcare clients. Our projects have ranged from community clinics and ambulatory care facilities to academic teaching hospitals. With offices throughout California, gkkworks’ specialized team of healthcare architecture professionals brings extensive healthcare expertise to projects, including in-depth knowledge of regulatory agencies. We utilize the latest versions of building information management tools and maximize sustainable design opportunities with our clients. gkkworks’ unique in-house construction capabilities enable us to provide clients with a wide range of project delivery options.

HDR Architecture

Established: 1917

Staff: 7,428

Locations: Alexandria, VA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; London, England, UK; Omaha, NE; San Francisco, CA; Pasadena, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Toronto, ON, Canada;

Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Alternative Medicine, Ambulatory Care, Behavioral/Mental Health, Cancer Centers, Cardiac Centers, Education/Research, Emergency/Trauma Centers, Long-Term Care/Post-Acute Care, Medical Office Buildings, Sports Medicine, Surgery Centers, Translational Medicine, Women’s & Children’s Hospitals

Services: Architecture, Construction, Consulting, Design/Build, Engineering, Facility Management, Functional & Space Programming, Green/Sustainable Design, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Master Planning, Medical Equipment Planning, Operational & Clinical Planning, Security, Signage/Wayfinding, Strategic Planning, Technology Consulting

Five Projects of Note:

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Hospital, [Abu Dhabi, UAE] In Progress

Reid Hospital, [Richmond, IN] September 2008

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, [Fort Belvoir, VA] In Progress

Ball Memorial Hospital, [Muncie, IN] April 2009

Eastern Carolina Heart Institute, [Greenville, NC] January 2009

Contact Information:

Douglas S. Wignall, AIA, NCARB

8404 Indian Hills Dr.

Omaha, NE 68114

Ph. (402) 399-1000 Fax: (402) 399-1282

E-mail: doug.wignall@hdrinc.com

Web: http://www.hdrinc.com

We anticipate that the long-term healthcare design and construction market will enjoy steady increases due to two primary considerations: the aging and obsolescence of existing healthcare facilities, and the fact that as baby boomers age and their life expectancy is extended, a higher percentage of the population will be living with chronic medical conditions and will be accessing healthcare facilities for their care and rehabilitation.

A majority of our work is devoted to new replacement hospitals and expansions to existing facilities to accommodate increased capacity for both inpatients and outpatients. Additionally, the rise of “consumerism”-where patients are demanding a higher level of service associated with their healthcare choices-means that hospitals are investing in their facilities in order to provide more patient-centered amenities.

Other areas we are noting an upturn in activity is in specialty hospitals, notably children’s hospitals and psychiatric facilities.

A significant growth area that HDR is pursuing is in the growth of academic medical centers-institutions that are combining research with clinical care-a concept called “translational medicine.” As the important connections are being made between quality patient care and the big breakthroughs in research, these “bench to bedside” facilities will become increasingly important as well.
Reid hospital and health care services, richmond, in

©2008 Jeffrey Jacobs Photography Inc

Reid Hospital and Health Care Services, Richmond, IN

Ball memorial hospital, john j. fisher heart center, muncie, in

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Ball Memorial Hospital, John J. Fisher Heart Center, Muncie, IN

Eastern carolina heart institute, greenville, nc

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Eastern Carolina Heart Institute, Greenville, NC

HFKS Architects Inc.

Established: 1975

Staff: 37

Locations: Calgary, AB, Canada; Edmonton, AB, Canada

Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Behavioral/Mental Health, Cancer Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Education/Research, Long-Term Care/Post-Acute Care

Services: Architecture, Conservation, Consulting, Design/Build, Green/Sustainable Design, Interior Design, Master Planning, Medical Equipment Planning

Three Projects of Note:

Health Research Innovation Facility [Edmonton, AB, Canada] 2011

Cross Cancer Institute [Edmonton, AB, Canada] on-going

Grey Nuns Community Hospital Neonatal (Joint Venture) [Edmonton, AB, Canada] 2010

Contact Information:

Christopher Filipowicz

Suite 200 – 11748 Kingsway Ave.

Edmonton, AB T5G 0X5 Canada

Ph. (780) 451-1240 Fax: (780) 451-1501

E-mail: mail@hfksarchitects.com

Web: http://www.hfksarchitects.com

Health research innovation facility, university of alberta edmonton, ab, canada. construction value: $300 million medical lab & teaching complex (joint venture project)

Photo by Rudolf Zwamborn, Lotus Studio

Health Research Innovation Facility, University of Alberta Edmonton, AB, Canada. Construction Value: $300 Million Medical Lab & Teaching Complex (Joint Venture Project)

HFKS Architects’ philosophy to enhance life by giving life to your dreams, ensures that we are always looking toward the future in the ever-evolving field of healthcare. Patients and their caregivers are in the center. Our designs not only meet immediate user requirements, but strive to sustain future growth and trends. Dedicated teams of LEED Accredited Professionals are passionate about creating beautiful, affordable facililties that inspire wellness and healing.

As trusted leaders in design innovation, we are dedicated to bringing your project to life. HFKS Architects is the catalyst and a partner in translating your vision into reality.

HMC Architects

Established: 1940

Staff: 450

Locations: Calexico, CA; Fresno, CA; Irvine, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Ontario, CA; Reno, NV; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; San Jose, CA;

Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Alternative Medicine, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Behavioral/Mental Health, Education/Research, Long-Term Care/Post-Acute Care, Sports Medicine

Services: Architecture, Design/Build, Green/Sustainable Design, Interior Design, Master Planning, Signage/Wayfinding, Strategic Planning

Three Projects of Note:

New Main Tower – Torrance Memorial Medical Center [Torrance, CA] December 2012

New Replacement Hospital – Kaiser Downey Medical Center [Downey, CA] September 2009

Replacement Hospital – Kaiser Fontana Medical Center [Fontana, CA] December 2012

Contact Information:

Jerry Eich, AIA, ACHA

633 W. 5th St., 3rd Fl.

Los Angeles, CA 90071

Ph. (213) 542-8300 Fax: (213) 542-8301

E-mail: jerry.eich@hmcarchitects.com

Web: http://www.hmcarchitects.com

New main tower - torrance memorial medical center

New Main Tower – Torrance Memorial Medical Center

Throughout its history, HMC Architects has established a reputation as an award-winning design firm and thought leader for healthcare, education, and civic facilities. Founded in 1940, HMC is one of the most prominent planning and design firms with offices strategically located throughout the West.

In addition to healthcare planning, design, and construction administration services, HMC integrates forward-thinking practices into its projects, such as patient and workplace safety, regulatory compliance, technology integration, evidence-based outcomes, staff satisfaction and retention, sustainable design features, and Planetree principles. HMC has also embraced integrated project delivery since 1990 and has successfully delivered large projects using that methodology.

HOK

Established: 1955

Staff: 2000

Locations: Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; London, UK; Los Angeles, CA; New York, New York; San Francisco, CA; St. Louis, MO; Tampa, Florida; Toronto, ON, Canada; Washington, DC

Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Alternative Medicine, Behavioral/Mental Health, Education/Research, Long-Term Care/Post-Acute Care

Services: Architecture, Facilities Assessment, Green/Sustainable Design, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Master Planning, Strategic Planning/Consulting

Five Projects of Note:

The Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, [San Antonio, TX] January 2009

Scripps Cardiovascular Institute – Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla [La Jolla, CA] June 2015

St. Josephs Hospital – Expansion and Renovation, [St. Paul, MN] January 2009

Ohio State University Medical Center, [Columbus, OH] April 2014

Walter Reed-National Military Medical Center at Bethesda, [Bethesda, MD] February 2009

Contact Information:

Patsy Trine

620 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10011

Ph. (212) 741-1200 Fax: (212) 633-1163

E-mail: patsy.trine@hok.com

Web: http://www.hok.com

The HOK vision of intelligent healthcare design is that which creates:

  • Expertly functioning buildings

  • Sustainable or regenerative projects

  • Design communicative of a larger idea

  • Beautiful objects and spaces

  • Projects that contribute to the health of communities

Intelligently designed facilities look different, the experiences of patients and their families are different, and the care delivered is the best available.

HOK Health Care works with academic clinicians who are defining the future of care delivery and charting the course of discovery. As a result, we bring this learned expertise to every healthcare project that we undertake across the world.
St. josephs hospital, exterior-capitol view

Paúl Rivera, archphoto

St. Josephs Hospital, Exterior-Capitol View

Walter reed-national military medical center at bethesda - aerial view, scope

Courtesy of HOK

Walter Reed-National Military Medical Center at Bethesda – Aerial View, scope

Methodist stone oak hospital

Paúl Rivera, archphoto

Methodist Stone Oak Hospital

Levi + Wong Design Associates, Inc.

Established: 1989

Staff: 21

Location: Concord, MA

Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Ambulatory Care, Behavioral/Mental Health, Education/Research, Long-Term Care/Post-Acute Care, Rehabilitation Care, Sports Medicine

Services: Architecture, Education/Research, Green/Sustainable Design, Healthcare Planning, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Master Planning, Project Management/Development Services, Signage/Wayfinding, Strategic Planning

Three Projects of Note:

New England & Braintree Rehabilitation Hospitals [Woburn and Braintree, MA] 2010

Boston Medical Center – Various Projects [Boston, MA] Ongoing

Children’s Hospital Boston – Various Projects [Boston, MA] Ongoing

Contact Information:

Thomas Levi, AIA, President

Levi + Wong Design Associates, Inc.

45 Walden St.

Concord, MA 01742

Ph. (978) 371-1945 Fax: (978) 371-0069

E-mail: tlevi@lwda.com

Web: http://www.lwda.com

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