Riverview Medical Center
Women’s Health
Red Bank, New Jersey

Size: 45,000 sf
Client: Meridian Health
Schedule: Completion Nov 2010

This project involved the expansion of an existing Women’s imaging department to create a comforting patient-centered environment while also providing greater thru-put. (greater efficiency seeing patients).

A new perinatal area was created and labor and delivery area with a full operating suite was upgraded while the space remained in continuous use. The challenge of the six phase project was to phase the project to complete in one year while doing so with minimal disruption to the hospital’s operation.

Existing institutional finishes were replaced with warm, sustainable, spa-like interiors in natural colored hues of blue, brown and yellow.

Radiology Affiliates Imaging / Capital Health System
MRI Suite, CT, X-Ray, Fluoroscopy Suite
Hamilton, New Jersey

This diagnostic imaging Center presented the opportunity to upgrade the client’s brand while bringing to its client’s the latest technology in a holistic setting comparable to a high-end spa.

The 8,300 square foot space includes a reception area, an MRI suite, a CT, X-ray and Fluoroscopy Suite, and a Women’s Suite, each with its own sub-waiting area.

Riverview Medical Center
Pediatric ER Suite / Observation
Red Bank, New Jersey

Size: 1697 sf
Client: Meridian Health
Schedule: Completion July 2009
Recognition: HealthCare Design Magazine
2010 Architectural Showcase

This project involved converting an existing administrative space of an Emergency Department into a fully functioning state-of-the-art, Pediatrics Observation and Emergency Room Suite. The project provides for two exam rooms and three observation bays and a nurses station in 1697 square feet. We rose to the challenge of designing a fully functioning Pediatric ER suite in a limited footprint. Our goal was to foster an environment that would shield children and their families from the chaos that accompanies a busy ER department while greatly improving upon the delivery of quality medical care.

Taking our cue from evidence based design studies on pediatric care, as for example the recently published Evidence for Innovation, Transforming Children’s Health through the Physical Environment, the first comprehensive study on the effect of the physical environment on children in healthcare settings, the design incorporates noise reduction strategies; access to natural light and views in every room; single rooms instead of wards, social spaces in patient rooms; and a playful child-themed décor with exam and waiting areas with access to Apple I-pods and child appropriate movies, games, music, email, and internet access.

Ocean Health Initiatives
Outpatient Clinic
Lakewood, New Jersey

Located in downtown Lakewood, OHI's new building demonstrates its continued and growing commitment to providing important social/medical services to an already under served population.

The project consists of a two story addition over an existing outpatient clinic and provides for pediatric clinic, a woman's health clinic, and administrative services with adult care and dental services on the ground level. The program is housed with the intent of providing greater safety and privacy to the constituents served.

The building is intended as a beacon in the community, both figuratively and literally. Its bright colors and strong geometries (forms) are playful, open and inventive.

Atlantic Medical Imaging
Outpatient Radiology Diagnostic + Imaging Center
Wall Township, New Jersey

Size: 20,000 sf
Client: Atlantic Medical Imaging
Schedule: Completed 2007

This state of the art diagnostic and imaging center combines patient services and physician training and education at one location. The facility accommodates a full range of radiology treatment and diagnostic services including a full nuclear medicine treatment center. A separate and private women’s imaging area is also provided. Continuing education and physicians training is accommodated in classrooms and an auditorium. Our charge was to house these services in a spa-like environment focused on healing. The design incorporates hospitality grade finishes that combines natural materials and a warm palette accented by a fireplace and waterfall.

St Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center
Open MRI
Livingston, New Jersey

This 4,000 square foot MRI Imaging Center and Ambulatory Care Center presented many challenges. Located in the basement directly above conduit that serves region, we were asked to design a facility that would appeal to area’s upscale clientele and while accommodating the nation’s first clinical open MRI. The design combines high end finishes of wood, leather and natural stone and mix of specialty lighting fixtures creating a spa-like environment that feels naturally lit and belies its underground location.