Southern Ocean Medical Center
Master Planning
Manahawkin, New Jersey

Size: 30,000 sf
Client: Meridian Health

This project expands and re-organizes an existing emergency department with the focus on improving the delivery of medical care. Located in a resort area, the hospital experiences a doubling of the population it serves during the summer months. Our task was to address this unique requirement while also providing space for future growth. The five-phase project creates separate areas for traditional ED, fast track, pediatric, and behavioral health services and links them in an efficient layout that imparts a calm demeanor and a general sense of well-being.