Inpatient Care

Design for inpatient units that balance clinical precision with comfort for patients, staff, and families.

Streamlined

Acute care units that work for all

We design inpatient acute care environments that improve care delivery, support overburdened teams, and create calmer, more dignified experiences for patients and families. From ICU to med-surg, every detail reflects lean workflows, safety, and long-term performance.

5,000

+

inpatient beds

400 +

ICU / critical care beds

35 +

freestanding acute care hospitals

EXPERTS

Our Team

A team focused on inpatient care, whether ICU, step-down or med-surg.

portfolio

Proven inpatient projects, real results

Our inpatient work spans high-acuity units, med-surg floors, and specialty beds tailored to operational models and community.

Inova Women’s and Children’s Medical–Surgical Unit

A full-floor expansion transforms an existing inpatient level, adding capacity, daylight, and clarity for clinical teams through rigorous coordination and careful alignment with operational needs.

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Schar Heart and Vascular Cardiac ICU Modernization

A renewed ICU enhances patient visibility, safety, and comfort while addressing aging infrastructure and rising acuity needs within a constrained existing footprint.

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University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center

A major investment in community health, this new regional medical center advances access to high-quality care and supports long-term growth for Prince George’s County. Its first phase delivers a fully modern acute-care hospital and co-located ambulatory services.

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Suburban Hospital: Johns Hopkins Medicine | North Building

The campus expansion reimagines a 70-year-old hospital as a flexible, future-ready center of care. A new north addition brings private inpatient rooms, a unified surgical platform, and a clear front door experience that simplifies arrival and strengthens ties to the neighborhood.

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The Pulse

Inside today’s inpatient design challenges

Unpack the operational realities of modern acute care units and the design decisions that make them work.

Designing for Every Generation: Insights from HCD 2025

Kristen DelGandio

A Design-Forward Med-Surg FitOut for Inova Women’s & Children’s Hospital

Deborah Abimaje

Expanding Care and Empowering Teams: Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center Opens a New Eighth-Floor Unit

Amanda Ripley

Transforming Care in Motion: Inside the Phased Renovation of Inova Heart & Vascular Institute

Robert Sanz

Revitalization of a Hospital Campus

Gregory Chang

Building for the Future of Care: Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center Breaks Ground on New Patient Tower

Matthew Ryan

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Designing units that support care teams

Inpatient units succeed or fail on how well they support staff. Through lean planning, we shorten every step between team stations, supplies, and patient rooms—reducing fatigue, minimizing unnecessary movement, and improving response times. Thoughtful placement of meds rooms, supplies, and soiled workrooms, paired with on-stage/off-stage zoning, keeps operations efficient without exposing back-of-house activity to patients and families.

PATIENTS

Quiet, safe, and calming patient rooms

Patients consistently name noise, light, and lack of control as top stressors during a hospital stay. Our inpatient rooms prioritize a sense of calm and control: patients can adjust lighting and window shades themselves, access entertainment and education through in-room technology, and enjoy views of nature wherever possible.

Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center Med-Surg Unit Patient Room

Spaces that strengthen clinical performance

Decentralized charting alcoves provide direct lines of sight into rooms while reducing time spent away from patients. Durable, cleanable finishes, built-in wall protection, and integrated patient lifts further reduce injury risk and support long-term operational performance.

Future-ready inpatient environments

Inpatient care is evolving quickly, with shifting acuity levels, new technology, and changing patient expectations. We plan units and rooms to adapt over time, accommodating different acuity levels—from ICU and step-down to med-surg—within clear operational models. Our teams integrate digital tools such as smart beds, electronic whiteboards, and bedside tablets in ways that keep the room intuitive and uncluttered, supporting both clinical workflows and patient use.

Inova Women's and Children's Hospital Med-Surg Unit Patient Room

Respite

Where care teams go to recover, refocus, and return to patients

Staff lounges, lactation rooms, and meditation spaces are intentionally located at the building’s perimeter to offer daylight and views, recognizing that resilient teams deliver safer, more compassionate care.

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Inpatient Care

Acute care units that work for all

5,000

+

400

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35

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Our Team