Transforming a community hospital for modern care

Overview

From aging campus to agile care hub

The North Building expansion transforms Suburban Hospital’s aging campus into a cohesive, future-ready center for advanced care. Anchored by a new public lobby, the project establishes a clear and welcoming front door that simplifies arrival and strengthens the hospital’s connection to its neighborhood. The addition introduces all-private inpatient rooms, flexible acuity-adaptable beds, and a modern critical care unit designed to support emergency surges. A unified surgical platform brings operating rooms, procedure spaces, interventional labs, and sterile processing together on one level, significantly improving safety, efficiency, and clinical collaboration. Despite the tight residential surroundings, the design enhances campus circulation, introduces structured parking, and creates landscaped moments that reduce the institutional feel. The result is a thoughtfully organized, highly functional environment that elevates the patient journey and supports Suburban Hospital’s long-term mission.