Not long ago, I had occasion to visit Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion—a nearly 80-year-old architectural landmark that looks remarkably young for its age. The look of the spare, rambling, one-story structure may not be for everyone, though. Leafing through...
Cannon Design's relationship with Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) in Boston has encompassed more than 20 successfully completed projects, wide-ranging in both size and complexity. Recently, BWH held a “completion celebration” for the Bridge of Hope, a newly...
We are a culture of choices. Cable or satellite TV? Macintosh or PC? Treo or BlackBerry? We have so many options for almost anything we might possibly want that sometimes just ordering dinner can be a task worthy of a spreadsheet. Having a choice is a good thing, but...
Until recently, veterans of the construction industry could brag of how they relied on creativity and even artistry to ensure that every detail in the construction of healthcare facilities complied with all of the life safety rules. Fire prevention, protection, and...
Established: 1986 Staff: 100+ Locations: Toronto and Ottawa, Ontario; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Behavioral/Mental Health, Children's Hospitals; Education/Research, Laboratories, Long-Term Care Services: Architecture, Consulting,...
Established: 1909 Staff: 400 Locations: Minneapolis; Washington, D.C.; Kansas City, Mo.; San Francisco; Dallas; Dubai, UAE; Doha, Qatar Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Alternative Medicine, Ambulatory Care, Behavioral/Mental Health, Education/Research, Long-Term Care,...
Known for its modern architecture, manicured landscaping, and business-friendly climate, Singapore, a country roughly three times the size of Washington, D.C., may soon have another reason to boast: It's working to create one of the most advanced healthcare systems in...
Established: 1958 Staff: 315 Locations: Chicago and Phoenix Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Education/Research, Sports Medicine Services: Architecture, Consulting, Design/Build, Engineering, Green/Sustainable Design, Interior Design, Strategic Planning Three Projects...
Established: 1985 Staff: 55 Location: Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Alternative Medicine, Behavioral/Mental Health, Education/Research, Long-Term Care, Sports Medicine Services: Architecture, Consulting, Health Planning, Interior Design Three...
There's one important question we ask each of our healthcare clients before we start working with them: Since a sustainable, eco-friendly healthcare facility is superior to a traditional building, why not opt for a green building? Many folks ask if it must cost more...
The current crisis in healthcare is not limited to issues of access, reimbursement, and soaring costs. Among primary healthcare deliverers there exists a crisis in facilities that is every bit as acute. In the Southeastern United States especially, many small, rural...
Established: 1938 Staff: 85 Locations: Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, and Jacksonville, Fla. Healthcare Markets: Acute Care, Behavioral/Mental Health, Education/Research, Long-Term Care, Wellness Centers Services: Architecture, Certificate...
