Marion Health East Hospital

A new 113,000-square-foot, four-story building designed as an acute-care hospital with a comprehensive range of ambulatory services., © Caleb Tkach, AIAP

The design is inspired by the healing elements of the natural world, integrating these influences to create a harmonious environment., © Caleb Tkach, AIAP

Warm finishes and calming colors create a welcoming nurse station and supportive patient-centered environment., © Caleb Tkach, AIAP

The hospital opened with 20 inpatient beds, expandable to 50 without additional construction or infrastructure upgrades., © Caleb Tkach, AIAP

Bright, open rehabilitation gym promotes healing and wellness with modern equipment, natural light, and supportive spaces., © Caleb Tkach, AIAP

Inviting café space offers healthy dining options in a comfortable environment for patients and visitors., © Caleb Tkach, AIAP

Bright, open waiting space enhances comfort with modern furnishings and welcoming design., © Caleb Tkach, AIAP

State-of-the-art operating room supports advanced surgical procedures with adaptable design and integrated technology systems., © Caleb Tkach, AIAP

Energy-efficient boilers provide reliable operation and optimize energy performance for critical building systems., © Caleb Tkach, AIAP

Energy-efficient switchgear and distribution systems ensure dependable power for seamless performance., © Caleb Tkach, AIAP

This new standalone hospital in Gas City, Indiana represents a significant expansion of the footprint for Marion Health, aiming to enhance healthcare accessibility for a currently under-served community.

The vision for the hospital campus and its facilities is deeply reflective of the rich industrial heritage that characterizes the Grant County area. The design is inspired by the healing elements of the natural world, integrating these influences to create a harmonious environment. The facility’s architecture and interior design celebrate the coexistence of industry and life in all its forms, blending the robust industrial aesthetic with the calming presence of nature.

This hospital was developed as an easily accessible, patient-centered environment that incorporates advanced technology and offers a hospitality-like atmosphere. Every aspect of the process was carefully planned with the utmost convenience of patients, healthcare providers, and staff in mind. The goal was to create a space that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of all who use it, ensuring a seamless and comfortable healthcare experience.

The facility includes a new 113,000-square-foot, four-story building designed as an acute-care hospital with a comprehensive range of ambulatory services. Energy efficiency and sustainability goals were carefully balanced with the realities of a smaller maintenance staff, resulting in robust yet maintainable engineering solutions. The hospital is equipped with the capability to fully exhaust the emergency department in “pandemic mode.” A wind model study informed the strategic placement of intake and effluent discharge locations to optimize safety and performance.

FIRM: BSA

DESIGN TEAM: architect/engineer/interior design/commissioning (BSA), structural/civil engineer (JPS Consulting Engineers), mechanical contractor (Shambaugh & Son), electrical contractor (J&J Electric), sitework contractor (Bunn, Inc.), landscape contractor (Keyscapes, Inc.), commercial food services consultant (Reitano Design Group), general contractor (The Hagerman Group)

COMPLETED: April 2024