PHOTO TOUR: Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center
Jeffrey Totaro
Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center: The expanded ED provides enhanced connectivity between the facility's three primary structures.
Jeffrey Totaro
Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center: The building's bright interior shines through to the exterior, illuminating the surrounding area throughout the night. This symbolizes and emphasizes the facility’s position as a beacon to the community, serving patients 24 hours a day.
Jeffrey Totaro
Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center: The hospitality-infused central desk serves as a focal point for guest arrivals; it stands adjacent to the space’s new café and additional waiting area.
Jeffrey Totaro
Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center: The neutral concourse gives way to a prominent color wash, starting with the Old Bridge Medical branded blue at the main lobby and later transforming into a warm red to reinforce the emergency department walk-in entry point.
Jeffrey Totaro
Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center: Ample seating upon entry provides patients and their families comfortable places to relax as they await care. Soft hues and lighting contribute to a sense of calm that pervades the space.
Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Old Bridge, N.J. To meet the evolving needs of the local community and broaden its emergency services and overall capacity, the organization enlisted Philadelphia and New York-based architecture and design firm FCA to expand the existing campus and implement a new emergency department (ED).
Slated for completion in the first quarter of 2022, the 24,000-square-foot expansion nearly doubles Old Bridge Medical Center’s ED footprint. The design team’s addition of 25 private patient rooms and the construction of a concourse linking all the campus buildings is set to improve the overall campus circulation.
Inside, natural textures and patterns throughout the space contribute to a warm and calming atmosphere. The main lobby acts as a focal point for arriving patients, greeting them with fresh amenity spaces including a new café.
Further, custom graphics and wallcoverings give the space a unique feel, grounding it in the community through a recognizable visual identity and Old Hackensack Meridian Health’s branded blue.
Project details
Facility name: Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center
Location: Old Bridge, N.J.
Completion date: March 2022
Owner: Hackensack Meridian Health
Total project area: 34,000 square feet
Total construction cost: $27 million
Cost/sq. ft.: N/A
Architecture firm: FCA
Interior design: FCA
Construction Manager: Turner Construction
Engineering: PWI Engineering (MEP contractor), Dewberry (civil), O’Donnell & Naccarato (structural)
Builder: Turner Construction
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