Stakeholder engagement was a high priority for the design team on this complex project.
The Banner University Medical Center was a ground up, 9-story hospital tower built directly adjacent to the existing University Medical Center. Working alongside our Associate Architect, Shepley Bulfinch, GLHN designed a state-of-the-art facility to house modern healthcare services for the Tucson community. Our objective was to design a comfortable, healing environment for the patient that was easy to navigate and connected to nature. Daylight was the prioritized natural element based on discussions with various user groups. Unlike other facilities of the region, every patient room has access to natural light. Fit and finish was also important to the overall design, promoting the effectiveness of creating a healing environment. Throughout the facility, colors, materials, and artwork were utilized to establish a comfortable, home-like feeling.
- ENR Southwest Healthcare Best Project
- AZRE RED Healthcare Project of the Year
