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EXPERTS IN THE PLANNING, PROGRAMMING + DESIGN OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

Our Process At A Glance

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How It Starts

Programming

We start by listening to and narrowing project goals, defining the project's requirements and objectives, and determining the spatial and functional needs for each part of the building.

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Inspiration

Through visual collaboration, we’ll brainstorm your space's look and feel. Through mood boards, review of various design styles, and showcase previous project examples to tailor the design based on your preferences.

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Concepts

Bringing design concepts to life, we specialize in creating 3D vignettes and renderings that capture the essence of each project within its unique site-specific conditions.

Feasibility

At our firm, we conduct comprehensive feasibility studies to evaluate site conditions, zoning regulations, budget constraints, and sustainability goals.

Where We’re Headed

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Design Development

After establishing a concept, our team refines it through precise documentation, technical drawings, and material selection to ensure every aspect aligns with the project’s vision and functionality.

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Documentation

This phase involves creating detailed documents, including code-compliant drawings, specifications, and safety standards, tailored to meet local and national regulatory requirements.

Planning + Design Engagements

Needs Analysis and Design

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Needs analysis (NA) defines your project concept and path to approvals. For new construction, the needs analysis is extended.

NA Typical Deliverables

  • Floor Plan

  • Site Plan

  • Initial Concepts

Design Contract (DC) takes the basis of design from NA and is where the complete set of plans are created for Permitting, Bidding, and Construction.

DC Typical Deliverables

  • Interior Design

  • Engineering

  • Full Set of Plans

Full construction services are available via our construction arm, RWE Design Build, to bring your design to life.

View Our Healthcare Project Portfolio

  • Modern dental office reception area with white walls, a yellow armchair, a white coffee table with a plant and decorative items, a white sideboard with books and a plant, a wall-mounted TV, and a check-in counter with a sign that reads 'Hamlin Periodontics + Implant Dentistry.'
  • Dental examination room with a dental chair, computer, cabinets, and dental tools, illuminated by natural light from large windows.
  • Modern office reception desk with plants and office equipment, light blue accent wall, hanging pendant lights, and wooden cabinetry.
  • Interior of a modern room with a white and yellow accent wall, a black-framed window, a white countertop, a coffee capsule machine, and colorful painted cabinetry with decorative shelving.

Lets Bring Your Vision to Life

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A modern building with glass windows and signs that read 'Urgent Care.' There are people walking outside, including a woman with a child and another woman holding a small child.
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Lobby of a country club with a reception desk, modern black pendant lights, windows with city views, green plants, and minimal modern decor.

Full-Service Healthcare Architecture Firm With Extensive Experience.

  • Typical projects range from 5,000 to 50,000 square feet

  • Full-Service Design Offerings:

    • Planning + Site Design

    • Programming

    • Zoning Entitlement Management

    • Interior Design

    • Architecture

      + Site Selection/Due Diligence

      + Pre-Construction Budgeting

      + Pre-Development

  • Experience with national, corporate clients and private practice

  • Medical Facility Compliance

    • Medicare CMS/ JCAHO accredited facilities

    • State, FGI or IDPH requirements

    • Quad A OBL Surgery Practices

    • CON applications

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