Legat Architects’ Steve Blye recognized at national conference for “profound contribution to healthcare industry” [Austin, Texas] – Steve Blye’s hands are often speckled with color . . . evidence of his devotion to shaping pioneering healthcare environments. The colors come from the sketches, renderings, and paintings that he creates, often late into the night, to […]
Wellness
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Special Care Nursery Renovations Improve Efficiency and Comfort
Relationship-based care and nursing excellence drive design of revamped nursery [Geneva, IL] – When parents, grandparents, and siblings enter the revived Level II-E Special Care Nursery of Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital (affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago), they experience a relaxed setting where compassionate care is a priority. What was […]
Chicago Design/Architecture Think Tank Explores Health, Safety, and WELLfare
Third annual Legat/DIRTT symposium brings together leaders in healthcare, education, law enforcement, sustainability, and design to consider the future of performance-enhancing environments “What do we need to quit?” This is the question that Jeff Covey, director of education at DIRTT Environmental Solutions, asked to kick off the third annual Legat/DIRTT Think Tank. More specifically, Covey […]
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Neuro-ICU Renovations Support Caregiver Efficiency, Patient Comfort
Access, observation, and efficiency drive design of revived Neurological Intensive Care Unit [Winfield, IL] – In the intensive care unit (ICU), every moment counts. That’s why when Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (CDH) set out to renovate its Neurological ICU, it wanted to create the most efficient setting possible. CDH also wanted to go beyond the […]
Generations at Neighbors Additions and Renovations Inspired by Regional Culture
“Country cottage” style impresses residents, family members, and staff at rehabilitation and skilled nursing community [Byron, IL] – Every year, the Byron High School Homecoming Parade stops at Generations at Neighbors. Students break ranks to greet residents, who also happen to be their family members, friends, and neighbors. Generations at Neighbors rehabilitation and skilled nursing […]
WELL Building Standard: Health, Wellness, Your Building and You
Vuk Vujovic to discuss people-focused health and wellness building standard at Illinois statewide sustainability conference [Normal, IL] – Vuk Vujovic, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, director of sustainability & energy at Legat Architects, will present: “Health, Wellness, Your Building and You – What Does WELL Building Standard Mean for Higher Education?” at the […]
St. Charles Aquatics Center Plans Unveiled
Public/private partnership aims to build northern Illinois multigenerational swimming destination with social, health, and economic benefits [St. Charles, IL] – In the tri-city area of St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia, swimming is big: there are adult swimmers, high school competitors, children in learn-to-swim programs, and many other pool enthusiasts. Unfortunately, the area has no facility […]
Construction Starts at Generations at Applewood Rehabilitation/ Skilled Nursing Facility
Expansion/renovation to improve quality of life for long- and short-term care residents [Matteson, IL] – Generations at Applewood kicked off a construction project that will enhance its already strong reputation for bringing comfort and care to its residents. Over 29,600 square feet of additions and renovations will expand services, functions, and amenities for short-term and […]
Vista Medical Center East Starts Construction on All Private Room Bed Tower Remodel
Renovations bring more comfort and faster recovery for patients throughout Lake County [Waukegan, IL] – “The number one priority of Vista Health System,” said CEO Barbara Martin at a groundbreaking ceremony on November 14, “is quality care for our patients, and this project will make a tremendous difference in achieving that goal.” The ceremony kicked […]
Oakton Pavillion Renovations Inspire Higher Levels of Care
Renewed rehabilitation/skilled nursing facility offers “something for everyone” to energize formerly underused spaces [Des Plaines, IL] – The first floor at Oakton Pavillion was dark and dated. Residents of the facility mostly avoided the space. Kirsten Schloss, VP of Physical Plant and Dietary Services at Generations Healthcare Network, said, “In addition to no resident rooms, […]
Steve Blye Judges 16th Annual Healthcare Design Showcase
Architect-juror shares observations from national healthcare design competition [Chicago, IL] – Each year, Healthcare Design magazine seeks out leading professionals to judge its Healthcare Design Showcase. For the third year in a row, the organization invited Legat Architects’ Steve Blye to join its jury. Blye joined 18 others including architects, interior designers, academics, and healthcare […]
Adaptive Reuse Projects That Connect Healthcare Providers with Communities
Healthcare providers that want to expand their regional reach often turn to adaptive reuse as a cost effective and speedy means of opening new facilities. Also called repurposing, adaptive reuse involves renovating a facility to transform it from one use to another. For instance, a provider might convert a vacant retail store into an ambulatory […]
