At a Glance
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220K
Square Feet
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96
Patient Rooms
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40
Intensive Care Beds
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
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Client
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USACE - Mobile District
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Client
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- USACE - Mobile District
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The James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital has long been at the forefront of providing essential health services to veterans, from primary care to specialties like cardiology, spinal cord injury treatment, and mental health services. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and care, the hospital embarked on a transformative expansion with a 220,000-square-foot (20,439-square-metre) inpatient tower that elevates the healthcare experience for those who served. We provided architecture, branding, buildings engineering, and sustainability design services for this project.
We carefully selected materials and finishes to reflect the local coastal environment, creating a calming, seaside-inspired aesthetic. Thoughtful design details, such as the waterfall-etched glass on the front desk, an accent wall in the lobby reminiscent of driftwood, and abundant natural daylight, all contribute to the space's soothing atmosphere. Each floor has a dedicated color—blue, green, and gold—that ties into the coastal theme while adding clear wayfinding.
Designing the patient tower from the inside out and applying proven research, we created a strategic layout and on-stage/off-stage circulation. Patient floors incorporate a distinctive nursing unit arrangement of collaborative and individual staff stations that enhance visibility while delivering a welcoming experience for visitors. All private acute care patient rooms feature large windows, modular headwall units, ceiling-mounted patient lifts, wardrobe desk areas, and family zones with sleeper sofas for overnight stays.
The tower houses 96 patient rooms, 40 intensive care beds, essential support spaces, and amenities, including outdoor dining facilities, healing gardens, and retail. Serving as the campus’ new front entrance, a light-filled lobby connects to the main hospital through corridors that provide personnel, patient, and public access. A 5,000-square-foot (465-square-metre) renovation of the existing hospital further supports clinical efficiency and improved circulation.
" }At a Glance
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220K
Square Feet
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96
Patient Rooms
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40
Intensive Care Beds
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
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Client
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USACE - Mobile District
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Client
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- USACE - Mobile District