Project Description
A new 29,500-square-foot surgical unit addition at Baptist Medical Center Nassau expands and modernizes the campus’ confined surgical department. By relocating the existing surgery department, new opportunities for future improvements become available in the vacated space. The addition serves as the new public face for the campus and features updated signage to welcome patients and visitors. These improvements aim to enhance the patient experience, and support the health system’s commitment to quality care.
The exterior architecture features large expanses of storefront glazing, bringing daylight into the waiting area, while helping to frame the main entrance to the hospital. Clerestory windows at the preoperative care rooms are offset by lighter stucco accent panels. The modern interior reflects the local topography, through a soothing palette of coastal blues, whites and grays, as well as large-format art installation. A lively watercolor piece created by local artist William Maurer journeys through Nassau County’s landscapes—from the beach and the waterways, to the pines in the western part of the county. A local photographer captured the watercolor as a high-resolution image, which is displayed on a 59-foot wall.