Case Study: NewYork-Presbyterian achieves resilient, healing ambulatory care with HOK

NewYork-Presbyterian delivers a 734,000 sq. ft. healing urban oasis with HOK

The customer, NewYork-Presbyterian (NYP), sought to create a new vision for future world-class healthcare with an ambulatory care center on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Their challenge was to design a facility that could support advancements in medicine and patient care. The vendor, HOK, provided a comprehensive suite of services including architecture, interiors, sustainable design, and planning to help achieve this.

HOK designed and delivered the David H. Koch Center, a resilient and flexible three-in-one facility housing ambulatory care, a women and newborn hospital, and an integrative health program. The solution prioritized patient comfort with hospitality-inspired design, access to natural light, and sustainable features. The result was a project that set new standards for healthcare design, earning LEED Gold certification under the stringent LEED Healthcare system and winning multiple awards for its innovation.

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