Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center

PSH opened its first greenfield hospital off its main campus with the intention of bringing its expertise to the greater Harrisburg area. It reinforced close ties to the local community by using the surrounding landscape to inspire the design of the hospital itself, as well as individual interior spaces.
The surrounding river, mountains and meadows are reflected within the interior design. The flow of the nearby river inspired the curvilinear, wood ceiling in the lobby and waiting. Light fixtures and furniture also have flowing curves and bends, reflecting those also found in the exterior form of the hospital.
Each floor incorporates colors reflective of the themes of river, mountain and meadow that help with wayfinding. The interior design also capitalized on a glass curtain wall that reveals the stunning landscape surrounding the facility, uniting it with the neighboring community.

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Details

Architecture Firm: Cannon Design

Project Team: Scott Thomas; Troy Hoggard; Jim Walsh; Meredith Shilling; Julie Dumser; Margi Kaminski; Aimee Platt; Robert Regazzoni; Connor Yue; Mike Mancuso; Brian Avery; Kate St. Laurent; Kurt Kawabata; Angelo Tasca; Chris Kent; Geoff Walters; Alex Kristiansen; Scott Whitehead

Client: Penn State Health

Photographer: Laura Peters

Landscape Architect: MANHAN RYKIEL, Steve Kelly - Landscape Architect

Consultants: Linda Roth Consulting Group - Dietary / Kitchen Consultant; Lasalle Engineering, Jeffrey LaSalle - Code Consultant