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North Carolina Heart and Vascular Hospital

Client
UNC Health Rex
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina
What we did
Programming, Master Planning, Architecture, Interior Design, Healthcare Planning
Size
306,000-SF New Construction, 3,480-SF Renovation
Collaboration
Associate Architect BBH Design

UNC Health Rex in Raleigh built the new North Carolina Heart & Vascular Hospital to bring the most advanced technology to their community, gather top specialists in one location, and teach others how to lead heart-healthy lives.

Every aspect of UNC Health Rex’s design balances rapid medical response and advanced technology with a calming environment. Upon a patient’s arrival, the high-tech exterior conveys a promise of quality modern healthcare, while the curved form offers a warm welcome. A healing garden, linked paths, and courtyards blend the modern facilities with the serene landscape.

Awards

  • 1
    Triangle Business Journal SPACE Award
  • 2
    City of Raleigh Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Community Appearance
  • 3
    IIDA Texas Oklahoma Best in City Center
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Lean design

Designed for urgency. Engineered for precision

Every second is crucial when the heart is distressed. Lean design allows for efficiency in urgent situations. Two hybrid procedure rooms are specifically designed for the latest minimally invasive procedures and equipped with the most advanced imaging systems. The catheterization labs operate in the same-hand position in relation to their control room, giving the physician a clear side-view of the patient, optimizing time and performance. Oversized elevators improve case cart turn-around times, making sterile supplies readily available. 

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Connected care. Closer to patients.

Each patient room floor has two nursing units comprised of two 10-bed neighborhoods and staff support spaces, encouraging nurse collaboration as well as minimizing their steps to maximize time spent with patients.

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Conference center

Learning, innovation, and collaboration

The Conference Center for Innovation and Learning accommodates more than 200 people. It primarily supports academic teaching programs but is used for various events, including nutrition lessons with the executive chef at the demonstration kitchen.

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