Client

HCA Healthcare

Location

Kingwood, TX

Expertise

Healthcare

Services

Architecture, Interior Design, Experiential Design and Wayfinding,

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, which has been serving the Lake Houston and East Montgomery communities for over 30 years, sought to improve its facilities and services to meet the growing needs of the community. The existing surgery department, located in a building originally designed as a shopping mall, required significant updates and innovative solutions to continue providing state-of-the-art care. To accomplish this, our team added 8,000 square feet of newly constructed space and renovated 15,000 square feet of existing space, enhancing critical surgical care services in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. 

4
advanced operating rooms
2
endoscopy suites
8
PACU spaces
9
pre-operative rooms

Converting the space and layout of a shopping mall into a modern healthcare facility posed unique challenges, including creating a seamless flow from the patient towers to the new outpatient spaces. Significant upgrades were made to meet hospital standards, such as expanding the central sterile department to accommodate a growing patient base and separating outpatient and inpatient services to improve operational efficiency and overall patient experience. 

The newly expanded outpatient surgery department is designed to accommodate a variety of minimally invasive procedures that do not require an overnight stay, aiming to provide improved patient outcomes and faster recovery times for a higher level of care for every patient. The department includes four advanced operating rooms, two endoscopy suites, eight post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) spaces, and nine pre-operative rooms. A new dedicated waiting area   creates a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients and families. The department also prioritizes convenience for patients by offering flexible scheduling options and an efficient check-in process. 

The design of the outpatient surgery department emphasizes a warm, clean, and bright atmosphere. Regional influences are incorporated into the aesthetic, which is harmoniously integrated with the existing design of the hospital to create a cohesive and inviting environment.