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Along the banks of Lake Superior, Essentia Health's St. Mary's Medical Center redefines the patient experience and challenges contemporary #healthcaredesign strategies with bold, innovative, and sustainable solutions. Our design team and partners envisioned a hospital environment that is comfortable, welcoming, and efficient for patients, families, and staff. Its iconic façade pays homage to the rolling fog of the largest lake in the world and provides striking views throughout each of its 19 floors. Its public areas have the engaging warmth of hospitality spaces, and its patient-centric design drives impactful outcomes by consolidating adaptable inpatient rooms, procedure rooms, and flexibly planned outpatient spaces. At nearly a million SF and the length of 2 football fields, this monumental hospital remains a community-based hospital that puts patients and families first. https://lnkd.in/efCAe96x

Entertainment Nation at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History is the first permanent exhibit dedicated to the nation’s entertainment history. This exhibit, which spans from the mid-19th century to today, showcases iconic artifacts and connects them to the pivotal political and cultural events that have shaped our present day. Collaborating with the talented team at Reich&Petch, EwingCole focused on the exhibit's infrastructure planning and installation. Within the renovated west wing designed by EwingCole, the space features flexible galleries and a black box space with modular power and data systems designed to simplify exhibit setup and reconfiguration. Visit our Design Portfolio to learn more about the space: https://lnkd.in/dEAQ2DF4 #EwingCole #Smithsonian #EntertainmentNation #ExhibitDesign #Architecture #Culture

Join EwingCole and the AIA Philadelphia as we proudly host PEA’s BIG Event, returning in person this year! This highly anticipated event offers the perfect atmosphere for networking with emerging professionals from across the Philadelphia region. Whether you're a recent graduate, young architect, or designer, we welcome you to connect with peers and industry leaders on Thursday, August 29th, at the social event of the Summer. Register here: https://ow.ly/M5bh50T7wPI Kick off your weekend by mingling with fellow professionals and discovering more about the PEA Committee. Please note, attendees must be 21+ years old to join the festivities.

Our own Director of Sustainable Design, Maria Papiez, M.S., AIA, NCARB, is joining SEGD for a virtual talk on materials selection and its profound impact on the environment and our communities. We hope to see you there! https://ow.ly/UHgp50T6Wn5

Essentia Health's St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN, was awarded this year's Best Project in Healthcare by Engineering News-Record Mid-West! The new St. Mary’s Medical Center represents a monumental investment in the region. The lake-side hospital redefines what patients have come to expect from their healthcare providers with bold, innovative, and sustainable solutions. Thank you, ENR and all of our partners who made this possible. To learn more about St. Mary's Medical Center, visit our Design Portfolio: https://lnkd.in/gDMUNsZS #HealthcareDesign #AwardWinning #SustainableArchitecture #InnovativeDesign #ENRBestProjects #HospitalDesign #EssentiaHealth #DuluthMN

One of our firm's goals is to reach out to younger generations and provide them with the tools and support they need to lead successful educations and careers. That's why we're proud to participate in Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia's Backpack-A-Thon. Our small but mighty team joined thousands of volunteers from across the Philadelphia area to pack 35,000 backpacks with school supplies that will go to kids in need and set them up for success in the coming school year. Thank you to our volunteers for your passion and work ethic! #EwingColeCares #CommunityOutreach #Philanthropy #BackpackAThon #SupportingEducation #CradlesToCrayons #KidsInNeed #Volunteer #BuildingFutures

EwingCole recognizes the importance of creating opportunities for those traditionally underrepresented in our field and struggling to gain access to fulfilling careers in design. Our goal is to address this issue by building pathways and pipelines through these obstacles in their education from K-cap and gown. We are proud to support organizations like the National Organization of Minority Architects in their efforts to elevate and support young architects on their career paths. Learn more about the Prescott Reavis HBCU Grant: https://lnkd.in/e5txs2ku

News from the Lone Star state! We're thrilled to welcome R. Gannon Gries, our new regional director at our Fort Worth, TX, office. Check out the latest news and get to know Gannon: https://lnkd.in/dBhCMMmP

Today, we proudly celebrate National Disability Independence Day, marking the signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)! According to the CDC, 15% of the global population has a disability. In the US, about 25% of the population faces these challenges. Our understanding of what is or who has a disability has evolved over the last three decades, and barriers to vital healthcare persist. Studies highlight that due to limited design solutions that go beyond ADA requirements, people with disabilities are often excluded from comprehensive preventive care and community health promotion efforts. To address these issues, architects and designers increasingly embrace Inclusive Design principles to mitigate everyday challenges. Our Design Research team works with clients to implement solutions that lead to a more equitable experience for everyone. Today on the blog, the team offers key insights into their work for building owners, healthcare providers, and other design professionals to consider when designing their next project. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/e5tigrHu #NationalDisabilityIndependenceDay #ADA #InclusiveDesign #EquityInDesign #AccessibilityMatters

📰 News to Share from the Press Section! We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve, Louisiana! This state-of-the-art facility offers a variety of resources, creative programming, and specialty spaces for learning and community engagement. Councilwoman Tammy Houston, a family member of Leroy D. Williams, described him as “a man of honor, intelligence, and education,” and expressed that the library is a dream come true for the community. Director Andrea Tullos praised the dedicated design team and contractors, adding, “We have a true group of professional and dedicated individuals who are very interested in providing exemplary customer service, supporting all our unique services, and creating a welcoming environment at all our libraries. I am honored to serve alongside them.” https://ow.ly/7PiP50SIbL8 #CommunityLibrary #GrandOpening #EwingColeDesign