To modernize its flagship location, Atrium Health partnered with Little to consolidate their outpatient services into a single multi-specialty center adjacent to the 247-bed Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital. Levine Children’s is one of North Carolina’s leading providers of multispecialty pediatric care, delivers over 703,000 primary care visits and 481,000 specialty care visits annually.
The muti-specialty center master plan is centered on providing multidisciplinary spaces to care for patients with complex medical needs. Project guiding principles are to enhance staff efficiency, create an interactive and intuitive environment, and consolidate the patient and family experience.
The Torrey Hemby Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders was completed in April 2023. The third floor, 30,900-square-foot is arranged in on-stage/off-stage format designed to flex between single appointment visits and multidisciplinary clinics. The project also includes an infusion center, lab, pharmacies, several child life play areas, and parent respite spaces. Additional standout features include 18 exam rooms, 25 private infusion rooms, and an innovative “infusionarium” that uses multimedia to provide a calming, immersive experience for patients during treatments.
A multi-clinic floor was completed June 2023. The fourth-floor clinic spans 22,700 square feet and serves multiple specialties, including surgery, urology, plastics, OB-GYN, neurology, epilepsy, and neonatal intensive care follow-up. Its layout organizes 33 exam rooms into three clinical neighborhoods and includes two therapy gyms. By prioritizing natural light and a welcoming atmosphere, the design fosters healing and comfort for patients and their families. Both levels integrate master-planned themed graphics installations and environmental design to create playful, calming distractions while simplifying navigation.
The design for Levels 3 and 4 reflects Little’s commitment to creating healing environments that prioritize patient well-being, reduce stress, and streamline care delivery. On Level 3, a vibrant city theme inspires exploration and engagement, with environmental graphics like walking paths and transit maps providing both playful energy and intuitive wayfinding. Designers positioned patient care areas near windows to maximize natural light, which enhances the healing environment, while interactive features like dry-erase walls in public spaces encourage play and engagement for patients and families. Soft, nausea-reducing colors and textures were thoughtfully selected to create a welcoming and calming atmosphere. Level 3 also connects the north and east wings of the hospital via pedestrian bridges, making it a central hub that houses the 80-person pediatric conference center and a smaller 15-seat meeting room, supporting collaboration and training among multidisciplinary teams.
On Level 4, a serene mountain theme incorporates biophilic design elements like curving walls, organic materials, and illustrations of mountains, forests, and lakes that bring nature indoors while aiding navigation. Natural light fills the space through window-lined corridors, further contributing to the calming and restorative environment. The layout prioritizes efficiency and privacy, with three clinical neighborhoods housing 33 exam rooms and two therapy gyms to support specialties such as surgery, urology, OB-GYN, neurology, epilepsy, and neonatal intensive care follow-up. Together, the designs of Levels 3 and 4 blend functionality with creativity, fostering a sense of comfort and care for patients, families, and staff alike.
This design strategy not only creates welcoming spaces but also promotes operational efficiency and multidisciplinary collaboration, demonstrating Little’s ability to meet the needs of a world-class medical institution while enhancing the patient experience. Post-occupancy surveys show a 90% satisfaction rate, underscoring the impact of these thoughtfully crafted spaces.

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