Levine Children's Hospital

1000, Blythe Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, United States

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Levine Children's Hospital

1000, Blythe Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, United States

Firm

Karlsberger

Type

Government + Health › Medical Facility

YEAR

2007

SIZE

100,000 sqft - 300,000 sqft

BUDGET

$50M - 100M

The new 181-bed dedicated children’s hospital serves 32 pediatric specialties, all of which are supported by family-friendly spaces, such as lounges, reading areas, meeting and classroom spaces, and a Family Resource Center featuring a pediatric health library.The design of the hospital uses light, technology, and art to create an environment that is dynamic and interactive. The building’s translucent skin allows natural light in which is then manipulated by colorful laminated films and dichroic glass, creating prismatic effects that bring the hospital to life. Colored LED lighting on the reveals of the building has the ability to change the character of the hospital depending on the time of day, while also serving as a beacon to the community.More than 600 pieces of artwork can be found throughout the hospital, most of which were donated to the hospital through a local magazine’s art contest. This artwork, along with the hospital’s progressive design, has led to the development of a brand for the hospital that is sophisticated, unique, recognizable, and continues to evolve.