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INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO

RTA Architects

St. Francis Medical Center NICU
Expansion and Renovation COLORADO
SPRINGS, COLO.

Single-family private rooms are organized with staff, patient, and family zones with varying levels of privacy to
promote kangaroo care and family bonding. Photo: Courtesy of RTA Architects and Time Frame Images

With three zones (Contemplative, Reflective, and Restorative), the Wellness Garden at the St. Francis Medical
Center Level III NICU provides respite for families featuring skylights, whimsical art pieces, unique lighting
fixtures, and a meditative stone labyrinth. Photo: Courtesy of RTA Architects and Time Frame Images

State-of-the-art couplet care rooms promote mother-baby bonding by allowing mothers and babies to be kept
together in the same room to receive round-the-clock care from one nursing team. This NICU is one of the few
in the nation with this specialized care. Photo: Courtesy of RTA Architects and Time Frame Images

Due to unpreceded growth in northern Colorado Springs, the St. Francis Medical Center
(SFMC) retained RTA Architects to expand their
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU),
increasing capacity from 30 to 46 beds.
The design is based on the Family Integrated
Care model and features two state-of-the-art
couplet care rooms which promote mother-baby
bonding. Mothers and babies are kept together
in the same room and receive round-the-clock
care from one nursing team. This NICU is one of
the few in the nation with this specialized care.
Increased space was also designed to care for
multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) in the same room,
easing family visits. In each private patient
room, advanced room lighting supports and
stimulates babies' circadian rhythms to promote
growth and accelerate babies' release to home.
A family pre-discharge room closely models the
experience of home to support parents preparing to transition out of the hospital.
A NICU family lounge and Wellness Garden
were designed to provide respite and to allow
families to connect. The garden leads to a Sky
Lobby and outdoor patio with mountain views
for staff and families. Biomimicry, unique local
artwork, and extensive daylighting are featured
throughout.

DESIGN TEAM:

John Hoelscher, AIA,
principal-in-charge;
Paul Reu, AIA,
project manager;
Mark Pierson, AIA,
project architect; Eric
Ward, AIA, project
architect; Sheva
Willoughby, AIA,
production architect;
Jessica Massie, RA,
interior design; Jon
Bock, AIA, LEED AP
BD+C, construction
administration;
Dave Magargal,
AIA, director of
construction
administration
CONTACT:

John Hoelscher, AIA
john@rtaarchitects.
com
(719) 471-7566
www.rtaarchitects.
com

(Left) The Patio and Sky Lobby at the St. Francis Medical Center Level
III NICU provide spaces with mountain views for families and staff to
recharge and connect. Photo: Courtesy of RTA Architects and Time
Frame Images

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EDITORIAL
SHOW TALK
IN TRANSITION
FIRST LOOK
TAKE FIVE
THE HCD 10
PROJECT BRIEFS
LIGHT AND BRIGHT
FROM THE GROUND UP
ENGINEERING A STEP AHEAD
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FILLING THE VOID
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT TEXTILES
THE CENTER
FACE TIME
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