Seattle, Washington

Hybrid Operating Room for Neurosurgery

Work done in fully operational Level 1 trauma center

2,000 sq. ft

Completed in 2020

First Progressive Design-Build healthcare project in the state of Washington

Utilized lean design process including virtual 3D mock-up

Work done while at Ankrom Moisan Architects

Project role: Interior Designer

Photography by: Claire Schatzle

Harborview Medical Center’s 2,000 sq ft hybrid operating room (OR) remodel integrated bi-plane imaging technology, enabling neurosurgeons to operate while using advanced imaging in the same space. Located in Seattle’s only Level 1 trauma hospital, the team delivered this highly complex project using a progressive design-build approach, streamlining the process and ensuring timely, cost-effective results.

The design team and clinicians incorporated lean methodologies such as pull planning, tabletop design sessions, and virtual reality 3D mock-ups to test workflows before construction, ensuring the OR’s layout met operational needs. A new integrated ceiling system reduced the overall construction timeline. The team completed this meticulously designed remodel on time, under budget, and with zero change orders.

DBIA National Award of Merit in Healthcare, 2020

DBIA National Small Project of the year Award , 2020

ACEC 2021 Engineering Excellence Award Best in State Gold Award for Complexity