The client wanted to create a space where less intensive procedures and routine imaging could be performed outside the hospital in a more comfortable environment. The goal was to design a code compliant, efficient, and functional suite that contrasted with the clinical feel of the hospital while helping patients feel welcomed and at ease. The resulting 10,100 SF suite was developed inside a newly built medical office building and includes two x-ray rooms, fluoroscopy, CT, four ultrasound rooms, and three ultrasound procedure rooms. It also incorporates a nuclear medicine area with four uptake rooms and a PET/CT room. The layout was carefully planned to support optimal workflow and enhance both staff and patient comfort.

In nuclear medicine, patients may wait up to an hour in uptake rooms after receiving their dosage. These rooms were located close to staff work areas for monitoring and positioned adjacent to imaging spaces to maintain a logical and efficient flow. Because staff member s are cross trained between CT and PET/CT modalities, these rooms were collocated to facilitate communication and collaboration.

Ultrasound and procedure rooms were similarly grouped to minimize travel distances and support teamwork among technicians. Strategically placed tech workstations and a dedicated reading room further reinforce efficient circulation. The procedure rooms were designed with distinct clinical and patient zones using an “on-stage/off-stage” model. Patients enter from a public corridor, while clinicians access the rooms from a staff-only corridor, allowing continuous observation while preserving patient privacy and autonomy.

Architectural planning and interior design worked together to create an environment that feels cohesive, calming, and intuitive. Material selections, lighting, and finishes were chosen to soften the clinical aspects of the space and reinforce the project’s overarching mission: delivering high-quality care in a setting that prioritizes comfort, clarity, and efficiency. This design ultimately enhances the patient experience.