From the design side of healthcare facilities, the metaverse and digital twins are generating a great deal of interest and experimentation. These emerging technologies enable designers to replicate facilities in different locations with limited disruption. Meanwhile, these new technologies also allow for a more hands-on approach from hospital officials. With digital renderings, healthcare facilities managers can interact more, suggest enhancements and see the changes in real-time.

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Former FCA president John Campbell and his successor spoke to the Business Journal about the change in leadership, where the firm is headed, and what challenges it faces.

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Seeking to gain a deeper understanding of what the healthcare industry was facing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the key design issues associated with the challenges faced, FCA conducted a series of client interviews.

This series of interviews took place over a five-month period with 15 key stakeholders from six Northeast healthcare institutions, both urban and suburban, to understand the major takeaways and overall impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare industry.

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Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Old Bridge, N.J. To meet the evolving needs of the local community and broaden its emergency services and overall capacity, the organization enlisted Philadelphia and New York-based architecture and design firm FCA to expand the existing campus and implement a new emergency department (ED).

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To address growing patient volumes, the Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center in Old Bridge, New Jersey, will debut an expanded emergency department with additional treatment rooms in early 2022. To modernize the current campus and optimize the existing 25,000-square-foot emergency department, Hackensack Meridian turned to architecture and design firm FCA to expand their campus.

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FCA, an architecture, planning, and interior design firm, announced that ten team members have recently been named shareholders including: Joe Doherty, Dana Eddowes, Steven Stainbrook, Christopher Marotto, James Hammond, Charles Hemphill, Stephen Jouflas, Elena Casacio-Kotsur, Beverley Spencer, and Denis Kovalich. The announcement follows the firm’s recent rebrand and reinforces the organization’s commitment to supporting the professional growth of its employees.

“FCA is proud to solidify the well-deserved position and promising future of these leaders within our organization,” says John Campbell, President of FCA. “This is a committed group of individuals who have made a remarkable impact on our firm and I look forward to witnessing their continued growth and dedication.”

FCA has acquired legacy firm Fred M. Humphrey & Associates.

Originally founded in 1954, FCA opened its Orlando, Florida office in September of 2019, focusing on healthcare after following clients in the medical field from the northeast region. The acquisition of Fred M. Humphrey & Associates will bring a depth of experience and a new level of service to the firm’s legacy clients. The consolidation of knowledge between these organizations will enable FCA to continue serving existing clients within the healthcare space while supporting the firm’s plans for growth both regionally and within the S&T, workplace, and education sectors.

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FCA, a leading New York and Philadelphia-based architecture and design firm, announced today that it has acquired a legacy firm, Fred M. Humphrey & Associates. Together, the firms will share their regional presence, knowledge, and relationships to design spaces uniquely suited to the needs of those who use them.

“FCA is thrilled to have a firm with such a rich history in Central Florida join our team. With experience supporting medical institutions over the last several decades, Fred M. Humphrey & Associates will bring their expertise and intimate knowledge of the area to further establish FCA as a design leader in the Southeast,” says Aran McCarthy AIA, Principal, Healthcare, FCA.

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FCA, a leading Philadelphia-based architecture and design firm, announced today that it is officially dropping the company name, “Francis Cauffman Architects,” from the brand, effective immediately. This rebrand allows the organization to continue diversifying its portfolio, free of name associations while providing further brand clarity and consistency.

“We believe that this rebrand is in the best interest of both our firm and our clients,” says President of FCA, John Campbell. “It’s important to create room for future growth while fine-tuning our existing processes and branding efforts. We’re excited to continue to honor the initials of the firm’s founders while evolving and expanding the breadth of our expertise under our new name.”

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The pandemic permanently changed healthcare design in several ways. Temperature checks have become the norm along with spaced out seating and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) stations. Many of these practices will remain after the pandemic’s conclusion, since the avoidance of any type of viral spread is a top priority.

Healthcare design is evolving rapidly as patient experience is becoming a major goal for hospitals. In this Q&A with Catherine Gow, principal Health Facilities Planning, and Jennifer Kenson, principal Interior Design for Francis Cauffman Architects (FCA), we cover a few of those factors that healthcare facilities are considering, including reception area square footage, how patients are seated and how they connect with workers.

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