Fox Rothschild is a 100-year-old American law firm with 950 attorneys practicing in over 75 practice areas, blending local experience with national reach. Recently, Fox Rothschild teamed with Francis Cauffman Architects (FCA) to design a workplace that would accommodate an expanding Chicago office after merging with a local firm — one that would bring all attorneys and staff together in one modern and cohesive space. This project, which is located on the 16th floor of 353 North Clark Street, joins the extensive portfolio of projects completed by FCA for Fox Rothschild — a partnership that has lasted for more than 25 years.

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Francis Cauffman Architects (FCA) recently designed the new Liberty Property Trust headquarters, an office geared to fit a variety of workstyles. To determine what the Liberty Property Trust team wanted in their new home, FCA conducted workplace surveys, focus groups, and tours with executive leadership. The results indicated a preference for an open floor plan, benching systems, breakout areas, and conference rooms that, together, created a productive and efficient workspace. By focusing on what employees want, FCA was able to produce an environment that had a space for every type of employee workstyle.

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FCA proudly announces that their Brooklyn Health Center wins an AIA PA award for

The Brooklyn Health Center is a revolutionary new facility where patients self-room and complete their visits in under an hour. We conceived of the Health Center as a distinct element within the building’s teardrop-like form: the play of light throughout the day lets the eyes of passersby shift from the frits and fins of the glass curtain wall to the bright red, curving form of the Health Center bustling within. At the end of the day, when the sun sets, the lights of the building bring its interior into focus, on the Health Center, the building’s beating heart, in the midst of a diverse and vibrant neighborhood in Downtown Brooklyn.

In this series, Healthcare Design asks leading healthcare design professionals, firms, and owners to tell us what’s got their attention and share some ideas on the subject.

Joseph Doherty is a principal at FCA (Philadelphia). Here, he shares his thoughts on designing for behavioral health facilities and the importance design plays in patient care.

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FCA has announced the opening of its new Florida office, located in Orlando.

Orlando is currently the 2nd fastest growing region in the United States. Recent changes to Florida's Certificate of Need requirements in healthcare show a tremendous potential for significant capital investment in the sector. FCA can bring its expertise in healthcare planning and design to the region to support the health systems throughout Florida. 

FCA currently has three active projects in Florida, which include projects in Tampa, Miami, and West Palm Beach, along with a new project in Puerto Rico. By opening the office in Florida FCA will be better able to support its clients and reinforce their reputation as a client-focused firm.

Aran McCarthy, AIA, NCARB will act as the Healthcare Principal-in-Charge for Orlando Operations and will be supported by Paul Degillio, Senior Project Manager. 

The address of the new office is:
20 North Orange Avenue, Suite 1100
Orlando, Florida 32801

Francis Cauffman Architects (FCA), a leading full-service architecture and design firm based in Philadelphia and New York, is pleased to share the recent promotion of Denise Thompson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C to Principal. Thompson’s new position follows FCA’s appointment of eight new Associate and Senior Associate promotions, which help to underscore the firm’s sustained dedication to growth and development across all levels and market sectors.

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Equus Capital Partners has marked the topping out of a five-story, 378,000-square-foot headquarters for AmeriHealth Caritas at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square.

AmeriHealth Caritas is expected to move into the building during the fourth quarter of 2020. That project also involves development of a three-level parking garage. AmeriHealth Caritas spent two years searching for a new headquarters before settling on Ellis Preserve last fall.

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What does it take to create workspaces that are not only innovative, but foster innovation as well? Francis Cauffman Architects President John Campbell describes his seven-step process for designing these cutting-edge environments.

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A new wave of highly efficient emergency care facilities is upping the ante on patient care. All hospital systems have unique models of care delivery but each shares a common goal: to improve the overall patient experience, which includes minimizing time spent in the waiting room, as well as reducing the overall length of stay. this goal of maximum efficiency and re-thinking the patient experience has created different spaces that are uncommon to the typical ED.

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