Einstein Healthcare Network Einstein Medical Center Montgomery

Client: Einstein Healthcare Network
Location: East Norriton, PA
Architect: Perkins+Will
Size: 366,000 SF

Agile design readies hospital for future growth

The new Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, acquired by Einstein Healthcare Network (EHN), replaces an outdated facility and expands their services to a broader area in the Philadelphia suburbs. The LEED NC v2.2 Silver certified facility provides critical care, medical/surgical services, as well as ancillary and diagnostic services, including imaging, a perioperative suite, and a new emergency department. The mothers and infants program co-locates the labor and delivery rooms, C-section rooms, neonatal intensive care beds, and well-baby nurseries.

Project Overview

In anticipation of future growth, Gilbane worked with the architect to offer opportunities for improvements that would allow for rapid space modifications
Flexible space was incorporated into the building’s design by incorporating shelled space near departments that were expected to grow, such as the ED and imaging
Adaptability strategies also included demountable walls and modular furniture, mechanical and plumbing systems designed with an eye for conversion and forward-looking engineering to create spaces that can be quickly converted to new use with minimal impact on hospital operations

Gilbane supported EHN in the project development phase, utilizing our Healthcare CostAdvisor to align capital cost and clinical program with their business plan for development. Dozens of major and minor revisions were developed through CostAdvisor to quickly “right-size” the project.