2022 Best of Globe Winner | Akron, United States

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is a new specialty hospital, one of the only hospitals in the world dedicated exclusively to orthopaedic and plastic/reconstructive care located in Fairlawn, Ohio. The 165,000-square-foot hospital has three levels, which includes 12 operating rooms, 60 private patient rooms, along with a quick care outpatient component. A unique architectural feature to note is the internal courtyard on level three where the patient rooms reside, providing each patient room a view to the exterior, while maintaining an efficient footprint and clear circulation for patients, family and staff. The exterior architectural moves on level one are also important to note; where the circulation paths are strategically carved into the building to provide covered experiences for patients and family members as they approach the building and are discharged, which provide a sense of security and intimacy.