Baptist Health Care at Brent Lane is a full-scale health campus with state-of-the-art facilities that include a new hospital, the Bear Family Foundation Health Center, the Baptist Behavioral Health Unit, and a 23,000-square-foot central energy plant.
The external facade draws connection between water and sky through a combination of movement and texture by using mixed materials. Expansive windows at the hospital entrance help create a natural connection between the exterior and interior, while handcrafted materials like terracotta, wood, bronze and terrazzo are utilized throughout the inside of the building to promote comfort and healing.
The campus design celebrates the area’s natural environment, with a park-like square that includes walking paths, gardens, and areas for patients to work toward recovery in the fresh air. Great care was taken to preserve the historic, centuries-old oak trees that are native to the area as well.
Based on the region’s history with hurricanes and tropical storms, an in-depth analysis led to a design that is rated to withstand a Category 5 hurricane and severe flooding, while still remaining functional even through power and water disruptions.
