Humboldt Park Health Interior Renovation, Chicago, Illinois Jesuit college prep school, USA Architectural News
Humboldt Park Health in Chicago
Sep 12, 2021
Design: JGMA
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Humboldt Park Health Interior Renovation
Humboldt Park Health, a 100-year-old building located in the heart of Chicago?s Puerto Rican neighborhood, is a critical safety net healthcare provider whose mission is to provide high quality, compassionate, and affordable health care services by partnering directly with patients, families, employees, physicians, and the communities served. The interior renovation project represents a critical first step in a Wellness District Master Plan, with the main objective of completely rethinking the health and well-being of area residents.
The firm planned and designed the renovation and reimagination of the lower levels and functions within, specifically related to patient care, visitor flow, and wayfinding. The project consists of over 25,000 sq-ft of work, split into 22 individual phases, and seeks to create a warm and welcoming environment reflecting the quality of the care provided within, as well as defining a cohesive wayfinding strategy throughout the first floor.

The interior transformation includes new floor, wall, and ceiling finishes to brighten and enliven the interior environment through a bold and expressive introduction of color, as well as to provide clear wayfinding for patient access to the various programs th...