Following the impact of Hurricane Katrina, these redevelopment projects stood as a symbol of hope and healing following a devastated community facing a long road back to recovery.
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When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, Keesler Community Hospital suffered extensive flood damage, leaving half the facility underwater and inoperable. In response, a comprehensive master plan was launched to restore and modernize the campus. Early reconstruction efforts focused on essential infrastructure and a new radiation oncology clinic, both symbolic of the community’s resilience and commitment to healing.
The hospital’s redevelopment prioritized patient well-being through evidence-based design. Natural light, soothing colors, and regional textures were integrated throughout the new inpatient tower and oncology clinic to create a calm, comforting environment. Features like garden views, same-handed patient rooms, and decentralized nurse stations were strategically planned to reduce stress, improve safety, and enhance both patient and staff experience.
RLF’s master plan guided the hospital’s transformation with long-term resilience in mind. Critical systems were elevated above the floodplain, and infrastructure was redesigned to withstand future storms. Through thoughtful design and collaboration with medical staff, the rebuilt Keesler Community Hospital not only restored essential services but redefined what it means to deliver healthcare with compassion, clarity, and southern hospitality.
When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, Keesler Community Hospital suffered extensive flood damage, leaving half the facility underwater and inoperable. In response, a comprehensive master plan was launched to restore and modernize the campus. Early reconstruction efforts focused on essential infrastructure and a new radiation oncology clinic, both symbolic of the community’s resilience and commitment to healing.
The hospital’s redevelopment prioritized patient well-being through evidence-based design. Natural light, soothing colors, and regional textures were integrated throughout the new inpatient tower and oncology clinic to create a calm, comforting environment. Features like garden views, same-handed patient rooms, and decentralized nurse stations were strategically planned to reduce stress, improve safety, and enhance both patient and staff experience.
RLF’s master plan guided the hospital’s transformation with long-term resilience in mind. Critical systems were elevated above the floodplain, and infrastructure was redesigned to withstand future storms. Through thoughtful design and collaboration with medical staff, the rebuilt Keesler Community Hospital not only restored essential services but redefined what it means to deliver healthcare with compassion, clarity, and southern hospitality.
Description
When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, Keesler Community Hospital suffered extensive flood damage, leaving half the facility underwater and inoperable. In response, a comprehensive master plan was launched to restore and modernize the campus. Early reconstruction efforts focused on essential infrastructure and a new radiation oncology clinic, both symbolic of the community’s resilience and commitment to healing.
The hospital’s redevelopment prioritized patient well-being through evidence-based design. Natural light, soothing colors, and regional textures were integrated throughout the new inpatient tower and oncology clinic to create a calm, comforting environment. Features like garden views, same-handed patient rooms, and decentralized nurse stations were strategically planned to reduce stress, improve safety, and enhance both patient and staff experience.
RLF’s master plan guided the hospital’s transformation with long-term resilience in mind. Critical systems were elevated above the floodplain, and infrastructure was redesigned to withstand future storms. Through thoughtful design and collaboration with medical staff, the rebuilt Keesler Community Hospital not only restored essential services but redefined what it means to deliver healthcare with compassion, clarity, and southern hospitality.
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