Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower

completed

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital located on a dense campus within a residential neighborhood. The five-story surgical tower, funded in part by a $25 million gift from Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin, will replace and expand the campus’ existing surgical suite and support services, and expand the one-story emergency department. The building consists of dozens of surgical, medical surgical, and preoperative and recovery rooms, plus other centers and facilities for patients, families and staff. The project includes a new multistory lobby, a staff rooftop terrace, a healing garden, a rooftop helipad, utility bridge, and pedestrian bridge. The construction team addressed challenges including maintaining the existing emergency department operational during construction and creating a flexible building envelope with metal fins for shading and privacy.