PRACTICE PARTNERING PARADIGM The future appears to favor three types of architectural practice: niche specialists, global giants, and local practices. This is the view shared by three U.S. firms, each an international leader in its specialty. Together they are crafting an innovative response. — Published 2001.0530
	DESIGNS ON HIGH TOUCH HEALTHCARE The Wasatch Mountains serve as a dramatic backdrop for the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah. The mountain theme is incorporated throughout the facility — from its curved parapets and sculptured stone fountain to the grassy park with tree-covered walking trails. Inside, the facility hosts lush landscapes, floor-to-ceiling glass, and a soothing garden. In the lobby, a grand piano plays classical music. A concierge greets and assists visitors. — Published 2001.0328
	A MORE COMFORTABLE CHILDBIRTH UNIT NBBJ has gone beyond common trends in women's healthcare facility design in transforming a rectilinear shell space within an existing hospital into a comforting healthcare environment for childbirth. The 32,000 square foot (3000-square meter) The Ohio State University (OSU) Doan Hall Maternity Center includes 12 private labor-delivery rooms, a Cesarean-section unit, recovery room, outpatient triage area, and a waiting area. The unit adjoins the previously remodeled neonatal intensive care unit, nurseries, and administration. — Published 2001.0131

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