36 Medical Awards 2017/18 MEDICAL ARCHITECTS OF THE YEAR JHS Architecture: Integrated Design JHS Architecture Integrated Design is a full service architectural, engineering and interior design firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Founded in 1986, the firm has over three decades of experience in medical architecture and designing facilities such as hospitals, outpatient care, imaging facilities, and physicians office buildings. However, their realm of expertise is not limited to designing and planning medical premises and facilities. JHS is also experienced in hospitality, sport and university architecture, having designed resort hotel’s, sports facilities, educational facilities and numerous commercial projects. The firm is experienced in designing LEED certified, Joint Commission accredited, Sustainable Healthcare facilities. Through their work in medical architecture, they combined their expertise in designing hotels, condominiums and other hospitality facilities with designing first class healthcare centres, creating stunning facilities. Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital is among one of their recently completed projects. It is JHS’s fourth project for the Palmetto Health System. The firm renovated the existing cancer facilities into the new Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, designing facilities to offer all aspects of care and treatment, including diagnostic, surgeries, family amenities and patient treatment rooms. Part of what made this project stands out is their approach to creating friendly facilities in the first free standing children’s hospital in South Carolina. Collaborating with Stanley Beaman and Sears, the firm took great care in designing a child-friendly environment, infusing colour, light and play into their plans. While ensuring that the facilities meet the hospital staff’s needs, JHS helped create charming surroundings where young children can feel safe. They created a visually beautiful and engaging building. Randy L. Sides AIA NCARB Chairman of the Board www.jhs-architects.com +1 803 252 2400 rlsides@jhs-architects.com Incorporating their knowledge of hospitality architecture, from design hotels and resorts, with their understanding of the needs of the medical industry, they have created a series of stunning buildings and facilities UNITED STATES