Medical Tourism Awards 2017 27 It is this immense experience and knowledge in the field of medical tourism. The architectural firm has a long history of designing first class facilities to cater to the industry, which has led to JHS becoming a leading authority in medical architecture. The firm has a strong philosophy when working on projects for the medical industry, which is ‘The hospitals of the future will be a place to rest and heal not only the body but the spirit as well’. It is this approach, when designing hospitals and clinics, that has earned the firm its reputation. JHS boasts a mission statement of ‘JHS Architecture seeks responsible design through an unwavering commitment to design excellence through a collaboration of owner and architect and through an integrated design process.’ In the competitive field of medical architecture and modern hospitals, firms are often found juggling two vital aspects of a project. The first being the technical and specific needs to spaces and facilities. Architects need to understand the purpose of a room, consider the equipment being used and designing the space to best meet those needs and support the medical staff. Then there is the environment and its impact on patients. Especially those who are undergoing extensive treatment or recovering from a serious illness. The environment has an enormous effect on the healing process, hence the need to create warm positive spaces when renovating current facilities or when designing a new building. It is based on these principles which have brought JHS Architecture to Medical LiveWire’s judging team. JHS Architecture Integrated Design Inc. combines a perfect balance of the two, creating visually stunning modern hospitals. 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 well thought out buildings and facilities which put the health and well-being of the patients first. It is a firm which has demonstrated, over its impressive 30 years of excellence and dedication to the needs of its clients of all industries, that they are leading figures in the field of medical architecture. The firm’s work has been recognised before with JHS and HKS, Inc. being awarded the 2016 American Institute of Architects, South Carolina Chapter Citation Award for the design of the Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital. Due to their expert combination of experience in designing first class medical facilities and hospitality facilities, JHS has gained the insight and awareness to design visually beautiful spaces for people to heal and recover.