The Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, Miller Family Campus in Lehi, Utah, represents an innovative approach to healthcare design focused on patient wellbeing. Covering 486,000 square feet, this facility introduces Utah’s first walk-in pediatric behavioral health center alongside a 19-bay emergency department, NICU, PICU, five operating rooms, and an oncology and infusion center. Page’s design strikes a balance between child-friendly elements and a respectful, comforting environment, using whimsical features like fish inlays in blue terrazzo flooring to promote a calming atmosphere that supports faster healing.
Page, renowned for its strategic and performance-based architectural designs, launched this pediatric hospital as one of three major healthcare facilities completed this year, all geared toward advanced and specialized care. With each facility — from an advanced surgical tower to a premier burn treatment center — Page emphasizes patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and adaptability to the evolving needs of healthcare.
As healthcare design heads into 2025, projects like the Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital reflect emerging trends:
- Elevated Whimsicality: Integrating uplifting and child-friendly design elements without compromising on professionalism. Bright accents and unique materials, like the blue terrazzo, provide a soothing yet energizing ambiance.
- Natural Materials: Incorporating wood and other natural textures to add warmth and create a welcoming, yet sterile environment, aligning with healthcare standards while enhancing comfort.
- Future-Ready Flexibility: Ensuring spaces can adapt to the rapid pace of medical and technological developments. Multi-purpose areas can accommodate patients, families, and growing healthcare teams, allowing facilities to reconfigure spaces as needs evolve.
Photography credit: Brad Feinknopf
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