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UHN Toronto Western Hospital New Surgical and Patient Tower

DIALOG · Toronto - Canada

  • Category Winner 2025

    Concept Design — Interior Design Concept

UHN Toronto Western Hospital New Surgical and Patient Tower by DIALOG
Photography: Renders by Artificiel

Overview

The New Surgical and Patient Tower at Toronto Western Hospital (TWH) is a visionary project poised to solidify TWH's reputation as Ontario’s leading Neurosciences Centre. Situated in downtown Toronto, this landmark tower is set to revolutionize patient care, offering state-of-the-art surgical capabilities across a wide range of specialties, including neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and urology.

Spanning 370,000 square feet over 11 storeys, the tower will introduce 82 new beds – 18 in critical care and 66 for acute medical and surgical needs – significantly enhancing the hospital’s capacity to deliver exceptional care. Central to this expansion are 20 new operating rooms, including three Hybrid ORs with cutting-edge imaging technology, enabling the hospital to perform highly complex procedures, particularly in spine and brain surgery.

Beyond its clinical excellence, the tower is designed to provide a holistic healing environment. Essential support facilities, such as a pre-operative care unit, post-anesthetic care unit, and Pharmacy, ensure a seamless continuum of care. The interior design exudes tranquility, with soft, organic forms and natural materials that enhance biophilia, creating a calming atmosphere for patients, visitors, and staff. Sunlight floods into patient rooms, workspaces, and waiting areas, fostering a deep connection to nature.

The design also embraces the outdoors with a Healing Garden adjacent to the Community Room and an Outdoor Terrace on Level 7, offering serene spaces for reflection in the heart of the city. This cutting-edge facility masterfully combines advanced technology with expansive clinical spaces, embodying TWH's unwavering commitment to comprehensive care and well-being.

Studio
DIALOG
Location
Toronto - Canada
Edition
2025
Discipline
Concept Design
Category
Interior Design Concept

Project credits

Lead Designer
Chen Cohen
Team
Stuart Elgie, Diego Morettin, Juan Carlos Portuese, Tracy Lee, Farah Al Amin, Nick Kennedy, Nancy Logan, Chris Bouzo, Fiza Tariq, Rob Swart, Magda Warshawski, Bill Rostenberg
Photography
Renders by Artificiel

Recognised by LOOP

  • 2025

    Category Winner

    Concept Design

    Interior Design Concept

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