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Founded in 1985 by Roger Philo and Dana Wilke, PhiloWilke Partnership was built on the belief that exceptional healthcare environments are created through specialized expertise, integrated design, and a deeply collaborative approach. From the beginning, the firm focused exclusively on serving healthcare providers, establishing a culture centered on understanding the unique operational, clinical, and human needs of healthcare organizations. Every member of the firm, from administrative staff to licensed professionals, is trained to approach each project with a commitment to service, responsiveness, and thoughtful problem-solving. More than 40 years later, that commitment remains at the heart of everything we do. PhiloWilke provides architecture, interior design, planning, and development services dedicated to the creation of healthcare environments that support patients, caregivers, staff, and communities. Our team combines the personalized service and accessibility of a boutique practice with the technical expertise and experience typically associated with larger firms, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of healthcare systems and providers. Healthcare is not simply one of our market sectors. It is our sole focus and our passion. Through decades of experience, we have developed a deep understanding of the complexities that influence healthcare design, including patient experience, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, infection prevention, flexibility, durability, and long-term facility performance. This specialized knowledge enables us to create environments that support quality care while advancing our clients’ strategic goals.
Our architects and interior designers work as a fully integrated team from project inception through completion, ensuring that every design decision contributes to a cohesive and functional healthcare environment. Our interiors practice is grounded in evidence-based and human-centered design principles, creating spaces that promote comfort, well-being, and healing while enhancing the experience of patients, families, and staff. At PhiloWilke, Integrated Design is more than a philosophy. It is a disciplined process rooted in collaboration, accountability, and practical problem-solving. As both the sellers and the doers, our principals and project leaders remain actively engaged throughout every project, providing direct access to decision-makers and fostering strong client relationships. We believe the best solutions emerge through listening, consensus-building, and a clear understanding of our clients’ vision. Our mission is simple: to help healthcare organizations deliver exceptional care through environments that are functional, resilient, welcoming, and enduring. By combining specialized healthcare expertise with collaborative design, we create places that support healing, enhance operations, and strengthen the communities they serve.
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Highly Specialized TEAM
WE PROVIDE CREATIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS
Inspired by the communities and organizations we work with, our architects, planners and designers deliver technical design experience, comprehensive planning and disciplined project management to ensure the long-term success of every project.
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Our integrated service model spans planning, architecture, interior design, and development, allowing us to approach every project holistically—from early visioning through implementation. This unified approach ensures that each decision supports not only clinical functionality, but also the physical, emotional, and experiential needs of patients, families, and staff. We design across the full continuum of care, including: acute care and hospital environments, ambulatory and outpatient facilities, specialty and procedural spaces, community health and wellness centers and research and life science environments. Within each typology, our focus remains consistent: to create healing-centered environments that promote comfort, dignity, and long-term wellness. Our process is rooted in integrated, interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing planners, architects, and interior designers together as a single team to align clinical workflows, operational goals, and patient experience from the outset. This “insideout” methodology ensures that design is informed by real-world use—supporting efficient care delivery while enhancing safety, adaptability, and resilience. 4
Dedicated to our CLIENTS Asian American Health Coalition
Gonzaba Medical Group
Seton
Baylor College of Medicine
Harris Health System
Sisters of Charity of Incarnate Word
Baylor Scott & White
Henderson Memorial Hospital
St. Joseph Hospital System
Brazosport Regional Healthcare
Houston Methodist Healthcare
CHI St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Texas A&M University System
CapRock Emergency Hospital
Kelsey Seybold
Texas Children’s Hospital
Chambers County Hospital District
Matagorda County Hospital District
Texas Health & Human Services
Children’s Medical Center – Dallas
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
Children’s Memorial Hermann
Medical Center of the Americas
Transwestern
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Memorial Hermann Health System
Trinity Mother Frances Health System
Clear Choice
Neighbors Health
United Surgical Partners
Columbia/HCA Healthcare
Nutex Health
University of Houston
Cornerstone Regional Hospital
MetroNational
University of Texas System
Doctors Hospital Tidwell
Debakey VA Medical Center
UT Health Science Center – Houston
Elite Care
Physicians Hospital of El Paso
UT Health Center at Tyler
Emerus
Sam Houston State University
UT Medical Branch at Galveston
ETMC – Jacksonville
Scott and White Hospital
US Oncology
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MEET THE
Partnership Melissa Edwards aia, leed ap, ncarb Melissa has been with PhiloWilke for over ten years, with more than 2 decades in healthcare design. She has experience in numerous aspects of the design process with an emphasis on the production of construction documents and construction administration. Melissa is known for ensuring consistency throughout the design and construction process, and impeccable documentation. Registered Architect, TX#23180, TN#104144, AZ#49583, OK#a46855, ID#AR-986231, IN#AR11800152, NV#7962, GA #RA015891
Robert Babb aia, leed ap Robert is an experienced, sustainable architect with over 20 years of comprehensive design experience in fields including healthcare, health science, corporate, and hospitality. He is passionate about collaboration to ensure that all ideas and expectations are met within the final built environment. He mentors design staff and is highly experienced in leveraging the firm’s technical expertise to bring the 3D experience to life from start to finish on every project. Registered Architect TX #26431, CO #00404811
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Kenneth Olson aia From Summer Intern to Partner, Kenneth has grown within PhiloWilke for more than a decade, learning at every step along the way. Kenneth’s passion for creating healthy and healing environments, paired with his collaborative and proactive approach to the design process, allows him to deliver efficient and responsive projects that surpass the client’s expectations. With experience ranging from one-room renovations to ground-up projects, Kenneth has acquired a vast array of knowledge that helps him deliver consistently successful projects. Kenneth’s positive outlook and steadfast resilience are brought to each project team. Paired with his holistic approach to architecture, he helps lead teams to successful outcomes on a daily basis.
Luke Christen aia, leed ap
Registered Architect TX #26478
With over a decade of experience in Architecture, Luke Christen is an exceptional team leader. A firm believer in open communication and meaningful collaboration, Luke values building and maintaining relationships with clients as well as his colleagues. His focus on the details of design and ability to be an advocate for the client creates a consistently outstanding design and built environment. His strong work ethic and talent for managing teams through a coordinated process ensures the final design clearly reflects the client’s goals and vision. Registered Architect TX #26688
Jennifer Young aia, ncarb Jennifer has been with PhiloWilke for over 15 years and has proven to be an integral part of our team. Jennifer’s process driven approach to design utilizes sustained collaboration across all disciplines. Emphasizing teamwork and collaboration, Jennifer works to foster a progressive culture of quality design, informed through multiple points of view. She places a high level of importance on ensuring the client’s needs are understood, integrated, and executed on each project. Registered Architect TX #24556, AR #9496 TBAE #24556
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Portfolio “We believe great design extends beyond buildings, shaping environments that advance health, support caregivers, and strengthen the communities they serve.” 8
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COMMUNITY DRIVEN multi-departmental clinic provides affordable care
THE STATS ASIAN AMERICAN HEALTH COALITION Hope Clinic Multi-Department Clinic LOCATION: Houston, TX COMPLETED: 2023 PROJECT SIZE: 70,000 sf PROJECT TYPE: New
This three-story, 70,000-square-foot non-profit healthcare facility is located on a 3.5-acre site along Bellaire Boulevard in Houston and was designed as a welcoming, communitycentered destination. Through amenity-focused architecture and inclusive interiors, the facility supports HOPE Clinic’s mission to serve 45,000 patients and accommodate an additional 70,000 patient visits annually, regardless of a person’s ability to pay, language, or cultural background. In a city with the nation’s highest number of uninsured residents, the project plays a key role in expanding access to care and reducing health disparities. The architecture emphasizes openness and accessibility, with a prominent entry canopy, intuitive wayfinding, and a light-filled lobby that creates a dignified arrival experience. Public-facing amenities— including community space, food service, pharmacy, imaging, and dental services—are organized to encourage connection, education, and wellness beyond traditional clinical encounters.
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Site improvements include new property entrances, surface parking, landscaping, and a detention pond that enhances both functionality and amenity. Interior environments were designed to feel familiar, calming, and inclusive for Houston’s culturally diverse population. Guided by principles inspired by Feng Shui, the design promotes balance, comfort, and a sense of belonging. Transparency, natural light, and clear sightlines support intuitive navigation for patients of all backgrounds. An activated outdoor lawn and community gathering space further reinforce the clinic’s role as a neighborhood anchor, supporting events and healthy living initiatives. Together, the architecture and interiors create an equitable, welcoming healthcare environment rooted in dignity and community.
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PRECISION AT IT’S FINEST or renovation to integrate latest technological advances
THE STATS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER iMRI and Robot Row Renovation LOCATION: Houston, TX COMPLETED: June 2025 PROJECT SIZE: 5,628 SF PROJECT TYPE: Expansion + Renovation
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This project involved the renovation of existing operating rooms (ORs 28, 29, and 30) on Level 5 of the Alkek Building at the Houston campus to create a state-of-the-art intraoperative MRI (iMRI) surgical suite and advanced robotic surgery environment. The completed project delivered two new operating rooms and a shared iMRI suite supporting high-precision neurosurgical procedures. Following its completion, the former BrainSuite was repurposed into three operating rooms dedicated to roboticassisted surgeries. A critical aspect of the project was the complex phasing strategy required to maintain uninterrupted surgical operations throughout construction. The renovation was carefully sequenced to keep adjacent operating rooms fully functional while minimizing disruption to patient care. Extensive coordination with clinical staff, facilities teams, and infection prevention personnel ensured construction activities were safely integrated into an active healthcare environment.
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Given the sensitive nature of the sterile surgical setting, infection control and operational continuity were central to the planning and design process. Special attention was given to airflow management, containment measures, access routes, and construction logistics to protect patients, staff, and ongoing surgical procedures.
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The integrated design of the iMRI suite and surrounding operating rooms improved patient flow, maintained sterile circulation pathways, and optimized the use of specialized surgical and imaging equipment. The result was a highly coordinated surgical platform that expanded clinical capabilities while supporting greater efficiency, flexibility, and collaboration among care teams.
The completed iMRI suite enhanced neurosurgical care by providing real-time imaging during procedures such as tumor resections and deep brain stimulation, improving surgical precision and patient outcomes. The adjacent robotic operating rooms were designed to support a range of advanced procedures across multiple specialties, including radiation oncology, gastrourology, gynecology, and interventional radiology.
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EXPANDING ACUTE CARE medical center campus planning and tower addition
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South Tower Expansion, Renovation, and Relocation
The Woodlands Medical Center
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital’s South Tower Expansion delivers a transformative interior environment focused on patient-centered care, clinical efficiency, and enhanced amenities for patients, families, and staff. The project includes a new eight-story patient tower seamlessly connected to the existing hospital, adding 138 patient beds and significantly expanding key clinical and support departments while renovating existing spaces to meet current and future demands.
Campus Expansion LOCATION: The Woodlands COMPLETED: May 2022 PROJECT SIZE: 335,000 SF Addition | 150,000 SF Renovation
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Interior upgrades prioritize comfort, clarity, and wellness, beginning with welcoming registration areas and enlarged family waiting spaces designed to reduce stress and improve the arrival experience. The expanded surgical platform includes six new operating rooms—bringing the campus total to 24—along with enhanced pre- and post-operative areas, four new endoscopy
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procedure rooms, and seven larger interventional catheterization labs supporting heart, neuro, trauma, and oncology care. New cardiovascular units include a 36-bed intermediate medical unit and a 12-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit, increasing overall ICU capacity across campus. Shelled floors within the tower allow for future patient bed expansion without disruption to hospital operations.
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Together, these interior-focused enhancements support Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital’s continued growth as a leading healthcare destination for North Houston, reinforcing its commitment to clinical excellence, patient experience, and community-centered care through thoughtfully designed spaces and amenities.
Amenity-driven spaces play a key role in supporting community and staff well-being. The project introduces a new Starbucks with indoor and outdoor seating, the Howard Hughes Corporation Community Conference Center, and the Woodforest Bank Community Terrace—providing spaces for respite, gathering, and public engagement. A fully enclosed 7,416-square-foot pedestrian skybridge connects the South Tower to an expanded parking garage, improving accessibility and weather-protected circulation for patients, families, and staff.
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PROTOTYPICAL HOSPITAL DESIGN site adaptation across the nation
THE STATS EMERUS COMMUNITY HOSPITALS Emerus Holdings LOCATION: 45+ locations nationwide COMPLETED: 2012-Present PROJECT SIZE: 9,000 - 46,000 sf PROJECT TYPE: New AWARDS: 2016 TILT UP ACHIEVEMENT
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PhiloWilke Partnership has completed 50+ emergencycentric community hospitals across the country Emerus is a community based hospital system, dedicated to providing a caring and empathetic environment. Each facility’s primary service is emergency medicine. Designed to accommodate and provide suburban communities with convenient care in emergency situations. These hospitals are designed to house diagnostic and imaging equipment for a speedier assessment of the patient’s condition and streamlined admittance procedures. With multiple locations through-out the United States, ranging in size. The facilities are designed to facilitate medical office build-outs. Designed with a dual purpose in mind, hospital patient care is located on the lowest level and with medical office and administration on the upper levels.
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When tasked with creating the design standards for Emerus’ prototypical free-standing hospitals, the client wanted to establish a visual identity that adhered to their corporate brand. Yet assimilated to the changing regional styles. The prototype is designed for flexibility to adapt to each state’s licensure regulations. Weather it is being constructed under Texas Hospital Licensure regulations or Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI), PhiloWilke has created a fully compliant prototype.
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THOUGHTFUL DESIGN patient engagement through visual stimulation
THE STATS PEDIATRIC CLINIC Texas Children’s Hospital LOCATION: The Woodlands, TX COMPLETED: 2016 PROJECT SIZE: 8,420 sf PROJECT TYPE: Build-out
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This project is one of several Texas Children’s Pediatric clinics design by PhiloWilke over the years. With an existing clinic in Pearland, TCH asked our design team to program and design the relocation of this successful clinic into a shell building provided by a separate developer. Our team worked closely with the developer, TCH facilities and the clinical users to create a new clinic that improves both the patient and staff experience. PhiloWilke assisted TCH with the development of the new interior design. To ensure the patients are as comfortable as possible, a bright color palette was introduced to evoke a sense of adventure. The oversized letters for each exam room allow the children to more easily identify with their current surroundings and become as relaxed as possible. The blue undulating furr down highlights the nurses station and repeats the pattern of the floor to further the adventure of visiting the Texas Children’s Pediatric Clinic.
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The space includes approximately 8,420 sf with 20 exam rooms arranged around a central support work station. A unique physician work alcove was created outside of each set of four exam rooms, allowing the physician to quickly access the patient. Carefully balancing the public/private zones on this project provided the patients and staff with an efficient new setting for the delivery of outstanding pediatric care. PhiloWilke has developed more than sixteen Pediatric Clinics throughout the Houston area.
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A THOUGHTFUL JOURNEY patient engagement through visual stimulation
THE STATS UTMB HEALTH
Friendswood Clinic LOCATION: Friendswood, TX COMPLETED: 2025 PROJECT SIZE: 26,000 sf PROJECT TYPE: Build-out
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The interior design of the UTMB Health Pediatric & Adult Primary Care clinic redefines the ambulatory care experience by elevating everyday clinical spaces into restorative, human‑centered environments. From arrival through treatment and staff support zones, interiors and amenity spaces were carefully crafted to balance operational efficiency with warmth, dignity, and emotional comfort—creating a setting that supports patients, families, and caregivers alike. Public amenities establish a strong sense of arrival and orientation. The lobby and reception sequence is defined by warm wood tones, soft terracotta accents, and gently curving architectural forms t immediately depart from traditional clinical expectations. Layered lighting and integrated brand elements reinforce clarity and wayfinding, allowing visitors to intuitively navigate toward reception, waiting, or pharmacy services with confidence and ease. These welcoming spaces set the tone for a care experience rooted in hospitality and trust.
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Waiting and subwaiting areas function as key amenity spaces, offering comfort, flexibility, and emotional support. Distinct adult and pediatric zones acknowledge different needs—providing playful, engaging environments for children while maintaining calm, restorative spaces for adult patients. Curved glass partitions define semi‑private subwaiting zones, allowing families moments of pause without isolation. Daylight, varied seating options, and thoughtfully curated artwork enhance these areas, transforming waiting into a more personal and reassuring experience. Interior corridors and support spaces are intentionally designed as more than circulation. Warm finishes, daylight, and sculptural lighting guide movement while reducing stress and visual fatigue. Integrated charting niches and thoughtfully detailed nurse stations extend amenity thinking to staff work zones, offering moments of focus, privacy, and comfort while maintaining proximity to patient care.
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Staff amenity spaces further reinforce the clinic’s commitment to caregiver well‑being. The staff lounge serves as a true retreat, with a distinct material palette, layered lighting, and expansive views that provide restoration during demanding workdays. Additional amenities, including provider hot‑desking offices, large staff lounge, private conference room, and a dedicated mothers’ room, offer flexibility, dignity, and access to daylight, ensuring staff feel supported, valued, and connected to the environment. Together, these interiors and amenity spaces create a cohesive, hospitality‑inspired clinic that enhances experience, supports wellness, and establishes a replicable model for future UTMB facilities—one where design plays an active role in healing, efficiency, and human connection.
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ACUTE CARE CLOSE TO HOME neighborhood hospital in rural community
THE STATS MON HEALTH Marion Hospital LOCATION: Marion, WV COMPLETED: 2026 PROJECT SIZE: 42,000 sf PROJECT TYPE: New
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PhiloWilke partnered with Mon Health to develop a community-focused hospital designed to expand access to healthcare services closer to where patients live. Drawing on the team’s experience with community and neighborhood hospital models, the facility was planned around efficient clinical workflows, operational functionality, and the flexibility to support the health system’s evolving needs. The project reflects Mon Health’s established design standards and brand identity while creating an accessible healthcare environment tailored to the needs of the surrounding community.
TARGETED TREATMENT expanding care with patient experience in mind
THE STATS MD ANDERSON Proton Therapy Expansion LOCATION: Houston, TX COMPLETED: 2017 PROJECT SIZE: 2,890 sf PROJECT TYPE: Expansion
The 2,890 SF Linear Accelerator addition to the UT MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center allows them to increase their volume and continue to provide excellent care to those in the area. This addition included an exterior expansion adjacent to the facility’s main entrance. The design was developed to blend with the existing structure and enhance the building’s overall curb appeal. Metal paneling and curtain wall glazing were incorporated to compliment the rotunda. The vault has eight foot thick concrete walls and a large shielding door in place to protect those in surrounding spaces from radiation exposure.
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UNIQUE FEATURES WITH A NOD TO TRADITION physical therapy for aging community
THE STATS GONZABA MEDICAL GROUP Physical Therapy Clinic LOCATION: San Antonio, TX COMPLETED: 2023 PROJECT SIZE: 9,000 - 46,000 sf PROJECT TYPE: New
Gonzaba leadership entrusted PhiloWilke Partnership to design a cutting-edge, ground-up facility for their Physical Therapy (PT) outpatient specialty in the greater San Antonio market. Ensuring patient accessibility and inclusion were key considerations throughout the design process. A majority of the clientele utilizing the physical therapy space are geriatric adults. Being mindful of designing for the aging human body, the design team was cognizant of contrast between floor color changes, floor to wall transitions and the importance of balancing light – both artificial and natural. Moreover, we prioritized creating a welcoming atmosphere to enhance the overall patient experience and comfort during treatment. The design concept was “Modern Mission Style” to pay homage to the community and San Antonio’s rich history by translating Spanish exploration into a clean, contemporary aesthetic allowing
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intentional moments of the past to shine through. Balancing linear architectural forms with softer curves allowed geometry to take center stage. Incorporating PT service line branding color green thoughtfully was a challenge the design team willingly took on. Warm neutrals through wall finishes, millwork, and flooring were complimented by highly patterned encaustic tile as well as splashes of color using furniture and accessories throughout.
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gym. Additionally, the building was planned with a second floor designated with a number of amenities for the staff including an employee-only exercise room, wellness gym and break room all overlooking the first-floor patient gym space allowing staff to oversee patients as needed, personal lockers rooms and a unisex shower.
Providing an expansive gym space, with a double height ceiling, accommodates more patients to support a communal model of rehabilitation. To encourage healing and provide an uplifting mood, the design team ensured the strategic use of clerestory windows around the gym space allowing ample natural light to flood the space. The industrial-looking ceiling is accentuated by a custom, curved LED light fixture inspiring movement for users within the HEALTH & WELLNESS PORTFOLIO
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SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY healthcare clinic for houston’s neighborhood
THE STATS HARRIS HEALTH Casa de Amigos LOCATION: Houston, TX COMPLETED: 2025 PROJECT SIZE: 23,000sf PROJECT TYPE: Renovation + Addition
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The project involves programming for the existing 23,000 sf Casa de Amigos Health Center located at 1615 North Main Street, Houston, Texas to identify current and future needs of the clinic, consolidate services provided at La Nueva Casa de Amigos, and identify any services that are no longer needed at this location. The resulting program indicated renovations needed as well as a small expansion of approximately 5,000 sf to accommodate the services on the site. Following approval of the program, the project moved into schematic design to establish scope of work and a budget estimate to secure funding for the project.
CANCER CARE expanding services on multiple levels
THE STATS MEMORIAL HERMANN TMC Oncology Center LOCATION: Houston, TX COMPLETED: 2008 PROJECT SIZE: 6,500 sf PROJECT TYPE: Renovation
The project includes approximately 6,100 sf of renovated space within the Memorial Hermann Medical Plaza in the Texas Medical Center for a comprehensive oncology center. The radiation therapy program on Levels 1 and 2 includes two linear accelerators, an HDR vault, CT scanner, exam rooms, and supporting clinical space, with extensive basement structural reinforcement. A specialized shielding system using thin lead bricks and borated polyethylene minimizes wall thickness within the constrained footprint. On Level 29, the oncology center expands treatment services with infusion bays, exam rooms, and associated support spaces designed around patient comfort and efficient clinical care. Patient-centered features throughout the center include intuitive circulation and domed ceilings with patient-controlled accent lighting in the CT and linear accelerator rooms to help reduce stress during treatment.
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HOSPITALITY FEEL HEALTHCARE orthopedic care and comfort
THE STATS MEMORIAL HERMANN Orthopedic and Spine Hospital LOCATION: Houston, TX COMPLETED: 2024 PROJECT SIZE: 63,700 sf, 4 floors PROJECT TYPE: Renovation
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The Memorial Hermann Rockets Orthopedic Hospital interior renovation consisted of a comprehensive finish upgrade across four floors totaling 63,700 square feet within the existing hospital at 5410 West Loop South in Bellaire, Texas. The scope focused on refreshing both patient and public spaces to elevate the overall experience while respecting the operational needs of a highperforming orthopedic specialty hospital. A key component of the renovation was the careful development of a finish palette tailored to the hospital’s patient population. Through close collaboration with the client, the design team identified calm, clean, and fresh as guiding principles, using color, texture, and materiality to create spaces that feel welcoming and restorative. Finishes were selected not only for visual appeal but also for ease of maintenance and infection control, ensuring the interiors support both patient wellbeing and operational efficiency.
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Furniture and amenities were thoughtfully curated based on the function of each space. Public waiting areas and lobbies feature comfortable, approachable seating arrangements that encourage relaxation while accommodating varied lengths of stay. Dining areas introduce warmer materials and more residential-feeling furnishings to promote a sense of normalcy and hospitality. Patient care zones balance comfort with clinical performance, integrating furniture solutions that support caregivers while enhancing the patient experience. In several areas, existing furniture pieces were rejuvenated and integrated with new selections to maximize value while maintaining a cohesive design language throughout the hospital. A defining feature of the project was the creation of a dedicated VIP patient floor. Given the hospital’s frequent care of high-profile individuals—including professional athletes from the Houston Rockets and Astros, elected officials, and global leaders—the HEALTH & WELLNESS PORTFOLIO
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design approach for this level intentionally departed from traditional healthcare aesthetics. The VIP floor was envisioned as a hospitality-inspired environment, incorporating high-end, modern finishes more commonly associated with boutique hotels than medical facilities. Elevated materials, refined detailing, and thoughtfully designed amenities create a discreet, luxurious setting that prioritizes comfort, privacy, and dignity for esteemed patients. Overall, the Memorial Hermann Rockets Orthopedic Hospital renovation successfully transformed aging interiors into a contemporary, patient-centered environment. Through strategic finish upgrades, tailored furniture solutions, and a heightened hospitality approach—particularly within the VIP patient floor—the project reinforces the hospital’s reputation for excellence while delivering spaces that feel calm, modern, and welcoming to all who pass through them.
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LARGEST TILT-WALL HOSPITAL TO DATE bringing comprehensive care to the cypress community
THE STATS MEMORIAL HERMANN Cypress Hospital LOCATION: Cypress, TX COMPLETED: 2018 PROJECT SIZE: 400,000 sf PROJECT TYPE: New AWARDS: 2016 Tilt-Up Achievement Award 2017 ENR Best Interiors & Safety Awards
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Memorial Hermann Health System is expanding its world-class, patient-centered care to the Cypress Texas area. The centerpiece is an 80-bed, state-of-the-art hospital. With the addition of the hospital, the Cypress community will have immediate access to high quality and safe patient care, as well as advanced services that only a clinically-integrated, comprehensive health system like Memorial Hermann can deliver. Phase I of the project, the Convenient Care Center (CCC), was completed in early 2016. The CCC includes the services of a fully licensed Emergency Center and Medical Office Building offering convenient primary care and ambulatory services. Phase II of the project, the 400,000 SF full service hospital opened its doors in March 2017. The hospital features eight operating rooms, 16 intensive care units, endoscopy, bronchoscopy,
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a dedicated women’s program including labor and delivery rooms, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, lab and pharmacy. In addition, the hospital offers services for Cardiology, including a Catheterization Lab and Nuclear Medicine. The hospital also features an imaging department including Ultrasound, CT and MRI. The Cypress campus master plan includes the capacity to add an additional 195 inpatient beds to accommodate future growth, as well as the construction of a dedicated Memorial Hermann Life Flight® helipad and space for two additional medical office buildings and one patient bed tower and parking garage.
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THE EVOLUTION OF THE MOB a multi-departmental take on out patient care
THE STATS HOUSTON METHODIST BAYTOWN HOSPITAL Outpatient Center LOCATION: Baytown, TX COMPLETED: 2017 PROJECT SIZE: 158,000 sf PROJECT TYPE: New
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The new Outpatient Center at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings a wide range of diagnostic, clinical, and wellness services together in a single, highly integrated destination designed to support both patient convenience and staff efficiency. Strategically located with direct connections to the Main Hospital and the Ambulatory Surgery Center, the facility expands access to care while accommodating the region’s growing outpatient needs. Interior environments are thoughtfully designed to create a welcoming, intuitive experience from arrival through treatment and recovery. Light-filled public spaces, clear wayfinding, and comfortable waiting areas support a calm, patient-centered atmosphere across clinics for orthopedics and sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging, breast care, occupational therapy, preadmit testing, laboratory services, and primary care. Warm material palettes spruced with Methodist blue accents, integrated artwork,
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and durable finishes balance hospitality with the performance requirements of a high-volume healthcare setting. The physical therapy suite is a defining amenity of the project, offering both indoor and outdoor rehabilitation environments. Patients can transition seamlessly from interior treatment spaces to an outdoor turf field—complete with a football goalpost—supporting functional, sports-oriented recovery. Advanced imaging and breast care suites house state-of-the-art technology, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, radiography and fluoroscopy, stereotactic imaging, and mammography, all within carefully planned clinical interiors that prioritize privacy, efficiency, and patient comfort.
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focused spaces—such as a nursing education department with simulation labs and an employee gym—reinforce the hospital’s commitment to ongoing learning and caregiver well-being. The building’s exterior expression of brick, metal panels, and curtainwall glazing complements the Garth campus with a balanced, contemporary aesthetic. A prominent shared canopy marks the main entrance, serving as a recognizable and welcoming icon for the Baytown community.
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EQUIPMENT EXCHANGE keep treatment and technology current
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The project consists of the equipment replacement to an existing MRI room of approximately 509 total SF located on the first floor at the Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. Scope will include minor ceiling and flooring renovations as required for the equipment exchange. The work will also include mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades as required for new equipment.
MEMORIAL HERMANN Katy Hospital MRI Exchange LOCATION: Katy, TX Unique challenges, the pathway to remove the existing magnet and deliver the new magnet was COMPLETED: 2021 obstructed by an existing adjacent tower, a crane was needed to deliver by the rigging company. The existing cryogen/quench vent routing was a challenge for the new Magnet to tie into, the MEP engineer PROJECT SIZE: 509 sf PROJECT TYPE: Renovation conducted field investigations and designed a workable solution after field verifications.
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Thank You “At PhiloWilke we are serious about what we do. We love architecture and our people.” HEALTH & WELLNESS PORTFOLIO
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