Encompassing 24,000 square feet, the health center is fully ADA-compliant and is served by an elevator and two egress stairs, located on the first two floors of a new eight-story mixed-use building abutting the historic Bedford Armory building. The health center is designed to deliver comprehensive primary and specialty healthcare services, including adult medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, dental care, and behavioral health. It will also house specialty services such as optometry and ophthalmology, orthopedics, allergy and immunology, and HIV services. To support these clinical areas, the facility includes an on-site pharmacy. Exam rooms are primarily situated on the first floor to efficiently manage patient flow and accommodate higher traffic, while the second floor hosts administrative offices, dental suites, imaging facilities, physical therapy spaces, and a staff lounge.

Building systems are designed to meet modern standards of safety, comfort, and energy efficiency. The health center is fully sprinklered, with dedicated sprinkler control assemblies on each floor. Ventilation is provided by rooftop energy recovery ventilators, while heating and cooling are delivered through fan coil units connected to centralized systems serving the entire building. Elevator and stair enclosures are equipped with smoke vents in compliance with New York City Building and Energy Conservation Codes.

The interior spaces were designed to maintain a calming, reassuring environment while maintaining durability and ease of use. Texture and color are employed to define the spaces and organize the wide variety of clinical specialties and therapeutic uses. A double-height lobby space and main waiting area provide a welcoming entrance to the health center from which patients can then move to their destination within the building.

Aerial Photo Credit: Marvel Architects