Meridia Hillcrest Hospital serves a large portion of eastern Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. The program was an expansion of the complex to meet the growing demands for outpatient services. The project included the construction of a medical office building, hospital expansion including laboratory/emergency room building, pedestrian link and parking garage. Renovations were conceived to locate all main departments serving outpatients in close proximity to each other on one floor. These include Central Sterile Supply, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Pre-admission Testing and Radiology, staff offices and lockers. This arrangement provides for an efficient working environment and increases the quality of patient care and satisfaction.

The structure of the M.O.B. was determined after extensive study of bay sizes in order to maximize flexibility for the lease spaces. Each medical department is open-ended in planning, facilitating unencumbered future expansion. Equally important to the design of the M.O.B. was a welcoming atmosphere for patients. The M.O.B. atrium is in essence a “community living room” as well as the new main entrance to the medical center. This glass enclosure allows the space to be highly visible from Mayfield Road, acting as a beacon/landmark. The open area provides ample space for visitors, outpatients and staff, in addition to flexible areas for a variety of hospital and public functions; for example, exhibitions on preventive health and other topics, art exhibitions, concerts or celebratory events.