Forest Park Medical Center San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas

Forest Park Medical Center San Antonio, a specialty surgical hospital and medical office building, is inspired by five-star resorts. The $95 million physician-owned medical center has been developed by the Neal Richards Group with a hospitality-oriented focus in its design, patient care, and amenity offerings. The four-story, 150,000-square-foot hospital will have 54 beds -- including 16 VIP patient suites – 12 operating rooms, two procedure rooms, state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging suites, and in-house pharmacy services.

The upscale ambiance throughout extends to the large dining facility offering chef-prepared foods, a coffee bar, and peaceful outdoor spaces, including self-sustaining green-roof systems. Designs are more reflective of a high-end hotel than a typical hospital and include a grand lobby and high-end finishes. Rich woods, metals, stone, and glass throughout patient rooms and public areas create an immersive luxury experience. Patient rooms are designed for maximum comfort and include couches that convert to queen-size beds for guests. Bathrooms are located directly behind the patient’s bed to reduce the risk of injury due to falls. Medical support technology, such as patient monitoring devices and intravenous connection systems, are integrated into an attractive upholstered headboard and hidden when not in use. For additional privacy, VIP suites feature a separate room for family and guests and are equipped with a kitchenette, entertainment options, and a sleeping area.

The medical center's design reflects the South Texas vernacular, where the building is broken down into scalable pieces and has a more simplified structure as it rises to the sky. Interesting, locally sourced materials bring the rugged, natural Hill Country palette into the site, rooting the building into the landscape while emphasizing a refined, sophisticated style.