PROJECTS
View south along York Avenue.
NY care centre offers
seamless patient experience
The New York Presbyterian David H. Koch Center located in New
York, is a world-class ambulatory and welcoming family care centre.
By v2com | Photos by Albert Vecerka / ESTO
A WARM AND WELCOMING ENTRY
A strong presence on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, The New
York Presbyterian David H. Koch Center combines
innovative clinical approaches and cutting-edge
technology to provide exceptional care and a seamless
patient experience.
The building represents a new urban context for New
York-Presbyterian. With its wood screen and glazed façade,
the centre offers a warm, inviting and transparent face to
the community. The first of its kind at this scale, the
insertion of a wood screen into the triple-glazed assembly
along with the undulating pattern give the curtain wall its
distinctive and rich architectural character.
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Patient- and family-centred care is at the forefront of the
building’s holistic design and programming. Whether
entering by foot on York Avenue or via car at the drive-
through drop-off, the gracious lobby provides a respite
from the surrounding congested streets and sidewalks. A
wood ceiling in the lobby creates a calming environment
enhanced by extensive daylight and vivid artwork. The
wood, stone and natural materials throughout the interior
spaces of the facility evoke comfort and ease. A prominent
reception desk and clear wayfinding facilitate a streamlined
and intuitive journey for all guests to minimise stress.
The dramatic stairway encourages healthy movement
and leads to quiet zones, lounges and dining options on the