Performance Health Surgery Center

Hardaway Sziabowski Architects designed a state-of-the-art orthopedic surgery center in Fort Myers, focusing on an architecture that looks skyward, uplifts spirits, and prioritizes community well-being and sustainability.

  • area / size 17,000 sqft
  • Completed 2019
  • Type Clinic,
  • The building was the first to be developed in a very large area of land devoid of context and slated for significant mixed-use development which is well underway today. With little built and natural form to influence the design, we observed that the site was in the flight path of the nearby regional airport and the jets soaring above this open tract caused us to look upward and develop an architecture that looked to the sky, opened to those who approach, and lifted the spirit, while protecting occupants from the blazing Florida sun, and satisfying all of the regulatory and functional requirements of a state-of-the-art orthopedic surgery center.

    The projects design team focused on creating a building that serves as a catalyst for future development while providing essential healthcare services to the local community. The design emphasizes community engagement and well-being through its uplifting environment that incorporates indigenous materials and elements. Features such as a porte cochere with deep canopies, carefully placed windows for natural light, and native landscaping address climate challenges while enhancing the aesthetic appeal and functionality of the space.

    The design prioritizes an atmosphere that is calming and supportive of health. The facility employs a pleasant color palette, abundant natural light in key areas, and transparent glass features to foster visibility and connection. Space arrangements facilitate wayfinding and ensure staff can monitor patients effectively.

    Prioritizing economy the project highlights the center’s role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective surgical care closer to home. The design optimizes the building’s footprint to minimize environmental impact while stimulating the local economy by sourcing familiar materials and engaging local trades. The flexible layout allows for potential growth, making it adaptable to future needs.

    The design emphasizes efficiency, limiting energy use to essentials. The combination of stucco-covered concrete block walls provides thermal mass and insulation, helping to regulate indoor temperatures while enhancing durability and fire resistance. This energy-efficient design prioritizes sustainability, ensuring a long-lasting impact on both the environment and community health.

    Design: Hardaway Sziabowski Architects
    Design Team: Joseph J Sziabowski, Jeffrey Rizzo, Mark Buckley
    MEP Engineers: APG Engineering
    Structural Engineers: Select Structural
    Commissioning: MES Group
    Photography: Doug Thompsen