The new Sutter East Santa Clara Care Center is part of an adaptive-reuse project that transforms underutilized technology buildings into a flagship healthcare destination in Silicon Valley. The revitalized buildings reimagine lightweight steel and wood-framed office structures as cutting-edge medical facilities, setting a new standard for accessible, community-focused care.

Blending a sleek, modern exterior with a patient-centered, hospitality-inspired interior, the center provides comprehensive primary care alongside specialty services, an ambulatory surgery center, imaging, a regional lab, and urgent care. Organized across 50,000-square-foot floor plates, the building places urgent care, the lab, cardiology, and imaging on the first floor, while the second-floor houses internal medicine, family medicine, and pediatrics.

Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by an expansive lobby that draws daylight through entryways and a soaring centralized double-height atrium, highlighted by a dimensional hanging sculpture featuring Sutter’s iconic white and teal colors. A centralized waiting space provides diverse seating options in woven and coated, easy-to-clean fabrics that balance comfort, durability and style. Clear wayfinding strategies, standardized layouts, and distinct color schemes for each clinic allow for efficient navigation and improved workflow. Art installations throughout extend the visual narrative throughout the campus, while central circulation paths highlighted by light-toned wood ceilings in light wood tones add warmth. For healthcare staff, all offices and break rooms are thoughtfully positioned along the building’s glass perimeter, ensuring floor-to-ceiling views and natural light throughout the day.

Throughout the adaptive reuse process, complex medical and technical requirements were addressed to ensure the facility met the highest standards of care while fostering a cohesive and consistent patient journey. A hub for patient-centered care, the Sutter East Santa Clara Care Center delivers accessible, community-centered healthcare in a welcoming, light-filled environment.

Design: HGA
Contractor: DPR Construction
MEP Engineer: Southland Industries and ArchKey Solutions
Medical Equipment Consultant: HBS
Structural Engineer: Buehler Engineering
Photography: Eric Staudenmaier Photography