Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced construction is complete on a new outpatient office for Romeo Orthopaedics located in Burr Ridge, IL. Ware Malcomb’s Oak Brook office provided interior architecture and design, along with branding services for the 3,500 square foot tenant build-out project at 60 N. Frontage Road.

Romeo Orthopaedics specializes in the management and surgical treatment of shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine conditions. Ware Malcomb worked in partnership with the building owner, C.R. Panico & Associates, to complete the project.

The project scope of work encompassed minor demolition, new walls and doors, power and data installation, updated ceilings and lighting, finishes, and custom millwork. A dedicated X-ray suite required close coordination with specialty consultants to address equipment clearances, shielding requirements, and infrastructure integration, ensuring compliance with clinical and safety standards. Custom millwork cabinetry was detailed to support operational efficiency, incorporating touch-free pull-out waste receptacles and push-pop upper cabinets that reduce contact points, enhance hygiene, and provide streamlined, high-capacity storage within a compact clinical footprint.

Debra Bryant, Director of Branding at Ware Malcomb, noted that the design team developed a refined, warm interior palette to create a welcoming clinical environment that reflects Romeo Orthopaedic’s core brand values. The suite features glass entry doors that provide a transparent, inviting arrival experience, enhanced with custom brand identity elements.

Curved wall edges, ceiling details, and seamless floor transitions introduce a sense of movement and continuity throughout the space, supporting intuitive patient flow. To bring natural light deeper into the interior while preserving privacy, transom windows with fluted glass film were incorporated at each exam room. These elements collectively soften the clinical environment and contribute to a more comfortable, patient-centered experience.

Design: Ware Malcomb
Contractor: Morgan / Harbour Construction
Photography: Patsy McEnroe