Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.]]> https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2283 en-us The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago hires three design firms to take pediatric medical care to new heights with a 23-story tower.

]]> 1303-ann-and-robert-h-lurie-childrens-hospital-of-chicago-zgf-architects.asp Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7471-ann-robert-h-lurie-childrens-hospital-of-chicago-by-zgf-architects-solomon-cordwell-buenz-and-anderson-mikos-architects The hospital's towering new facility near downtown Chicago integrates emergency and trauma services, imaging, and acute care.   Photo © Nick Merrick/Hedrich Blessing Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago A sky garden on the 11th floor provides kids and their families a place for recreation and relaxation.   Photo © Nick Merrick/Hedrich Blessing Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Playful touches'like life-size mother-and-calf whale sculptures'animate the entrance lobby and provide some whimsy in what can be a tense environment for parents and children.   Photo © Nick Merrick/Hedrich Blessing Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Pops of color in patient rooms and themed installations provide lighthearted diversions for patients and their visitors.   Photo © Nick Merrick/Hedrich Blessing Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Light touch Pops of color in patient rooms and themed installations provide lighthearted diversions for patients and their visitors.   Photo © Nick Merrick/Hedrich Blessing Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Image courtesy ZGF Architects Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Image courtesy ZGF Architects Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Image courtesy ZGF Architects