Gresham Smith celebrated the completion of Alan B. Miller Medical Center, a new flagship subsidiary hospital of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), at a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event on April 29 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Named after the Founder and Executive Chairman of UHS, the new 156-bed, 430,000-square-foot full-service facility expands and enhances access to healthcare for the growing community.
Located in the Alton subdivision near Donald Ross Road, Alan B. Miller Medical Center offers a comprehensive range of medical services including emergency care; cardiac, orthopedics and surgical services; labor, delivery, recovery and post-partum care; advanced imaging; and inpatient concierge services.
“This project is a significant milestone for patients and the Palm Beach Gardens community,” said David Zegley, AIA, LEED AP, Project Executive at Gresham Smith. “Our goal was to create more than just a hospital — we set out to design a landmark facility that communicates UHS’ commitment to excellence, innovation and patient-centered care. Working closely with UHS and its Design and Construction team, the city and neighbors, we achieved a design that will serve southeast Florida and beyond for decades to come.”
Designed as a beacon visible from nearby I-95, the seven-story exterior features distinctive brick patterning and carefully arranged windows that blend aesthetics with functionality. Horizontal sunshades and specialized glazing on the south facade optimize natural light while minimizing heat gain, prioritizing the patient experience and supporting sustainability goals. The facility sits amid lush, thoughtfully planned landscaping that enhances the natural beauty of the site and provides a welcoming, serene environment for patients and visitors. The interior features a refined, hospitality-inspired design, including concierge-style patient rooms on the seventh floor.
Looking to the future, the building is sized to accommodate up to 291 beds, and the site has been planned to accommodate a forthcoming 80,000-square-foot medical office building, which will continue to expand services for the local community.
Gresham Smith provided architecture, structural engineering, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering, and fire protection engineering services for the project.
