Spurring Transformative Research

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute

Client

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Location

Sarasota, FL

Expertise

Healthcare

Services

Architecture, Interior Design

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System selected Gresham Smith to design the new Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute on their campus in Sarasota, Florida. The 84,000-square-foot, five-story facility brings the organization’s growing research, clinical education and residency programs together under one roof to support professional development and innovation and attract top-tier talent.

84k
square feet
5
stories
a two-story lobby featuring a large blue mural and a monumental stair

Our team provided complete programming and design services for the Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute and its adjoining parking garage. Collaborating closely with SMH stakeholders and end users, we led early workshops and town halls to drive consensus around programmatic priorities while avoiding duplication of space—an effort that drove both real estate efficiency and deeper interdepartmental collaboration. The resulting design supports a variety of functions in a flexible, tech-enabled environment that will accommodate today’s clinicians as well as the next generation of healthcare leaders.

 

person standing and pointing at a monitor with six people seated at desks
two medical students working on a simulation patient in a practice operating room
An operating room simulation lab featuring a simulation training mannequin.

Each of the facility’s five floors features innovative spaces for learning and collaboration.

  • High-fidelity simulation labs with simulation training mannequins and a a 360-degree immersive training room enable staff to hone their skills in real-world scenarios.
  • A computer lab provides space for learning about the most advanced technologies and therapeutic techniques.
  • Configurable with movable furniture and partitions, classroom spaces are equipped to switch between lecture and active learning modes.
  • The shared medical library serves as a comprehensive research resource.
  • A multi-purpose auditorium provides seating for up to 400 people and is used for research conferences, trainings, clinical and community education events and more.
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An operating room simulation lab featuring a simulation training mannequin.

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A clinic simulation lab featuring a simulation training mannequins.

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An obstetrics simulation lab featuring a simulation training mannequin.

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