This significant expansion project at Williamson Medical Center is designed to support the growing needs of the surrounding community, allowing for a substantial increase in both bed capacity and clinical services. The emergency department (ED) and west tower expansions incorporate evidence-based design principles to enhance patient outcomes and improve the work environment, helping to attract and retain skilled nurses and clinical staff.
ESa has collaborated with Williamson Medical Center for over 21 years, playing a key role in the master planning and design of numerous campus expansions and updates since the hospital’s original construction in 1984. The original theme of the Williamson Health Medical Center, particularly in its public spaces and central atrium, was designed to reflect the history and culture of Franklin, Tennessee. The design incorporates elements that echo the storefronts of downtown Franklin, creating a sense of continuity with the local architectural style and community heritage. The two-story atrium serves as a focal point, likely featuring design elements such as brick facades, large windows, and other architectural details that are reminiscent of historic Franklin. This approach helps to create a welcoming and familiar environment for patients and visitors, connecting the modern healthcare facility to the town’s rich history.
The recent $200 million expansion, the largest in the hospital’s history, added 175,000 square feet and 134 new beds. The expanded west tower now features a 35-bed ICU, 94 medical-surgical rooms, 33 obstetrics rooms, and 10 pediatric rooms. The project also modernizes the emergency department, cardiac center, and NICU, enhancing patient care and facilitating better staff collaboration. Key components of the expansion include increasing the emergency department’s capacity from 29 to 44 exam and treatment rooms. Additionally, the future modernization of the existing bed tower will upgrade approximately 110 rooms, with various support services being developed across the third to sixth floors of the six-story tower.
The West Tower has been dedicated as the Boyer-Bryan West Tower, in honor of Luke and Caroline Bryan and The Brett Boyer Foundation, who have been significant supporters of the hospital. Future modernization plans include renovations to the main lobby and patient floors in the original tower, is expected to continue into 2025.
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