A new patient care and ambulatory surgery center has opened its doors in Naples, Florida, serving as the flagship Gulf Coast location for the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. The facility will accommodate the dramatic growth that has taken place in the community and help Bascom Palmer continue to expand the services and level of care offered to patients.The building’s exterior design features a series of interlocking shapes formed by transparent glass paneling that allows for natural light and views of the local landscape. Designers also incorporated glass throughout the interior, representing visibility and transparency, while other modern features are inspired by the reflection and refraction of the human eye. Air control, light control and window roller shades are all tied into a central computer system that helps minimize the facility’s environmental impact, and the design team incorporated plenty of local materials. Bascom Palmer and GS&P are proud to announce that the facility is expected to receive at least LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, making it a regional standout for sustainability and energy efficiency.
