A new behavioral health inpatient unit has opened, expanding mental health resources in the St. Louis, Missouri region. Located on the renovated fifth floor of Bordley Tower at the Saint Louis University Hospital Campus in midtown St. Louis, the 42 bed/bath unit repurposed aging infrastructure into a modern, comforting environment.
The unit is made up of four, self-sufficient pods of 10-11 patient rooms each, supported by a shared core that has functions for laundry, staff breaks and restrooms, nourishment and staff workspaces. Nature-inspired murals in the 26,884-square-foot space create a healing atmosphere for patients and caregivers.
Designers incorporated soft curves into the patient corridor walls. Radiused edges on the wood-look elements on the ceilings and outside corners of the nurse stations soften the hard lines typical of most clinical spaces and add visual interest to the spaces where patients spend most of their time. The unit was designed by Lawrence Group and built by Alberici Constructors.
