METROPOLITAN ARCHITECTURE STUDIO

METROHEALTH REHABILITATION INSTITUTE - PM&R MASTER PLAN

Cleveland, Ohio (Old Brooklyn Campus) | 70,000 SF planning

THE CHALLENGE

Develop comprehensive master plan for relocating and consolidating MetroHealth's Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation services including outpatient therapy, faculty clinics, Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Center, and vocational services into existing buildings at Old Brooklyn Campus.

OUR APPROACH

• Extensive programming with clinical staff to understand operational workflows and patient volumes
• Space planning for diverse services: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, vocational rehabilitation
• Specialized planning for FES Center—one of few facilities in the country offering functional electrical stimulation therapy
• Phased occupancy strategy allowing service line relocations without care interruption
• Building systems assessment and infrastructure planning for adaptive reuse

PLANNING SCOPE

• Outpatient Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Faculty Clinics
• Therapy Services: PT, OT, speech pathology across 70,000 SF
• Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Center with specialized equipment
• Vocational Services and patient support programs
• Clinical support spaces and staff areas
• Phasing strategy and infrastructure requirements

RESULT

Master plan provided MetroHealth with roadmap for consolidating rehabilitation services, improving operational efficiency, and positioning PM&R as a comprehensive regional resource.