Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
2 PagesDell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas | HKS Architects The Challenge The University of Texas Medical Center sought to anchor a new teaching, patient care and research district with Austin’s sole Level 1 trauma hospital located on a sloped site in a dense urban setting. The Design Solution This 517,000 square foot, 195-bed teaching hospital maximizes a small footprint and creates an accessible gateway to the UT Medical Center campus. HKS designers kept the urban scale in mind through a pedestrian-friendly ground level plaza, interior courtyards for peaceful reflection, and a sky bridge connecting otherwise disjointed floors. The building is sensitive to the natural context, offering views of the Texas state capitol and visual access to the natural beauty of Waller Creek and
