
Children’s
Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
By Yvette Alvarado
Fun and playful were key aspects in
designing and achieving a successful children’s hospital in Orange County. The
$558 million children’s tower II project at Children’s Hospital of Orange
County was completed in 2013. The design features include fully equipped
pediatric surgical suites, emergency, laboratory, pathology, and imaging
services. Leading edge technology green design elements and strategically
places areas for work, reflection and play were major factors in the design of
the seven- story facility. Each floor has a different nature theme, as well as
an individual color...