Brigham and Women's Hospital

The 420,000 sf state-of-the-art Shapiro Cardiovascular Center enhances Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s stature as one of the world’s leading medical centers, exceeding the hospital’s high standards for program, efficiency, and context. Its strong connectivity to the existing hospital building and campus is the culmination of thoughtful planning and responsive architectural articulation—striking a balance between public spaces, which invite gatherings and philanthropic events, and more intimate areas that offer a sense of warmth and comfort. The Center provides operating suites for cardiac and vascular surgery, diagnostic and treatment facilities, variable-acuity inpatient units, ambulatory care clinics, and a range of public amenities, including dining, conference and family centers. An elevated walkway connects the Center to the hospital’s main pedestrian spine, the “Pike,” and below-grade levels unite new and existing surgical services. By consolidating cardiovascular services, the Center improves the patient experience via operational efficiencies and encouraging communication and collaboration among specialists.