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News: Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital

  • In the News: Inpatient Hospital Grows to $1.9B Project

    Progress continues at the Wexner Medical Center inpatient hospital project. Columbus Business First recently shared an update on project enhancements, including the news that 120 rooms initially planned as "shell" sturctures would instead be finished on the interior to help avoid disrupting patient care.The 1.9 million-square-foot inpatient hospital is the largest single facilities project ever u...
  • Slideshow: Inpatient Hospital

    Drivers on SR-315 cannot miss views of an expanding Wexner Medical Center inpatient hospital project. Lower levels have exterior glass in place on the building located just south of Cannon Drive. The size and scale of the project are starting to come into view with structural steel erection substantially complete through level 23 with metal decking.Additional construction updates include:Exterior...
  • Slideshow: Inpatient Hospital

    The main entrance to the Wexner Medical Center inpatient hospital is taking shape as steel framing continues in preparation for glass installation. Structural steel is up to level 15 and the concrete structure of the middle elevator tower is approaching level 25. The 1.9 million-square-foot hospital is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State. Additional constructi...
  • City of Ohio State Podcast: Campus Construction

    On Episode 2 of the "City of Ohio State" podcast, hear from Ohio State’s associate vice president of Facilities Design and Construction Kristin Poldemann. The 15-minute podcast runs down major construction happening on campus – from a new inpatient hospital and a blossoming Innovation District to an investment in the Arts. The City of Ohio State podcast is brought to you by Ohio State's Office of...
  • Slideshow: Inpatient Hospital

    Precast brick panels are being installed on the north façade of the Wexner Medical Center inpatient hospital, dramatically changing the building appearance. The overall project will include both precast panels as well as traditional “hand-laid” brick for portions of the exterior. The 1.9 million-square-foot hospital began construction in fall 2020 and is expected to open in early 2026.Additional ...

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