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News: Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital

  • 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...
    A view of the west façade exterior curtain wall
  • 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...
    East side of inpatient hospital
  • 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...
    City of Ohio State Podcast Episode 2
  • 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 ...
    Inpatient Hospital at night
  • Inpatient Hospital Becomes Tallest Building at Ohio State

    The inpatient hospital project reached a major milestone in January. Concrete was recently poured on level 22 of the north and south elevator cores of facility, making it the tallest building on all of the Ohio State campuses. The north and south elevator towers will eventually reach level 25 which will be used for mechanical and support spaces. Level 24 will be the final patient care floor.The c...
    The Inpatient hospital, looking northeast

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