Transforming Campus Access
WakeMed’s strategically located patient tower redefines its main campus experience and strengthens critical care services for the Raleigh community.
Patient Tower and Campus Expansion
Raleigh, NC
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a trusted leader in North Carolina’s healthcare landscape, known for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. To expand access and modernize its flagship campus, WakeMed launched a major campus expansion centered on a new patient tower.
The five-story, 103-bed tower creates a new front door for the Raleigh Main Campus, featuring a grand entry lobby and spacious waiting areas that improve patient and visitor experience. Strategically located, the tower connects efficiently to existing nursing units, reducing travel distances for staff and enhancing operational flow.
Additional features include a new 20-bed intensive care unit, an 8-bed pediatric intensive care unit, procedure rooms, and relocated and upgraded chiller and generator facilities. A new 1,200-space parking garage further improves accessibility and convenience for patients, families, and staff.
“It’s your passion and your commitment to the client that I applaud. You should be proud, it is a wonderful achievement.”
– Thomas Cavender, PE, VP of Construction and Design
Meet the Design Team
