This relocation of an existing specialty practice from Voorhees to Cherry Hill creates a more unified and user-friendly suite than the elongated layout of the original location. Modern LED lighting creates a much brighter suite while helping to lower energy costs. Fast-tracking the design and construction schedule was the highest priority for this project. The…
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Doc Bresler’s Cavity Busters – Bustleton and South Philadelphia Practice Relocations
Charles Matsinger Associates and Cavity Busters continued their successful relationship by completing two additional practice relocation projects for this pediatric dental establishment. Working closely with Construction Manager Wolfe Scott Associates, the team combined to create functional spaces with unique themes. The attention to detail exhibited in these offices sets them apart from ordinary dental practices….
Jefferson-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – New Patient Floor
Charles Matsinger Associates (CMA) and Jefferson-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital have recently created a new patient floor on the 2nd floor of the West Building of Magee Rehab Hospital. The hospital is pushing for more comfort and flexibility in their patient room spaces. CMA was selected by Jefferson-Magee to work on a total of four floors in…
Project Highlight – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania – Ravdin Family Caregiver Center
The Family Caregiver Center at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) was created as a place where caregivers and family members can get away for a time from the stresses of dealing with a family member in the hospital. Renovated in 2014, the Family Caregiver Center was created to meet caregiver’s needs and…
Brace Busters & Appel Orthodontics
Brace Busters and Appel Orthodontics, two separate orthodontic practices, collaborated to convert an 18,000-square foot warehouse space into contiguous beach-themed treatment areas. In 2014, Dr. David Bresler had a vision of opening a new orthodontic practice in Philadelphia. An existing property across the street from Doc Bresler’s Cavity Busters on Geiger Road in Philadelphia was…
Magee Rehabilitation Healing Gardens
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital has recently completed construction of a new rooftop therapy space in Center City Philadelphia. The Creative Therapy Center and Healing Gardens is a renovation to an existing 15,000 square foot rooftop area. Serving as a retreat for patients, the space needed to serve both as an area of relaxation and enjoyment as…
CMA Navigates New DOH Processes
Following a growing national trend, the State of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have recently adopted new electronic plan submission procedures for the review of healthcare projects. As one of the first firms to utilize the new processes, Charles Matsinger Associates has successfully developed a set of procedures to accommodate these new requirements. These in-house methodologies have put CMA…
Avenue of Rehabilitation and Restorative Healing
Charles Matsinger Associates is excited to be partnering with Magee Rehabilitation Hospital on the design of the Creative Therapy Center and Healing Gardens. This transformational project augments and updates existing patient therapeutic areas (Segal Street, McSherry Greenhouse and the Segal sponsored Resource Center) on the unique 6th floor rooftop of the hospital. Research shows that…
Family Style Hospitality – The Connelly Resource Center
Charles Matsinger Associates worked with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to renovate spaces within the Connelly Resource Center for Families. The facility is located on the 8th floor of the Main Hospital, and provides important hospitality and educational support services to the hospital’s patients and their families. An existing high demand self-serve laundry and break room offered…
A Welcoming Lobby for Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
CMA recently finished a complete renovation of the Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Main Lobby. A more modern, attractive hospitality environment was created for patients, visitors and workers. New ceilings and soffits absorb sound while new lighting provides brightness. New windows allow more daylight into the space and natural stone, wall coverings, and a custom designed wood…
Careful Programming Cooperation Leads to Successful Medical Space
Cooper Advanced Care Center, Department of Medicine Cooper University Hospital – Camden, NJ Cooper University Hospital approached Charles Matsinger Associates with a challenge for the architectural and engineering team which they faced as well; the hospital was moving toward a new medical program paradigm and there were no precedents for the functional design. The program,…
Designing With Care: Inpatient Spaces
Charles Matsinger Associates has been designing Healthcare Facilities for close to three decades. We strive to ensure that our clients, as well as those utilizing their facilities continue to be delighted and supported by their environment long after our involvement. We have designed various types of inpatient care spaces ranging from OR Suites, Emergency Rooms,…
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