Engineering Healing at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital

Opening for patients in early 2026, the new Mary Bridge Children's Hospital in Tacoma, Washington, will meet a community need for dedicated pediatric care.

Designing healthcare facilities for children requires a specialized approach that considers their unique developmental needs, care frequency, length of stay and specialized technology — all of which differ significantly from adult patients.

In this article for Seattle's Daily Journal of Commerce, Douglas Lacy, Lilian Fu and Zach Stevens share successes from their collaborative approach with design partners and the mindset needed to create healing spaces for children and their families.