{"id":11249,"date":"2026-02-20T16:40:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T21:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slamcoll.com\/?post_type=sub151_project&p=11249"},"modified":"2026-02-20T16:40:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T21:40:44","slug":"drexel-university-college-of-medicine","status":"publish","type":"sub151_project","link":"https:\/\/slamcoll.com\/portfolio\/drexel-university-college-of-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, Medical Education Building"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The project goal was to expand access to high-quality medical education while directly addressing physician shortages in northeast Pennsylvania. By establishing a four-year regional campus in partnership with Tower Health, Drexel University sought to create a sustainable pipeline of future physicians who would train locally, serve the surrounding community, and strengthen the region\u2019s long-term healthcare infrastructure.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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SLAM addressed the goal by designing a flexible, highly visible medical education facility overlooking the Schuylkill River and Reading that supports contemporary medical education and reinforces a strong academic presence in the community. Because class size was planned to increase gradually, SLAM included large fixed elements such as the anatomy lab in the initial construction, while leaving other areas to expand over time. Two shelled floors were added to accommodate future growth and unforeseen opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The building\u2019s curved form follows the eastern edge of the site, reflecting the railroad tracks and river below to strengthen its connection to place. A two-story masonry base accommodates internally oriented spaces, while the upper floors position student and faculty areas to take advantage of the extraordinary views, supporting an inspiring academic environment.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\n This building and its layout will help the campus to build community and also encourage our students to make strong connections to faculty, staff and professionals. \u201cEducation, innovation, research and collaboration will thrive in one central, unifying space.
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