UChicago Medicine - Center for Care and Discovery Food Hall

The Center for Care & Discovery Food Hall renovation consists of the redesign of a hospital lobby and food services space on the University of Chicago’s Medical Center campus. A series of terrazzo tile-clad curvilinear countertop and wainscotting elements wrap three distinct food retailers in a unifying gesture across the food hall space. White oak board-and-batten paneling brings rhythm, texture, and natural warmth to the space while a collection of planters interject greenery into an otherwise clinical environment.

Client: Health Hospitality Partners (HHP), University of Chicago Center for Care and Discovery
Location: Chicago, IL
Size: 8,500 SF
Status: Completed Summer 2024
Publications: “Food Hall Open at UChicago Medicine.” Chicago Food Magazine (September 2024).
“UChicago Medicine Revives Food Hall With Updated Aesthetic,” Healthcare Design Magazine (January 2025).

The new food hall accommodates seating for approximately 150 people in a diverse collection of furniture, including built-in banquettes, high top tables, custom millwork benches and soft lounge areas. The project seeks to create an inviting and naturally warm space as a respite from the daily demands of the hospital facility.