McGrath Outpatient Pavilion

Creating a coordinated furniture solution for the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion at UC San Diego Health designed to expand access to integrated specialty care.

Introduction

UC San Diego Health developed McGrath Outpatient Pavilion as a major component of its reimagined Hillcrest medical campus. The six-floor facility brings outpatient surgery, advanced imaging, infusion, pharmacy, laboratory, cancer care, and numerous specialty clinics together under one roof. Hyphn was engaged to plan, specify, furnish, and install environments that support a smooth patient experience and the varied operational needs of clinical teams.

Modern office lounge with light grey and blue armchairs, a wooden wall labeled 42, and large windows overlooking greenery and a meeting area with two people.

A bright modern office lounge with white tables and chairs, yellow booth seating, silver pendant lamps, and large windows overlooking city buildings.

Objectives & Scope

Support a patient-centered care model across diverse specialties
Develop furniture plans for a complex 250,000 SF healthcare environment
Coordinate delivery and installation with trades and project stakeholders
Complete on schedule and within budget

A modern office breakroom features wooden cabinetry, two stainless steel refrigerators, a kitchenette with blue tile backsplash, several white tables and chairs, and a large wall-mounted television.

A modern waiting area features grey lounge chairs and sofas arranged before a royal blue wall adorned with four colorful circular artworks and orange signs labeled 3.

A modern waiting room with gray sofas and blue chairs next to floor-to-ceiling windows, featuring people and signage directing toward restrooms and orthopedics.

Two people talk in a bright modern hallway featuring yellow accent walls, lounge seating, and room numbers including 32.

The resulting environment supports UC San Diego Health’s integrated care model, helping patients access diagnostic, surgical, cancer, infusion, imaging, and specialty services in one coordinated location.

Two men walk down a bright, modern corridor lined with grey and blue lounge chairs, situated between large windows and a wood-paneled wall marked with the number 42.

Key Takeaways

Integrated furniture planning supported multiple clinical programs within one facility.
Close coordination helped keep a complex healthcare installation on schedule and budget.
A consistent product strategy supported varied patient, caregiver, and staff needs.