Business Details
34 Years
experience
Healthcare Architecture Experts
Founded in 1992, C A Architects has established itself as a leader in healthcare architecture through a commitment to design excellence and client collaboration. Our firm specializes in creating innovative healthcare environments that balance technical precision with human-centered design. With over 30 years of experience, we have evolved alongside the healthcare industry, integrating advanced technologies and sustainable practices while maintaining a focus on wellness and healing. Our team of skilled professionals brings deep expertise in architectural planning, interior design, and infrastructure solutions tailored to the unique demands of healthcare facilities.We prioritize strategic partnerships and lean methodologies to deliver projects that enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes. Our portfolio reflects a dedication to pushing boundaries in healthcare design, from urgent care centers to specialized medical facilities. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, with offices in San Diego, we serve clients nationwide, combining local insight with national industry knowledge.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Healthcare Planning
Infrastructure Solutions
Lean Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized healthcare architecture experience
- Collaborative approach with medical professionals and stakeholders
- Human-centered design prioritizing patient wellness and staff efficiency
- Expertise in Lean management and sustainable building practices
- Award-winning portfolio of healthcare facility transformations
Services
Architecture
Our architectural practice focuses exclusively on healthcare environments, creating spaces that balance technical requirements with healing aesthetics. We design facilities that improve patient outcomes while meeting evolving medical needs. Our approach integrates evidence-based design principles with operational efficiency for hospitals, clinics, and specialized care centers.
Interior Design
We craft interior environments that enhance the healthcare experience through thoughtful material selection, lighting, and spatial organization. Our designs prioritize infection control, wayfinding, and comfort while maintaining regulatory compliance. Specialized teams focus on creating therapeutic spaces for pediatric, oncology, and women's health facilities.
Planning
Our strategic planning services develop comprehensive roadmaps for healthcare facility development. We analyze operational needs, patient flow, and future growth projections to create adaptable master plans. This includes space programming, departmental adjacencies, and phased implementation strategies for complex medical campuses.
Infrastructure
We design resilient infrastructure systems that support critical healthcare operations while maintaining healing environments. Our solutions address mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems with redundancy and scalability. Specialized expertise includes medical gas systems, emergency power, and sustainable energy solutions for healthcare facilities.
Lean Delivery
Our Lean methodology improves project delivery through collaborative workflows and waste reduction. We implement value-stream mapping and continuous improvement practices to enhance construction efficiency. This approach ensures alignment between design intent and operational requirements while maintaining budget and schedule control.
People
Ric Hammond
Principal
Licensed architect with healthcare design expertise, Ric leads project teams in creating innovative medical facilities that balance functionality with healing environments.
Eileen Amano-Peterman
Principal
Co-founder with over 30 years in healthcare architecture, Eileen combines design excellence with technical knowledge to shape transformative medical spaces.
Edward Caruana
Principal
Co-founder and technical expert, Edward drives complex healthcare projects with precision engineering and creative problem-solving for mission-critical facilities.
Nichole Ataizi
Associate | Project Manager
Licensed architect specializing in healthcare planning, Nichole coordinates multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects that meet evolving medical industry standards.
Charles Thrash
Principal
Experienced healthcare architect with LEED certification, Charles focuses on sustainable design solutions that enhance patient care environments while reducing environmental impact.
Questions
What healthcare facility types do you specialize in?
We design hospitals, urgent care centers, women's health facilities, cancer centers, and specialized medical clinics.
How do you incorporate patient-centered design?
Our designs prioritize natural light, intuitive wayfinding, quiet healing environments, and family-friendly spaces based on evidence-based research.
Can you handle complex healthcare renovations?
Yes, we specialize in phased renovations that maintain operational continuity while upgrading critical healthcare infrastructure.
Do you work with LEED certification standards?
We integrate sustainable practices and have multiple LEED-certified projects in our healthcare portfolio.
How do you approach healthcare technology integration?
We plan for current and future technology needs, ensuring flexible infrastructure that supports medical advancements over time.
