M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal — Owners, Developers & Managers — Renovation/Restoration — October 28 - November 10, 2016 — 11B R enovation /R estoration
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IDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, LLC (ROG) has Building-wide renovation reflects patient-first focus of one of region’s top practices Ridgewood Orthopedics expands in Poskanzer Skott-designed space R uninterrupted patient care dur- ing construction.
wasn’t efficient for conduct- ing business. Poskanzer Skott exceeded all expectations in designing a colorful, modern and spacious office that we can be proud of.” PSA has deep roots in the northern New Jersey health- care community, having de- signed projects for Hackensack University Medical Center, Valley Health System, Ber- gen Regional Medical Center and many private medical practices. The established, award-winning firm has broad experience in the entire design and planning process. n
“Healthcare projects fre- quently involve the challenge of shifting work from one occupied area to another,” Poskanzer noted. “In this case, the vacant portion of the second floor was renovated before work began in the existing office. Ridgewood Orthopedics was then able to serve patients in the expansion while the existing space was updated.” Leidner says the praise has been unanimous from both pa- tients and staff. “We were in a cramped, ‘70s-style space that
completed the r eno va t i on of its offices at 85 South Maple Ave. in Ridgewood. Designed by Poskanzer Skott Archi- tects (PSA) ,
Barry Poskanzer
the project was the final phase of the practice’s expansion to occupy the entire 11,700 s/f property. “Ridgewood Orthopedics has grown into the building in stages,” said Barry Pos- kanzer, AIA , partner in the Ridgewood-based design and planning firm. “We completed two smaller renovations that were aligned with their vision to create a modern, patient- friendly environment that would accommodate future growth. This is the final step in that process.” ROG is a full service orthope- dic medical practice specializ- ing in technologically advanced medical care for conditions that involve sports medicine, back and neck ailments, arthritis and bone fractures. When ROG purchased the building four years ago, they leased part of the second floor to the prior owners with the understanding that it would be temporary. “We planned to expand our team of physicians and add support staff,” said Practice Ad- ministrator Teresa Leidner. “As the practice grew, we needed more space in order to provide the high standard of patient service that is our core focus.” Every aspect of the renova- tion reflects ROG’s patient- first philosophy. The second floor is anchored by a striking lobby and patient waiting area, which features glass walls and distinct check-in and check-out areas for enhanced efficiency and privacy. Additional exam rooms and specialty rooms for imaging and casting allow physicians to see more patients each day. PSA’s design also incor- porates workspaces for the 40-member clinical and admin- istrative team, a private office suite for doctors and much- needed storage space. Leidner noted that the business office is now hidden from view and a new call center handles patient appointments, enabling recep- tion staff to give the patients
Ridgewood Orthopedics Lobby
in front of them their full at- tention. PSA worked in partnership
with JRB Construction to care- fully choreograph the phases of the project in order to allow
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