McGehee Family Tower is name for Baptist-Wolfson ER expansion Downtown

McGehee Family Tower is name for Baptist-Wolfson ER expansion Downtown

The McGehee Family Tower, a transformative expansion of the Baptist Medical Center and Wolfson Children’s Hospital on Downtown Jacksonville's Southbank, is set to elevate emergency care in the region. Designed by your talented healthcare team, this four-story, 123,908-square-foot facility will feature separate emergency rooms for adults and children, including 100 patient care rooms, advanced imaging and trauma services, and expanded heart care and inpatient facilities. With a $187.38 million investment and named in honor of Sutton and Debbie McGehee, lifelong Jacksonville residents and major donors, the project reflects a commitment to innovation and community care. Construction is underway and is expected to be completed in phases, with the entire project scheduled for completion in 2029. Meanwhile, current ER services remain fully operational.

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ENR 2026 Top 500 Design Firms - Hoefer Welker

ENR 2026 Top 500 Design Firms - Hoefer Welker

Hoefer Welker has been named to Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) 2026 Top 500 Design Firms list, an annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based design...

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Kansas City architecture firm Hoefer Welker opens second Florida office

Kansas City architecture firm Hoefer Welker opens second Florida office

Hoefer Welker has expanded its national footprint with the opening of a new office in Orlando, Florida, our second location in the state. The...

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Hoefer Welker taps longtime Dallas market leader as next Co-CEO

Hoefer Welker taps longtime Dallas market leader as next Co-CEO

Hoefer Welker has named longtime Dallas leader John Castorina as Co-CEO, joining Rob Welker in guiding the firm’s future. Castorina has helped drive...

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