Shaped by Landscape and Wellness
At the University of Central Florida’s Academic Health Sciences Campus in Lake Nona, the Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion stands as a testament to what’s possible when purpose, collaboration, and regional connection align. As the design-assist partner for the project’s architectural precast facade, Wells helped bring to life a facility that expands UCF’s capacity to educate and empower the next generation of nurses while strengthening the built community that supports them. The 90,000 sq ft building reflects a shared commitment to innovation in healthcare education and the belief that design can advance both learning and wellness.
The building facade takes inspiration from the surrounding landscape and has an organic, dynamic quality that connects it to its context. Its arched form mirrors the softer shapes of Lake Nona Boulevard, the circular College of Medicine, and the elliptical green of the campus quad. The entire structure is lifted to create a shaded “porch,” offering comfort and gathering space while protecting students and faculty from the Florida sun—an architectural expression of both function and welcome.
