St. Francis Regional Medical Center

Lobby Expansion

Exterior view of the addition at dusk.
The main corridor of the new lobby, with a help desk and access to retail shops and the pharmacy.
Entry to the Allina retail pharmacy with floor to ceiling glass and warm wood shelving.
A pharmacy pick-up window with privacy shield.
Inside the new entry's lobby, complete with reception desk and comfortable waiting areas.

St. Francis Regional Medical Center

Lobby Expansion

Shakopee, Minn.

The St. Francis Regional Medical Center addition creates a prominent, visual entry point for guests, providing easier access to the hospital, clinics, and new retail areas. A wide concourse leads visitors to a medical retail area that includes a pharmacy, as well as CPAP, optical, and home care stores, and a gift shop. The new 1,843 s.f. Allina retail pharmacy is conveniently located near the new front door.

The two-story entry lobby has a vaulted glass facade that brings in natural light. Interior LED ambient lighting, soft seating and lounging areas, Terrazzo floors, a color-changing fireplace, and a guest welcome center reduce stress and create a positive first impression. The grounds outside the entrance feature colorful plantings and have a snowmelt system for safer access during the winter. Exterior lighting was carefully designed to reduce light pollution by using LEDs that direct light downward.

Size: 5,500 sq. ft.

Components: New front entry lobby; medical retail spaces; new Allina retail pharmacy; gift shop

Completion: 2016

Tim Sessions (retired)
Bob Verstraete (retired)
Ryan Johansen
Tina Branstad
Steve Busse
Lauren Frank
Jeff Griesinger (retired)
Joe Mueller (retired)
Alex Sirko