SBLM Architects Welcomes a New Director to the New York City Office
SBLM Architects announced that Ann Chu, Assoc. AIA, has joined the firm as the new Director of the Healthcare & Wellness Studio in the New York City office. With over 25 years of experience in the healthcare field, Chu will lead the growth of the HealthCare & Wellness Studio, expanding its project portfolio and design team. At a time when the healthcare industry is shifting alongside the continued introduction of cutting-edge technologies, Chu’s expertise will help reimagine healthcare spaces by bringing forward-thinking designs and programming to the studio’s projects.
“Ann is well known, well liked and quite competent. She will certainly increase our presence in various healthcare communities,” comments Joshua Burdick, president of SBLM Architects. “Ann has already hit the ground running at the firm and is working on the Northwell Health South Shore University Hospital’s four-story, Brackett Building addition, which includes Hybrid ORs and patient rooms. Ann’s role in this project illustrates her deep expertise in healthcare environments that are technologically challenging and require a keen awareness of the clients’ objectives.”