Global architecture and design firm Corgan announced that Chris Grossnicklaus has been promoted to national sector leader for the firm’s healthcare practice. Grossnicklaus has more than 18 years of experience in the design industry, with the last seven years at Corgan taking a leadership role in the healthcare practice. Ranked the fourth largest architecture firm overall and the 18^th largest healthcare design firm in the United States, Corgan’s portfolio includes major academic medical centers, behavioral health facilities, labs, oncology centers, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and medical office buildings.

“Chris has been an indispensable part of Corgan's Healthcare sector, and we are excited to see where his leadership takes the studio next. With a remarkable ability to anticipate clients’ needs and gain their trust, he will enable our team to continue to create innovative, user-focused healthcare facilities, elevating the experience for our clients and the communities they serve,” said Scott Ruch, CEO of Corgan.  

Grossnicklaus’s extraordinary design portfolio includes projects throughout the U.S., Canada, and the Middle East. His strengths as a strategist and relationship builder make him an invaluable leader at Corgan, overseeing projects for HCA Healthcare Behavioral Health Hospitals, Houston Methodist, the Mayo Clinic, Methodist Health System, OSF Healthcare, Saint Francis Health System, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and UCLA Health. 

“Corgan’s emphasis on user-focused design is critical in the healthcare space,” said Grossnicklaus. “It’s a privilege to design places that help people during the most stressful times of their lives, and I’m honored to lead our team as we continue to do important work across the country.”

Grossnicklaus is a leader whose design ethos embodies empathy and ingenuity. A Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt professional and member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), he holds a master’s degree in architecture from Texas A&M University. Grossnicklaus’s exceptional work has earned him awards from AIA Dallas and the Texas Society of Architects. 

Known for its research and insights that informs their design, Corgan has proven its dedication to improving health outcomes through better healthcare design at facilities large and small. Corgan’s clients include Houston Methodist, Kaiser Permanente, Mayo Clinic, and the award-winning Parkland Health Hospital in Dallas.