SmithGroup Celebrates Kaiser Permanente Railyards Medical Center Groundbreaking

KPRY Sacramento

SmithGroup celebrates the groundbreaking of the new Kaiser Permanente Railyards Medical Center at the Sacramento Railyards. This state-of-the-art facility will be a beacon of health and wellness, reflecting the vibrant and unique culture of Sacramento, California.

Sacramento, known for its rivers, trees and diverse neighborhoods, is a city where community spirit thrives. The Kaiser Permanente Railyards Medical Center campus is designed to complement this spirit, integrating seamlessly with the city’s fabric. The design is a broad stroke of color, light and nature, stretching from “River to Park,” creating a welcoming environment that connects the community.

The new hospital will be situated on an 18-acre site in the heart of downtown Sacramento at The Railyards. The Railyards is one of the nation’s largest infill projects transforming 244 acres of historically significant land into a mixed-use urban community offering residential, retail, office, cultural and entertainment amenities, parks and a transportation hub. 

KPRY SAC Groundbreaking

The Kaiser Permanente Railyards Medical Center is pioneering sustainable hospital design, representing one of the healthcare provider’s first two all-electric hospitals. It is projected to be one of the first all-electric hospitals in California when completed.

The healthcare complex will include: 

  • A hospital building spanning 662,000 square feet, rising eight stories high 
  • A five-story hospital support building with 173,000 square feet of space 
  • A two-story central utility plant covering 32,000 square feet 
  • A seven-story parking garage with 1,500 stalls 

The hospital will offer a wide range of services, including: 

  • 310 beds, with a 48-bed intensive care unit 
  • A 38-bed birthing center and an 8-bed neonatal intensive care unit 
  • 14 operating rooms and 70 emergency treatment bays 
KPRY Exterior

The hospital will become a window to the community and is a message to all as a welcome gesture that not only makes everyone feel at home but also provides a clear understanding of movement from one end of the complex to the other. The hospital’s design aims to enhance the human experience, with several gardens and spaces that connect to the healing properties of daylight and nature.  

Kaiser Permanente’s investment in this project underscores its commitment to providing high-quality healthcare. Read more here.