Virtual Tour of the New UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Opening in 2011, the new UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital promises to be both the leading patient-centered medical center in Kentucky and a landmark architectural statement in the heart of Lexington.

1. Start your tour with the Hospital Exterior

The new main entrance will simplify access to the hospital and will unify the new facility with the Kentucky Children’s Hospital, the Gill Heart Institute and the new parking structure.

2. Parking Garage and Shuttle

An easily accessible new parking garage will be just across South Limestone.  Opening fully in Spring 2008, the garage will have 1,600 spaces when complete and shuttle service to the Emergency Department and main entrance 24 hours per day. A separate shuttle will serve Kentucky Clinic during clinic hours.

3. Skyway

An enclosed and climate controlled pedestrian bridge will provide a convenient walking path to the mezzanine level of the new hospital. Golf-cart transport will be available. The skyway will be constructed after the new hospital is built.

4. Emergency Waiting

The expanded emergency department will be the size of a football field. Easily visible and accessible from South Limestone, it will feature separate entrances and waiting areas for children and adults, to reduce stress and improve the capacity for specialized care.

5. Auditorium

The large auditorium will be a central venue for lecture series and performances

6. Coffee Shop

The warm and inviting coffee shop will provide quick, grab-and-go meals or snacks and is adjacent to outdoor seating.

7. Chapel

The serene retreat of the chapel will offer a space for quiet meditation.

8. Cafeteria

The spacious cafeteria will provide a complete and diverse menu with ample indoor seating and access to a courtyard terrace.

9. Health Education Center

The Health Education Center will be a valuable resource for patients and families seeking guidance and for members of the community doing research.

10. Patient Areas

All patient rooms will be private and among the largest in the country.  Each will have its own private bath, widescreen television, ample natural light and space for a family member to stay overnight.

11. Atrium

The new atrium will be the gateway to 1.1 million square feet of floor space for advanced patient care.  It is designed to be filled with natural light through a two-story skylight and will feature commissioned artwork, wood and marble accents, an inviting water feature and multifunctional seating areas.