Warren Barr Gold Coast
Redefining Sub-Acute Care
Warren Barr Gold Coast is a transformative project in the heart of Chicago’s prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood. ML Group worked with the client to reimagine sub-acute care, merging high-end hospitality with cutting-edge healthcare design. This comprehensive redesign included exterior renovations, 130 patient rooms, a reimagined lobby, a state-of-the-art physical therapy gym, and thoughtfully planned common areas. By blending thoughtful design with construction expertise, the project set a new standard for sub-acute care facilities while maintaining operations throughout the renovation.
Strategize. Development-Centric Expertise
ML Group’s strategic approach was essential in redefining the sub-acute care experience at Warren Barr Gold Coast. Understanding the unique needs of short-term patients, who typically stay less than a month, the project focused on creating an environment reminiscent of a high-end, full-service hotel. The redesign aimed to balance hospitality-level aesthetics with functional spaces that meet the demands of sub-acute care. ML Group developed a phased renovation plan that allowed the building to remain fully operational while achieving a seamless transformation.
Imagine. Innovative Design
ML Group designed Warren Barr Gold Coast’s interiors to provide a welcoming, refined atmosphere that aligns with the surrounding Gold Coast neighborhood. The ground floor now features an elegant, high-end hotel-style lobby, offering a warm and sophisticated entry experience for patients and visitors alike.
The team carefully designed the 130 patient rooms to combine comfort and functionality, reflecting a premium hospitality feel while adhering to healthcare standards. The top floor houses the state-of-the-art physical therapy gym, which includes an advanced ADL (Activities of Daily Living) Suite designed to simulate a real-world environment for physical therapy. Unique to this urban location, the ADL Suite incorporates elements like a scaled-down “modern home” and even an old CTA bus and bus stop, creating an immersive rehabilitation experience.
Transform. Construction & Delivery Excellence
Executing this large-scale redesign while keeping the facility operational was a significant achievement for ML Group’s construction team. Exterior renovations refreshed the building’s façade, aligning it with the upscale character of the Gold Coast neighborhood. The team delivered the interior transformation with precision, from the high-end finishes in the lobby to the carefully constructed ADL Suite.
By seamlessly blending design and construction, ML Group created a facility that elevates the standard of sub-acute care. Warren Barr Gold Coast is now a benchmark for healthcare redesign, exemplifying how innovative thinking can transform the patient experience while maintaining operational efficiency.
Through strategic planning, innovative design, and precise construction, ML Group delivered a project that set a new precedent for the Warren Barr brand and demonstrated its expertise in assisted living and healthcare facilities.
Before & After Images
Exterior Before
Exterior After
Lobby and Welcome Center Before
Lobby and Welcome Center After
Elevator Lobby Before
Elevator Lobby After
Physical Therapy Gym Before
Physical Therapy Gym After
Activities of Daily Living Suite Before
Activities of Daily Living Suite After
Patient Suite Before
Patient Suite After
Room Corridor Before
Room Corridor After
