The new Indiana University Health Hospital is located in downtown Indianapolis and was initially to be characterised by three 16-story hospital towers on the campus that extends along 16th Street. The latter would have undergone an expansion of about 44 acres. Together, the three towers can hold up to 672 private rooms for patients. But the needs have changed. Through a press release by its officials, IU Health had already anticipated that the further implementation of a fourth tower to the south would be evaluated, if deemed necessary. A few days later, the project expands.The goal would be to further increase the spaces reserved for patients in care, reaching up to 864 rooms. A noteworthy 29% more: «IU Health’s board of directors believes that increased capacity is needed to meet the anticipated demand for hospitalisations, including for a growing burden of sicker patients,» the Indianapolis-based health system said in a written statement. GammaStone is extensively involved in the project, taking care of the façade’s construction work.The activity includes a crucial supply of Natural Air Limestone Silver Buff panels. A perfect natural stone solution that beautifully conforms to the entire project and the existing buildings in the surrounding area.
The facility will occupy an area already occupied by the Methodist Hospital and the University of Medicine. The large complex will include a service facility, a building for medical offices and a support building for parking lots, loading docks and commercial spaces. A panoramic terrace and two heliports will complete structure’s tops. In light of the new provisions, the planned opening of Indiana University Health Hospital has been moved to the fourth quarter of 2027. Sliding the inauguration date back by about a year after the previously announced December 2026 opening date: «The new date reflects the longer calendar needed to build the largest building.»