IMEG provided architectural lighting design for Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral in New York, featured in the August issue of Healthcare Design as an Award of Merit recipient in the 2025 Design Showcase. 

The project integrates three leading medical institutions—NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and Weill Cornell Medical Center—into a one-stop destination for outpatient spinal care and procedures. 

“Drawing inspiration from the spine’s natural flow and human movement, the 55,000-square-foot facility is designed to support a seamless patient journey, from the illuminated, transparent entryway that establishes a clear and calming presence at street level through to the exam rooms designed to balance patient comfort and leading technologies,” reports Healthcare Design. 

Photographs accompanying the feature provide glimpses of IMEG’s lighting design, one component of an interior design that judges described as “elegant” and unlike typical healthcare.  

“The aesthetic was deliberately crafted to defy expectations of what a healthcare environment should feel like,” said Nicole Wood, lead interior designer at Array Architects. “Key features such as wood baffles on ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, and custom lighting were chosen for their ability to bring warmth and human scale to the space. Lighting was designed to support circadian rhythms, reduce stress, and create a sense of orientation and calm. The result is a setting that elevates care through design, offering a sensory experience that feels more like a luxury hotel or cultural institution than a medical clinic.” 

Read the full article in Healthcare Design to learn more about the project.