By HFT Staff

BayCare revealed the latest rendering of the future Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s, a freestanding facility scheduled to open in 2030. In working with its architects at Page, now Stantec, BayCare has sought to have every element of the new hospital be purposefully designed for children and families.  

Its bold, multi-color exterior and dynamic lighting — shifting with the seasons and holidays — welcome families with wonder and joy from the moment they arrive. These vibrant, color-changing features bring the building to life, with a subtle reminder that this is a place of hope and recovery for the children of West Central Florida and beyond.  

Once inside, patients and families will find that the design blends clinical excellence with warmth and playfulness. Spaces encourage comfort, togetherness and discovery, with family-friendly features such as intuitive wayfinding, welcoming common areas and environments that reduce stress while supporting healing.  

The goal: a hospital that feels less like an institution and more like a destination for care — where children feel safe, inspired and hopeful throughout their journey.