Hough Ear Institute

The Hough Ear Institute is a nationally renowned medical research and clinical group involved with new methods of improving human hearing. Due to the growth of the staff, the institute needed to expand their existing space and incorporating adequate room for new technology. The new addition would also consist of the same materials and features as the existing building for a seamless appearance. For the overall design, HSEarchitects analyzed the compact site to determine the reconfiguration of the design while trying to meet parking requirements. A solution was determined by designing a three-story addition with corridor connections to each of the three existing floors. A new elevator and accessible toilets were included on all floors to meet ADA standards. Within the addition, the basement level provides a space for the ambulatory surgery center. The first level features executive offices and additional clinical spaces which also includes several hearing-testing sound booths. The second level is a research and teaching area which incorporates electronics laboratories and a temporal bone teaching lab.