Modern hospital building exterior at dusk with blue-lit windows.

Modern glass hospital under clear sky at sunset.

Methodist Celina Medical Center

Celina, Texas

The First Full-Service Medical Center in One of the Nation's Fastest Growing Cities

Top-tier healthcare close to home means peace of mind. For Celina—a city that nearly doubled in population over the course of this project—it also means sustainable growth. Offering everything from primary care to advanced robotic surgery, Methodist Celina eliminates the city’s “emergency care desert” and is expected to improve regional health outcomes and attract new businesses.

For this milestone in Celina’s history, it was important to create a space that feels authentic to the community. Our design for the four-story, 50-bed hospital celebrates Celina’s roots and community-oriented character, creating a welcoming, uplifting anchor for public health. With a design framework that allows for future innovation, technology, and program expansion, it will grow with the population.

Client: Methodist Health System
Size: 192,500 square feet
Completion Date: 2025

Awards:
Healthcare Design Award, Community Hospital Category
IIDA, 2025

Modern hospital building with pronounced mullions and glass facade at sunset.

Telling Celina's Story

In 1902, Celina’s downtown buildings were placed on rollers and moved a mile north to be closer to a new railway. The design honors “Rollertown” and forward progress with a theme of visual rhythm.

The facade’s shifting and pronounced mullion pattern was inspired by train tracks. Inside, this motif continues with patterns of plaster reveals, metal trim and glass film in the lobby, vertical fins in the chapel, and decorative tile, among other elements. The master plan, outlining an expansion to more than 300 beds alongside the expansion of all supporting departments, positions the main lobby as a continuous element, like a train station concourse. It connects all departments and will anchor future buildings.

Modern lobby with tall windows, a grand staircase, and people walking through.

In the lobby, warm wood materials and darker accents ground visitors at the human scale, while lighter plaster above mirrors Celina’s open sky, suggesting bright possibilities.

Two people talking, surrounded by large windows and natural light in the hospital lobby

Reflecting Celina’s small-town character, the design amplifies square footage allocated to gathering spaces like dining and outpatient waiting, encouraging moments of community and connection.

Modern dining area with a dark blue tile background in Methodist Celina Medical Center with people relaxing and drinking coffee.

A color-blocking strategy around public areas pays homage to the framed scenes of passing box cars. Though, passing by, you become the moving element.

Moments of Tranquility

A chapel is often an afterthought in hospital design, but Methodist Celina offers a thoughtful space of respite. With frosted glass between the fins, light filters through and casts a soothing, ethereal glow. The fins exaggerate verticality in the chapel for a lifted sense of grace and openness.

Modern lobby with blue chairs, vertical wooden panels, and colorful wall art.

Bright, minimalist chapel interior with wooden accents, chairs, and diffused lighting

Modern hospital building with glass windows and outdoor seating area with trees and grass

Open Arms to the Community

Beyond providing healthcare, the hospital embodies the friendly reputation of Celina. It extends a warm welcome to all North Texans with a community green, almost becoming a second town square for the city.

Modern medical break room with panoramic windows and healthcare professionals.

To enhance staff well-being, every floor includes a lactation and wellness room, and staff lounges are strategically placed in corner locations with full-height glazing.

A nurses station with staff at work. Clean lines and blue backsplash.

Color-coded nurse stations and patient rooms support intuitive wayfinding.

Project Team

David Collins

Mark Roan

Methodist Celina Medical Center

Project Team

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