How do we re-imagine underutilized campuses into vibrant places that better serve their community?
How do we meet the enormous demands of the undersupply of housing nationwide?
How do we meet the evolving social and health needs of an aging population?
How can we bring life back to healthcare campuses that have lost their hospital?

WE KNOW HOW.

AvardDaniels transforms underutilized campuses into vibrant places that serve today’s communities. Instead of letting healthcare campuses sit vacant or be demolished, we reimagine them as housing, retail, and other community-centered uses. Buildings built 30+ years ago often have durable bones, abundant natural light, and infrastructure worth preserving—assets that make them ideal candidates for a second life. By maximizing what already exists, we extend the lifespan of these structures, and deliver spaces that are more sustainable, adaptable, and meaningful for the people who use them. Beyond the structures, we rethink the grounds and update them for today’s needs.

CURRENT PROJECTS

Beach Cities Health District

Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, California

Redevelopment of an 11-acre site into a continuing care residential community with medical support services.

Eastern Niagara Hospital

Lockport, New York

Redevelopment planning and project management of 6-acre campus and 203,000 square foot hospital.

Shriners Hospital

Los Angeles, California

Redevelopment of hospital into 169,000-square-foot complex, including 139,000 square feet of medical clinic and medical office space, as well as 40 senior independent living units.

HOW WE DO IT

AvardDaniels conducts a situation assessment to understand the building’s condition, context, and constraints. From there, we evaluate its adaptive re-use potential and define a development strategy that aligns with market demand, community needs, and project goals. Throughout this process, we determine regulatory requirements and craft a funding strategy that makes the project financially viable and sustainable.

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY + ADVISING

We guide the entire design journey, from early concepts to construction, ensuring every decision supports the project’s vision, function, and performance. We oversee the full program of work, coordinating teams, timelines, budgets, and milestones

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT + DESIGN

The Avard Daniels team brings together deep expertise in adaptive reuse, healthcare architecture, community-centered design, and sustainable building practices.