Construction on the 1.9 million-square-foot inpatient tower, scheduled to open in early 2026, is 60% complete. As crews work to finish the lantern glasswork along the top of the structure, the building is on track for an early 2026 opening. Nearly 1,100 workers are in and out of the building daily. The inpatient tower is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State with up to 820 patient beds in private-room settings to elevate patient-centered are, safety and training for the next generation of health care providers.
Construction progress includes:
- Installation of the curtain wall wrapped up in June
- Crews are working to finish installing roofing
- Limestone is being installed on the second-floor terrace
- A temporary mock-up of the front desk is in place to ensure proper measurements
- Ceiling tiles are being dropped in on floor 10
Planning for the $1.9 billion inpatient tower is years in the making and advances Framework 2.0, the university’s long-term planning vision, as well as the Wexner Medical Center’s strategic plan.