Designing high-performing, human-centred healthcare environments

STGM is firmly established in the healthcare sector, with recognized expertise in real estate and clinical planning, a seasoned project delivery team, and integrated knowledge in sustainable health. The addition of LLA Architecture, with Stéphane Lalancette and Jean-Pierre Lamer, further strengthens a structured healthcare practice capable of delivering hospital and institutional projects of increasing scale.

Together, we bring complementary expertise that enables us to address the complex challenges of healthcare infrastructure—whether designing new facilities or transforming and modernizing existing ones, often in occupied environments. These interventions require a deep understanding of the clinical, technological, and organizational realities specific to the healthcare network.

Planning to support better care 

The quality of a healthcare environment begins with rigorous planning. Our teams support institutions from the earliest strategic reflections: clinical planning, functional organization, flow optimization, phasing strategies, and continuity of operations.

Healthcare projects are guided by an empathetic design approach that responds to the needs of patients, caregivers, and families. They also involve demanding technical environments and strict regulatory frameworks, requiring the coordinated contribution of specialists at every stage—from programming to commissioning. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures the coherent integration of systems and the long-term performance of buildings.

When major renovations are required, we implement carefully planned phasing strategies to maintain continuity of care and minimize disruption for users and staff.

Placing people at the heart of the project

We design environments that support healing and well-being, considering the physical, mental, and social dimensions of health. Abundant natural light, access to outdoor views, and the integration of nature help reduce stress, support patient healing, and improve the quality of life for staff. 

Air quality, visual, thermal, and acoustic comfort, as well as ergonomics and universal accessibility, are integral to our approach. These choices contribute not only to the experience of patients and their families, but also to the retention of healthcare professionals.