ON THE BOARDS | Cleveland Clinic’s New Neurological Institute Merges Innovation, Patient Care, and Research

The new Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute features 210 inpatient rooms, cutting-edge research labs, and smart technologies, setting a new standard in neurocare and innovation.
Aug. 15, 2025
2 min read

Key Highlights

  • The institute will be the largest building on Cleveland Clinic’s main campus, covering 1 million square feet with inpatient and outpatient services.
  • Embedded smart technologies will collect real-time data on gait, voice, and cognition, seamlessly integrating diagnostics into patient care workflows.
  • Design emphasizes natural light and open spaces to create a calming environment and facilitate ease of navigation for patients and staff.

Cleveland Clinic’s new Neurological Institute, a $1.1 billion, 1-million-square-foot facility slated to open in 2027, will be the largest building on its main campus and a flagship center for brain, spine, and nerve care. Designed by Hopkins Architects with Stantec as architect of record, the building is intentionally built to integrate inpatient and outpatient services, research, and advanced diagnostics under one roof.

The facility will house 210 inpatient rooms, 36 neurological ICU beds, 14 operating rooms, and 120 outpatient exam rooms. In addition to surgical, imaging, and infusion services, the building will also support cutting-edge neurological research, including labs focused on brain function and the development of novel therapies.

Key architectural features focus on intuitive design and patient-centered care. The building maximizes natural light and open spaces to support ease of navigation and a calming environment. Smart technologies embedded throughout the project will gather objective data on gait, voice patterns, and cognitive function in real time that will integrate diagnostics into the flow of care. Patient movement will be guided by location-based systems to streamline experiences and improve care team interactions.

This high-tech, human-centered facility represents a new paradigm in neurological care, with the potential to pioneer neurorestorative treatments never before thought possible.

About the Author

Robert Nieminen

Chief Content Director

Chief Content Director, Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources

Robert Nieminen is the Chief Content Director of three leading B2B publications serving the commercial architecture and design industries: Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources. With a career rooted in editorial excellence and a passion for storytelling, Robert oversees a diverse content portfolio that spans award-winning feature articles, strategic podcast programming, and digital media initiatives aimed at empowering design professionals, facility managers, and commercial building stakeholders.

He is the host of the I Hear Design podcast and curates the Smart Buildings Technology Report, bringing thought leadership to the forefront of innovation in built environments. Robert leads editorial and creative direction for multiple industry award programs—including the Elev8 Design Awards and Product Innovation Awards—and is a recognized voice in sustainability, smart technology integration, and forward-thinking design.

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