Rush University Medical Center's new hospital

Rush University Medical Center on Dec. 8 will dedicate a striking new main hospital building on Chicago's Near West Side. Designed by Ralph Johnson of Chicago architects Perkins+Will and located just south of the Eisenhower Expressway, the building places a curvilinear tower for patients' rooms over a rectilinear base for diagnosis and treatment areas. The hospital is expected to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design status, recognizing its energy-saving features. The hospital opens Jan. 9.