Craig Friedman

AIA

Healthcare Planner

Specialty

Health

Location

Vancouver

Contact

P 503.500.5290

A licensed architect in both Colorado and the District of Columbia, Craig brings a wealth of experience from across the country, with a particular focus on healthcare architecture. Craig is located in our Vancouver, Washington, office.

Craig’s impressive portfolio includes pivotal roles in large-scale health projects such as the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado, and the Saint Joseph Replacement Hospital in Denver. His experience extends to the University of Maryland Medical System Campus, Colorado Air Force Academy, and Walter Reed Medical Center. Notably, he has extensive experience in hospital renovations, having worked on the Geriatric Psychiatric Unit at Lutheran Hospital, PET/CT suite at the St. Joseph Hospital cancer center, Montrose Memorial Hospital Hybrid OR, and the Children’s Hospital Cath Lab and Hybrid OR. Craig also has previous experience in mixed-use, retail, hospitality, multi-family and affordable housing, having worked on national and international projects from Victory Park in Dallas to Shanghai Village in China.

Craig’s proficiency in programming, planning, Lean process, Planetree, and evidence-based design underscores his ability to advance change through innovative solutions that promote healing and fit seamlessly into communities. His experience with healthcare clients in the Portland area positions him to expand our presence in the Pacific Northwest, creating facilities that provide support and inspiration for caregivers.

Get to know Craig

What is the best part of your job?

Getting to do a little bit of everything—senior healthcare planner, project manager, senior designer, and traveling for work.

What do you like to do outside of work?

Motorcycles, fly fishing, and target shooting.

What is an interesting fact not many people know about you?

I have an identical twin brother who is also an architect.

Notable projects

Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center

Aurora, CO

Saint Joseph Replacement Hospital

Denver, CO