Royal Inland Hospital: A leading hospital design-build in Kamloops

British Columbia’s Interior Health Authority and Infrastructure BC engaged the Bird-Kasian team to plan, design and construct the new Clinical Services Building (CSB) at Royal Inland Hospital. The facility expands outpatient services, adds clinical teaching space for the University of British Columbia, and strengthens the hospital’s connection with the Kamloops community.

Located on a steep hill with road access below, the existing hospital was long separated from the city it serves. The CSB addresses this barrier, integrating with the sloping site and surrounding landscape while serving as a new gateway to the hospital campus.

Using advanced 3D imaging and virtual reality, Kasian engaged healthcare staff and stakeholders throughout the design process, gathering feedback to ensure the facility met both clinical and user needs.

At a prominent intersection, the CSB now provides a link from street level to the hospital above. Ground-level entry, parking, and elevator access create a clear arrival point, while a landscaped terrace and enclosed pedestrian bridge connect the new building with the existing hospital.

The design prioritizes wellness for patients, staff, and visitors. A green roof and staff patio offer respite spaces with distant views of the water. Interior glass curtainwalls bring generous natural light into the building, while a forest-themed wayfinding system assigns each floor a native BC tree species to simplify navigation.

The LEED Gold Certified Clinical Services Building provides state-of-the-art clinical education space for UBC medical programs and establishes Royal Inland Hospital as a model for sustainable, patient-centred design in the region.