With a background in large-scale commercial, residential, and hospital construction, as well as branding and user experience design, Meredith Neistadt brings a diverse breadth of knowledge and experience to her work at SOM. Her path to architecture began as a student in biochemistry and art history, when an elective architecture course unlocked a new world—a chance to blend science and art into one profession. She regards architecture and urban design as a synthesis between creativity and practicality, fundamental to creating healthier, more inclusive cities and campuses.
We don’t just design hospitals—we design the future of health. As architects, we have the power to transform every touchpoint of the wellness journey, from clinical spaces to the rhythms of daily life. Our work doesn’t stop at the walls of a building; it reshapes how people heal, live, and thrive.
As a leader in SOM’s healthcare practice, Meredith guides large teams in executing all facets of a project’s vision. Her multidisciplinary approach combines elements of residential, hospitality, and workplace design, with the goal of addressing the changing nature of healthcare—from enhancing quality of life for patients and doctors to accommodating new modes of care, including virtual and mobile. In this work and in her projects across other markets, such as laboratories and mixed-use developments, she is the point of contact for ownership teams, often with large stakeholder groups, and specializes in managing risk while delivering projects on time and on budget.
