Why an Ennead principal thinks the neighborhood clinic is the new post office

David Tepper is a principal at Ennead Architects, a New York firm known for healthcare, research, higher-education and civic buildings. He grew up in Champaign, Illinois, fell in love with public space, and has spent more than two decades at Ennead. He designs the buildings where care is changing fastest, which gives him a clear view of how hospitals, clinics and homes are trading roles.

With the demise of the mall, going to the doctor is maybe the most public thing we do.

David Tepper

We train our young employees by doing that grunt work. That's how you learn.

David Tepper

A good floor-to-floor, a robust structure, a core off to one side and the ability to put anything in it, that's never going to change.

David Tepper