OAK BROOK, Ill. (February 3, 2026) – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced construction is complete on a new outpatient office for Romeo Orthopaedics located in Burr Ridge, IL. Ware Malcomb’s Oak Brook office provided interior architecture and design, along with branding services for the 3,500 square foot tenant build-out project at 60 N. Frontage Road.
Romeo Orthopaedics specializes in the management and surgical treatment of shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine conditions. Ware Malcomb worked in partnership with the building owner, C.R. Panico & Associates, to complete the project.
Caroline McNulty, Director, Interior Architecture & Design, Ware Malcomb, said, “this new ground-level space includes consultation areas and surgery scheduling offices, balancing clinical performance with patient comfort. The overall design goal was to create a warm and hospitable environment for patients to be seen in a comfortable outpatient setting.”
The project scope of work encompassed minor demolition, new walls and doors, power and data installation, updated ceilings and lighting, finishes, and custom millwork. A dedicated X-ray suite required close coordination with specialty consultants to address equipment clearances, shielding requirements, and infrastructure integration, ensuring compliance with clinical and safety standards. Custom millwork cabinetry was detailed to support operational efficiency, incorporating touch-free pull-out waste receptacles and push-pop upper cabinets that reduce contact points, enhance hygiene, and provide streamlined, high-capacity storage within a compact clinical footprint.
Debra Bryant, Director of Branding at Ware Malcomb, noted that the design team developed a refined, warm interior palette to create a welcoming clinical environment that reflects Romeo Orthopaedic’s core brand values. The suite features glass entry doors that provide a transparent, inviting arrival experience, enhanced with custom brand identity elements.
Curved wall edges, ceiling details, and seamless floor transitions introduce a sense of movement and continuity throughout the space, supporting intuitive patient flow. To bring natural light deeper into the interior while preserving privacy, transom windows with fluted glass film were incorporated at each exam room. These elements collectively soften the clinical environment and contribute to a more comfortable, patient-centered experience.
“We wanted an office environment that would make our patients feel welcome and valued, while also providing a comfortable and efficient space for our growing team. It was important to maximize natural light while also creating private meeting spaces to consult with patients and staff,” said Dr. Anthony Romeo.
General contracting services for the project were supplied by Morgan / Harbour Construction.
About Ware Malcomb (waremalcomb.com)
Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects. The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.
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