USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
History Wall

Glendale, CA
Project Details

A permanent graphic installation celebrating the legacy of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital through layered storytelling and brand integration in a highly visible public corridor.

Client: University of Southern California
Design Team: Nick Groh, Max Beach, Liezel Estipona
Date Completed: 2015
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  • Environment
  • Environment Graphics
  • Interactive

As part of broader upgrades to its patient experience and brand alignment with USC Health, Verdugo Hills Hospital partnered with Linespace to design a history wall that would convey its legacy of service to the Foothill community. The installation was intended to unify past and present—welcoming visitors while reflecting the hospital’s evolution and future with USC.

Located at a key junction between the original hospital and its new wing, the wall was designed to both anchor and activate the corridor. Linespace crafted a clean, modular layout that combines archival photos, milestones, and institutional highlights into a cohesive narrative. The system uses layered acrylic panels, dimensional USC branding, and softly backlit sections to create a sense of depth and continuity.

The visual tone is calm, contemporary, and respectful—designed to complement healthcare surroundings while inviting quiet reflection. The content was carefully curated with hospital leadership to highlight pivotal chapters in Verdugo Hills’ independent roots and its strategic alignment with USC’s health system. The result is a branded storytelling piece that connects community memory with modern medical leadership.