Modular architectural wall system (50) which consists of a structure for supporting patient care equipment in a medical facility, the structure comprising a frame (300) which is coupleable to a wall (52) of a room, said frame (300) including a plurality of vertical columns (188) and a plurality of cross-members (190) which secure the columns (188) together. The vertical columns (188) are substantially U-shaped and have a plurality of through-holes formed therein, whereas for supporting panels (350) which are positioned adjacent one another fasteners (352) in the gap between adjacent panels (350) are foreseen which connect the panels to the frame.
