This 75,830 sf outpatient clinic will be located in the central part of the US. Utilizing evidence-based design strategies, as well as a whole-health approach, the design begins with establishing a relationship between the clinic and human emotional response.  A building can directly influence how people feel; how productive they are, their level of stress, and in a clinical setting, even how much pain medication they may require. Physical and visual access to the outdoors, daylighting, natural views, and places of visual and physical respite are proven ways of providing an enhanced human experience and a sense of well-being and serenity.

In addition to supporting the clinical functions usually found in a large, comprehensive outpatient center, the design prioritizes three major elements that offer significant benefits both for veterans and their families and the clinic staff:

• ease of visual and physical access to the facility through building positioning on the site and clear pathways to the front door;
• maximized access to daylight and outside views and amenities throughout the public and clinic spaces;
• simple circulation pathways that connect veterans to various clinics and to the outdoors.

The materiality of the clinic also reflects the natural context of the region as well as the common architectural language of the area.

The project is a “Request for Lease Proposal” selection process, led by a developer. We will be awarded the project for design and construction if the VA selects our developer’s proposal.