Study Rendering

Many studies were conducted to provide a form that lead you in from the street, around the back corner of the building and into the entrance. The angular form was derived from the steep angled of the existing roof. photo by: Will Arvidson

Existing Entrance

The prior entrance was small, worn and was hidden from the street. photo by: Dave Heffelfinger

New Entrance Under Construction

The triangular forms are starting to take shape. photo by: Dave Heffelfinger

New Entrance

Expanded lobby and blue metal-clad canopy helps identify entrance location. photo by: Dave Heffelfinger

New entrance at northwest corner

Flood plain location dictated the lobby remain small. ACS's canopy expanded the visual form around the west corner provides an important visual cue. photo by: Dave Heffelfinger

Entrance lobby

Entrance lobby was extended following a diligent negotiation with the state DEP for expanding the building footprint in a floodplain. ...IS THIS OK TO SAY??!! photo by: Dave Heffelfinger

Drawing you to the door

The canopy grows as you get closer to the lobby and is punctuated at the corner by a large truss' photo by: Dave Heffelfinger

Street Entrance

Pulling into the drive lane the thin blue line of the canopy helps orient the arrival sequence. Parking is found below and beyond the building.' photo by: Dave Heffelfinger

East elevation

Older brickwork was repointed and weatherized. Window seals were upgraded and missing or broken lites replaced. photo by: Dave Heffelfinger

Existing core of the building

The gutted core after demolition shows the ribbon of windows around all sides, ready to be fitted out. photo by: Dave Heffelfinger

Nurse's Station

Centrally located and design to be equidistant from the exam rooms and adjacent to the primary doctor's offices, this space serves as the functional hub of the office. photo by: Dave Heffelfinger

Existing hallway

The hallway was shifted slightly away from the windows to provide the offices with daylight instead. photo by: Dave Heffelfinger

Typical Hallway

One of two halls connecting the perimeter offices and exam rooms with the core of reception/processing and exam rooms/nurse's station. Windows are aligned to bring in natural light. photo by: Dave Heffelfinger

Check-out area

A large window brings light down the hall to the check-out area. Recessed counters provide privacy. photo by: Dave Heffelfinger

Existing Corner windows

Continuous windows around the building offered ample light into every space photo by: Dave Heffelfinger

Kitchenette

Pocket doors allow light to penetrate into the interior hallways with a kitchenette tucked into a recess. photo by: Dave Heffelfinger

New Lobby

Expanded lobby with marble tile flooring and new wall finishes takes advantage of light and view thru full-height glazing. photo by: Dave Heffelfinger