Outside view of Lowell Health Center

Lowell house is located on the 4th floor. photographer: Will Arvidson

Portal and Bridge to Main Entry

Access to the lobby is a short walk across the canal. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Entrance Rendering

Design study of the proposed entrance. photographer: Will Arvidson

Main Entrance

Reclaimed wood and large window with city views highlights the entrance. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Reception

Oversized mill windows welcome visitors with light and city views. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Living Green Wall

Video screen delivers information while the Living Green Wall provides a calming, healthful presence. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Green Wall Rendering

Original rendering depicts coffee station with Green Wall of living plants behind. photographer: Will Arvidson

Green Wall in Construction

Metal stud walls mimic masonry window openings, plumbing roughed in place for Green Wall. photographer: Will Arvidson

Waiting Room

The Living Green Wall brightens the waiting room with plants and light to improve air quality and provide natural beauty. Coffee bar offers refreshment. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Reception Desk Rendering

Circulation is controlled at the door. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Gallery

Pendant lights highlight the large windows of the gallery and a loop hallway simplifies finding your way. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Gallery-BEFORE

Offices and other rooms were pulled back off the south wall to accomodate south light and views. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Gallery-DURING

Once walls were erected, finish material selections were presented to Lowell House for their approval. photographer: Jay Mason

Main Gallery

Low-wall cubicles along the south side of the gallery provide a large open space between the entrance and the meeting rooms. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Gallery-BEFORE

Making full use of the large open spaces and light of the south gallery was key to the design focus. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Gallery-AFTER

Original exposed brick wall and wood floors brought warm tones into the space, which exemplifies a trauma-informed design scheme.' photographer: David Hefflefinger

Meditation Nook

Located at the confluence of hallways are sitting areas where a client or worker can relax in a calming environment. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Meeting Room

The meeting room features three large windows and a movable partition to divide the space. The floor is rubberized to provide a surface for yoga.' photographer: David Hefflefinger

Meeting Room Opposite Windows

Dual-use space with storage for exercise equipment. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Meeting Room Murals

Participant-created art offers another example of trauma-informed design. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Hallway

Hallways align with large windows to bring light deep into the core while art enlivens the space. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Hallway Door

Glass door brings in light from the common hallway at the connection to the tower suite. photographer: David Hefflefinger

S.O.A.P. Lounge Rendering

Rendering of a cooking lesson in the S.O.A.P. lounge. photographer: Pixate

S.O.A.P. Lounge

Curved glass announces the entrance and brings light into the lounge. photographer: David Hefflefinger

S.O.A.P. Lounge-Interior

Built-in kitchenette and media wall for multimedia learning. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Hallway Corner

Large window brings light into the core and shows the circulation loop. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Staff Lounge

Staff-dedicated space with full kitchenette offers place to relax between assignments. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Hallway Art

Uplighting art brings color and drama while also helping with way-finding.' photographer: David Hefflefinger

Cubicles

Large windows bring light from the north-facing common hall while being high enough to provide privacy. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Hallway Arch

A well-placed arch eases the transition from the existing building into the new space.' photographer: David Hefflefinger

Original Tower Room-BEFORE

Large windows and tall ceilings make the tower a unique space. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Executive Tower Suite-AFTER

A reception desk in the tower suite. photographer: David Hefflefinger

Living Green Wall Reception and Waiting Room

The Living Green Wall welcomes and sets the stage for trauma-informed design and healing spaces. photographer: David Hefflefinger