studio apartments, offering additional housing in one of the state’s most sought-after neighborhoods. The building design drew inspiration from nearby Hyde Park and other historic commercial projects within the district, respecting the architectural character of the area while introducing modern elements. The massing builds up towards the park to the north and steps down to match the residential scale to the south. At St. Luke’s Center for Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, we saw an opportunity to show off the “bones” of the building and act as a catalyst for redevelopment on the periphery of downtown. The 230,000-square-foot building consolidates multiple orthopedic specialties including exam rooms, operating rooms, rehab spaces and pharmacy to create a more streamlined process for patients. The building design draws from the St. Luke’s aesthetic while responding to the unique nature of the project and program. We decided to express the structure with exposed lateral bracing supporting the feature stairs, highlighted in the lobby and shown throughout the building. A break in the center of the building massing, that stretches from Fairview Ave. on the north, to the parking garage on the south, defines the lobby and vertical circulation core, allowing for clear wayfinding. The interior design reflects a clean modern aesthetic with ample light, natural materials and other biophilic design elements to promote recovery. integrating functionality, aesthetics and local character. One example can be seen at Desert Sage Health Center in Mountain Home where we created a one-stop for the rural community’s healthcare needs. The 30,000-square-foot comprehensive facility houses a pharmacy, medical clinics, behavioral health resources, dentistry services and Idaho’s first permanent drive-through clinic. The single-story massing is broken by a high-volume lobby that defines the entry, assisting in wayfinding. Familiar materials — such as masonry, metal paneling and warm wood accents, in tones derived from the surrounding landscape — add a touch of comfort and familiarity for patients. The natural tones continue to the interior of the building, lit by large exterior windows and a series of rooftop monitors that allow light into internalized clinics. All this led to an approachable structure that feels like part of the Mountain Home community. Another example is the 13th Street Mixed‑Use project in Boise’s Historic North End. This infill project, located across from Camels Back Park provides walkable neighborhood scale amenities on the first floor in the form of a café and retail space. The second floor has four 13
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