Medical/Dental Clinic Addition - Fort Lewis, WA

The additions to the existing Medical/Dental Clinic at Fort Lewis were designed by The Korte Company and added 16,058 square feet to the facility. The Vet/Korte Team developed this project to seamlessly extend the function of the existing clinic.

To help increase the functionality of the existing clinic, functional arrangements were redesigned to improve the circulation and clinic flow. Integral to this was the relocation of the mechanical room to outside the clinical zone, which substantially increased the flexibility of the space allotted. This revision allowed the design team to develop the clinical space in much the same manner that was determined as optimal throughout the initial phase.

The building envelope consists of a veneered metal stud system with a mix of masonry and two profiles of metal wall panels. The entire facade has been designed to match the color and profile of the existing clinic. The exterior wall extends above the eave line of the roof forming a parapet which acts as a visual screen for the roof mounted exhaust fans, vents and stacks.

The culmination of the design elements creates a modern, state-of-the-art healing facility. Every design element, including the alterations to the existing naturally landscaped site contribute to the environment of care and make the addition to the existing clinic an attractive and efficient addition to the installation.