Design of a new 16,000 sf Clinic to serve tribal citizens in
the area surrounding El Reno, OK. The design is reflective of Cheyenne and
Arapaho culture. A visioning workshop conducted by Anishinabe Design determined
the appropriate treatment of cultural aspects included in the design. A
biophilic approach incorporates a healthy mind, body, and spirit in the
interior spaces of the building, with colors of healing medicine and landscape
as the palette. The exterior design characterizes a sweeping curvilinear entry
canopy that protects patients from inclement weather while allowing north light
to permeate the lobby. The remainder of the exterior uses stone to symbolize
the native materials in the region. The services provided are; a greeter,
registration, dental, physical therapy, optometry, primary care, laboratory,
pharmacy, radiology, and staff support areas. The staff conference room also
serves as an ICC 500 Safe Room with a capacity of 50. The East facing entry
features automatic swinging doors. Numerous HVAC safety-related systems,
including a dedicated outside air system, Hepa filtration, needle-point
bi-polarization, and UV light treatments kill or neutralize air-borne
pathogens. Before completion, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and IHS have
engaged the design team to design a 5,000 sf addition to the NW and a 2,000 sf
addition to the SE. The additions will include; behavioral health, audiology,
staff offices, and additional dental and primary care rooms, thus maximizing
the building area on the site.
