Healthcare Design

from Lance Gillespie Design Portfolio

Commercial Design

PROJECT DETAILS (2022)

• Project Designers – Lance Gillespie, Landy Maxfield, & Stephanie Reuter with Instructors Jose Bernardi, Sonja Bochart, Alyssaa Robinson & Scott Ross Steffes

• Programs Used – Adobe (Illustrator, InDesign, & Photoshop), Preview, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, & Twinmotion

SITE PLAN

The site is located at 3830 E. Van Buren St, in Phoenix, AZ.

Site Analysis

What we observed from our site visits to the Gateway Mountain Park Health Center is that there are many nearby neighborhoods as well as an elementary school and a community college. Many in the region seem to use public transportation and amenities like sidewalks. There are very limited amounts of “green spaces” or parks in the area and the transition from the street to the clinic has design opportunities. There is also an ability for the clinic to use its space to create additional resources.

Deliverables Produced

• 3D Models

• 3D Renders

• Brand Creation

• Custom Built-In

• Concept Creation

• Elevations

• FFE Creation

• Floor Plans & RCPs

• Program Pieces

• Flow Diagrams

• Material Boards

• Project Goals

• Rendered Drafted Plans

• Sections

• Site Analysis

• Site Exploration

• Sound Study

• Sun Study

Brand Identity

The Mountain Park Health Center Gateway Clinic is active in its community outside of just providing affordable healthcare. They host a variety of volunteer opportunities, notably the food bank on Saturdays. MCPH provides affordable healthcare in a respectful, understanding, and caring way. They provide resources and support to the local area by:

• Advocacy

• Communication

• Assistance

• Donation Funds

• Tele-visits

• Volunteer Opportunities

Design Concept

Currently, the health clinic has brand standards that have been requested to keep the same as they are satisfied with what they have created. Given that we respect this decision and want to stay true to the brand we have only played with ways to link their current branding to our design concept. Our approach is centered around the ability of the clinic to connect with its customers by making a unique experience that helps the user to feel comfortable and safe. This is why our design focuses on major habitats seen in Arizona and is centered around creating environments which people can feel a connection with. We believe that if a person feels a connection with the clinic, this will help in their healing process.

Refreshing The Brand

Different users call different landscapes home. Some feel most at ease in a forest, whereas others are most familiar with a desert-scape. We designed this clinic to provide a variety of landscapes in our spaces so that anyone could connect with a piece of their surroundings. Arizona has such a diverse landscape so to represent that in our design we chose the most predominant habitats in the State.

Color Rationale

Mountain Park Health Center uses a split complementary color scheme for its branding colors. We took a muted version of those colors to create a space that speaks to our concept of habitat and oasis. We kept the similarity in colors firstly, because of the client's request to keep the colors that they love. Secondly, these are colors that repr sent the habitats of Arizona. This color palette connects users to the locality of the spaces.

Concept Mapping

In our design, we pulled elements from our local habitats that embodied a sense of oasis, connection, and trust. We used patterns in nature throughout our design that were tied to Arizona to accomplish these goals.

Throughout Materiality Desert Material Zoning

These are the main, reoccurring materials in the project. They’ve all been chosen for antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties, their cleanability, and/or durability. We also chose them for their sustainability. In every choice, we have kept in mind the needs of the clinic and our concept’s vision. Sherwin-Williams Harmony Paints improve air quality and are antimicrobial. The featured carpet, rubber flooring, and millwork are durable and able to withstand the high foot traffic of the clinic. The rubber, leather, and vinyl are considered clinic-safe for cleanability, durability, and antibacterial properties. All metals included in the facility are antimicrobial.

Zone Mapping

This palette is chosen for the public areas because it is the most familiar habitat in the clinic’s region. This will provide a smooth transition from the desert exterior landscape to the interior.

Forest Material Zoning

The forest palette is exclusively in thepatient areas to provide a sense of security. The forests can often be sheltering places. Patients want to have privacy when they talk about sensitive things with health and feel heard and protected by their medical provider.

Red Rock Material Zoning

This palette is chosen exclusively for the communicating stair and elevator to make this a special moment. The red rocks of Arizona are a highlight in the state. Their natural shape draws the eye upwards. Similarly, our stair ascends in that natural way around the elevator.

Mountain Material Zoning

This is the staff palette. Mountains surround the Phoenix valley, protecting our cities. Similarly, the staff works hard to help their patients. The staff zones surround the clinical areas providing medical help.

RENDERED FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 1