VILLAGE VETS
CLIENT: Dr. Will Draper
LOCATION: Downtown Decatur, Georgia USA
SIZE: 12,000sf
COMPLETION: Spring 2008
DEVELOPERS: Bart Lester and Fisher Paty (Oakhurst Capital partners)
DESCRIPTION: The Village Vets project is that rare opportunity where there is an enlightened client and developer. The Village Vets have made a clear commitment to the City of Decatur and it's urban context and streetscape. They hired Lightroom to design the state of the art clinic, a 24-hour emergency hospital, and office suite. We designed the custom furniture, graphic identity package, art glass, light fixtures and incorporated digital manufacturing techniques in collaboration with the general contractor. We incorporated numerous sustainable design principles to reduce the impact on the earth and reduce energy costs. Lightroom believes that a brilliant client leads to brilliant architecture.
The Village Vets project is that rare opportunity where there is an enlightened client and developer. The Village Vets have made a clear commitment to the City of Decatur and it's urban context and streetscape. They hired Lightroom to design the state of the art clinic, a 24-hour emergency hospital, and office suite. We designed the custom furniture, graphic identity package, art glass, light fixtures and incorporated digital manufacturing techniques in collaboration with the general contractor. We incorporated numerous sustainable design principles to reduce the impact on the earth and reduce energy costs. Lightroom believes that a brilliant client leads to brilliant architecture.
Throughout the design of the Village Vets clinic, sustainable design practices were of the utmost importance. Sun shades were used on the south and west side glazing. The project is located in downtown Decatur, easily accessible by train, bus, bike, and foot for many patients. The walls and roof of the clinic are super-insulated, allowing the thermal comfort of the users to be easily maintained without high energy use. Natural materials, paints, and sealants were used throughout the project. On the exterior, xeriscape plant materials were used to reduce water usage.
