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The meditation room of the University of California San Diego Medical Center was designed by Carmen Igonda using the concept of earth, fire and water as the guiding spiritual elements of a non-denominational prayer room. A 350 ft rectilinear room with no windows was transformed into a place for soul searching with the incorporation terra cottas and golds to represent earth, a glass sculpture to represent fire and a Zen-like water wall. The room attempts to create order andsolace for patients faced with confusion and uncertainty.
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The 380,635 sq ft Alaskan Native Medical Center, the largest medical facility in the US now proudly stands to service patients. Designed by NBBJ's Seattle office, this 159-bed replacement structure was conceptualized using traditional culture and modern health care design. It took Richard Dallam of NBBJ and his team 18 months to research and find the proper architectural expression for the facility. This $110 million facility which was opened in June 1997 is not only a medical center but a community gathering place.
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Planned Parenthood Golden Gate contracted the services of Anne Fougeron, founder of Fougeron Architecture, to conduct security renovations for its facility with focus on aesthetics and comfort. Improvements included the use of paneled screens, new seating, flexible graphics and bullet-resistant materials for the reception area. Buzzer-released electric locks were also used to control access to the treatment areas.
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