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Northwestern Design is pleased to announce that its work with Stantec on the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center was recognized by the Woodwork Institute as the recipient of the Bernard B. Barber Jr. Award for Excellence. The award honors design professionals for projects where the interior or exterior architectural millwork is a predominant feature.

The Santa Clara Valley Medical Center on the South Bascom Avenue campus is a perfect example of the newest health care trend, which focuses on the most updated care for patients and their families. The 367,000-square-foot, six-story facility offers 168 private patient rooms with more space to accommodate families. The new building also includes a rehabilitation therapy center, featuring aquatic therapy pools and a gym for those suffering from a brain or spinal cord injury or a stroke. The project also houses an indoor garden atrium, meditation room and support offices.

The project was a collaborative design effort, involving many different materials. Teams worked to bring different tolerances of wood, plastics and steel together to not only create a unified look, but to offer a durable, warm and acoustically-friendly atmosphere. Bamboo wall paneling, with an inch thick of insulation, was used to maximize the acoustics throughout the facility giving the public areas an inviting feel.

The amount of work and intricate detail that went into designing each single occupancy patient room featured the latest and most advanced casework technology in the custom wardrobes, headboards and patient care cabinets. The tall, double-sided patient care cabinets are the featured casework piece in each of the rooms. The cabinets are designed so the nursing staff can restock supplies without disturbing patients inside the rooms. These cabinets include double-acting drawers, which are lockable from both sides.

Hospital guests who enter the impressive indoor garden atrium are welcomed by uniquely-crafted benches spread throughout the space. A link slat wall for privacy stands on one side of the lobby. The benches and slat wall offer a quiet space for those seeking solitude, while also giving the area plenty of character.

NWD is honored to receive recognition for its work with Stantec on this project.

General Contractor – Turner Construction Company
Architect – Stantec