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AE Works

Sewickley, PA | State College, PA | Arlington, VA

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Erie VA Medical Center, Dental Clinic

This 9,000-SF project relocates the existing dental clinic to the third floor.  To accommodate new functions, the design required demolition of a large portion of the third floor, leaving a shell to accommodate future expansion.  The clinic will provide space for 2 dentists, 1 hygienist and administrative support as well as X-Ray and operatory capabilities.

AE Works’ design focuses on patient safety and providing a welcoming environment.  The new space revolves around a core area with support functions and offices and treatment rooms surrounding the central area.    All general treatment rooms are located along the east wall, where a glass wall system is planned for the corridor-side of the treatment rooms. This wall is designed to enhance visibility and light while providing patient privacy.

The west side of the clinic creates a ‘staff zone’ that includes support space, offices, a staff lounge and restrooms.   With the creation of two ‘zones’ in the dental clinic, patients do not have to unnecessarily walk through support administration spaces, while non-clinical staff are able to access the administration area without passing through the patient zone. The staff zone is delineated by a change in flooring to clearly show the different spaces.

Located on the west side of the floor, the waiting and reception area design creates a welcoming space with access to plenty of daylight and consideration to patient privacy.   The interior design and materials are meant to convey a clean and comfortable space to both employees and visitors.

 
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Status: Unbuilt
Location: Erie, PA, US
Firm Role: Prime - Project Management, Architecture, Interior Design, MEP, Construction Administration