PHOTOGRAPHY: SEAN AIRHART/NBBJ (BOTTOM TWO AND OPPOSITE, TOP TWO); BRUCE DAMONTE (TOP AND OPPOSITE, BOTTOM) Key Design Highlights The building is designed for ample natural lighting, with a true north-south orientation and large windows. First Floor Plan 1 Entrance 2 Reception 3 Glass-walled corridor 4 Courtyard 5 Ambulatory surgery center 6 Lab 7 Clinic lobby 8 Exam room 9 Diagnostic imaging suite 9 A glass-walled corridor with a long live-edge bench connects the main lobby and clinic waiting areas. Innovative uses of natural materials-including end-grain wood, cleft-cut sandstone, and hand-troweled plaster- bring out their rich textures. References to the area's flora and topography contribute to a calming and comforting environment in waiting areas. 8 8 7 6 5 Medical staff work in an open-office layout to facilitate greater communication. 4 3 2 8 1 contract