"3$)*5&$563 "-"/%*/5&3*03%&4*(/4)08$"4& AMBULATORY CARE CENTER Chickasaw Nation Health Clinic - Ardmore Ardmore, OK James R. Childers Architect, Inc. Fort Smith, AR Project category:/FXDPOTUSVDtion & Remodel/Renovation DPNQMFUFE+VOF Chief administrator:%S+VEZ 1BSLFS 4FDSFUBSZPG)FBMUI Firm:+BNFT3$IJMEFST"SDIJUFDU *OD Photography:ยช-JBN'SFEFSJDL1IPUPHSBQIZ Total building area (sq. ft.): OFX SFOPWBUJPO Construction cost/sq. ft.: OFX SFOPWBUJPO Total construction cost (excluding land): OFX SFOPWBUJPO Use of materials and forms to cre- point of public entry. These relatively ronment, contrasted by the sheltering, light layered structures reference the protective clinical spaces within are layered textural feel of a naturally two important components of the formed roof. exterior composition. The exterior In addition to the contrasting begins to tell a story of a sophisticated massiveness of the clinic space and interrelational government commit- open and lightness of the public spaces ted to the success, health and welfare there is a third element referencing the of their people. This is accomplished Chickasaw culture through the use of through relating the architecture to layered materials. This application of the strong cultural identity so impor- materials is a reference to the values of tant to the Chickasaw people. the Chickasaw people and how those Inspired by earthen forms, the values layered correctly create the perimeter walls read as stable mas- unique fabric of the Chickasaw people. sive structures; deep inset windows In addition, it is a reference to the con- with large masonry lintels further nection/partnership the Chickasaw's articulate the protective nature of the have with their natural surroundings. structure. The horizontal coursing is Finally, it is an acknowledgement of emphasized by gradating the color how the Chickasaw people of today like stratified layers of earth. are connected to their past and how The massive structure plays against open and inviting public spaces. 102 Wood plafonds float above each ate an open welcoming public envi- XXXIFBMUIDBSFEFTJHONBHB[JOFDPNt4VQQMFNFOUUPHealthcare Design that connection is manifested today in everything they do.