The design of healthcare facilities has a direct impact on patient outcomes. The Horizon Ridge Rehabilitation Center is a 63,000-square-foot skilled nursing facility designed around a core principle of patient-centered, healing environments. The architecture is organized to support recovery not just through medical care, but through a connection to light, nature, and tranquility.

The organizing principle of the two-story building is a pair of therapeutic courtyards. This key design move ensures that every patient room is granted access to natural light and views, an evidence-based design strategy known to reduce stress and improve well-being. The project was designed to high standards of environmental performance and received LEED Silver certification. This was achieved through features such as high-performance insulated glazing and an offset building structure that enhances the thermal performance of the building envelope, creating a more comfortable and energy-efficient interior environment.

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