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.¹

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.¹ The project was designed to high standards of environmental performance and is projected to receive 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.¹

Praxis's principal, Seth Dunn, served as Project Architect on this project while at WZ Architecture, leading the effort from Design Development through Construction Administration.¹ This comprehensive experience in the highly specialized field of healthcare architecture demonstrates a proven ability to design and execute complex medical facilities. It showcases an expertise in evidence-based design that aligns with the best practices in creating environments that actively promote healing, a critical capability within the Praxis portfolio.

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