At a Glance
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40K
Square Feet
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LEED
Gold Certified
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
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Client
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Fulton County
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Award
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City of Atlanta's Urban Design Commission, Community Design Award, 2018
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Offices
- Client
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- Fulton County
- Award
- City of Atlanta's Urban Design Commission, Community Design Award, 2018
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With the median household income in the Adamsville area 60 percent less than surrounding communities, Fulton County wanted to create a health clinic that would improve access to affordable healthcare, serve as a beacon for the community, and empower residents. They reached out to our team to help.
From the early planning stages, we involved residents in monthly neighborhood meetings about programs and design, provided local employment and subcontracting opportunities, and held steering committee updates and user-group workshops.
Operated by the Fulton County Public Health Department, the center combines clinics for primary care, behavioral health, and dental with a workforce community center under one roof, making visits convenient and economical for patients. A central, two-story lobby and connecting stair guides visitors to various departments, and a drop-in childcare center offers support for visiting parents and families.
A dramatically cantilevered roof increases the facility’s visibility, and the quilt-like exterior metal paneling—inspired by the paintings of Atlanta artist Radcliffe Bailey—celebrates the area’s cultural roots, further connecting the clinic to the community.
Far from a one-size-fits-all approach, the needs of a particular area should inform a local health center’s services and strategies. The Adamsville Regional Health Center is a holistic wellness center addressing the healthcare and social needs of an economically challenged urban neighborhood on Atlanta’s west side, offering medical care on a sliding scale.
Since its opening, the center has alleviated overcrowding at Atlanta’s public safety-net hospital’s emergency department and fostered a sense of community with outside benches, a walking trail, and a community garden—encouraging exercise and teaching sound nutrition.
" }At a Glance
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40K
Square Feet
-
LEED
Gold Certified
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Offices
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Client
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Fulton County
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Award
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City of Atlanta's Urban Design Commission, Community Design Award, 2018
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Offices
- Client
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- Fulton County
- Award
- City of Atlanta's Urban Design Commission, Community Design Award, 2018