DAG ARCHITECTS HEALTHCARE DESIGN
About DAG
Formed in 1981, DAG Architects is the largest architectural firm in the Florida Panhandle with five dedicated offices. With an office in Melbourne, we are dedicated to the growing communities of the Space Coast and the facilities needed to address the health needs of long-term residents and new transplants to the area. This commitment to community is reflected in the design of each healthcare facility.
From the physicians and nurses to support staff, the medical community is a unique collective of individuals who bring hope, healing, and health to patients and their families. Our goal with every project is to support the advancement of the most sophisticated healthcare practices, while providing an inspiring setting that blends the elements of art with science; efficiency with synergy; comfort with technology; and function with design.
As the healthcare industry continues to transform at an accelerated pace, DAG will be your agile partner who helps stay abreast of industry trends. With increased competitive factors, rising operational costs, shrinking reimbursements, and rapid technological advancements, it is now more important than ever to provide empowering spaces that enrich people’s experiences while enhancing bottom-line costs.
Roger Godwin
Managing Principal
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Roger Godwin is an instrumental part of the visionary process for bridging the function of a space with its people. He helps define the framework of a project through unique design solutions and innovations. With over 35 years of experience, Roger takes full responsibility of all phases of planning and design, and truly leads by example at HLGstudio & DAG Architects.
35th year in Healthcare Design
featured work
Sacred Heart on the Gulf Hospital & Medical Office Building
Egleston Children’s Hospital
Emory University
John Archbold Memorial Hospital
Bradley Memorial Hospital
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Northside Hospital Women’s Center
registrations
Registered Architect: Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Kansas, Ohio, Minnesota, Michigan
LEED Accredited Professional
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Michelle Riegner
Principal
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Michelle’s versatile design talent makes her an irreplaceable asset on every project. She has successfully managed the design and production of many healthcare, commercial, large private developments and residential projects. With a passion for sustainability, she builds for the future with modern yet timeless design techniques. Michelle’s ability to understand the balance of client needs and wishes is met by her creative talent to bring them to life. Her connection to the end-user and the functionality of a space brings her projects to a level of lifelong harmony.
8th year in Healthcare Design
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
Auburn University
Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design
Auburn University
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design
Auburn University education
Grace Medical Hospital
Master Plan
Regence Clinic in Lubbock
Community Health Center of Lubbock
Hendrick Medical Center NCCU featured
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Registered Architect: Florida #AR98721
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards registrations
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Master of Architecture
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Environmental Design
University of Colorado education
Owen’s extensive design experience ranges from medical office buildings to hospitals to specialty and athletic facilities. Owen joined DAG Architects in 2005, after a career with other firms such as Heery Design in Atlanta. Owen understands client needs and expectations. Through his project management expertise, he brings a thorough understanding of how to exceed those original expectations, while maintaining schedule and budget priorities.
Pat brings his enthusiasm, love of design and an understanding of patient comfort and needs to every project. An avid sailor, surfer and a native of Northwest Florida, he understands the unique features of a coastal environment. Pat joined DAG Architects as a summer intern in college and returned when he was ready for full-time employment. He is now a partner in the firm, and his design work has been recognized on the state and local levels with many honor awards from the American Institute of Architects and other organizations.
Elena Bradbury
Architect
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Elena joined DAG Architects after six years with the FSU Facilities Design & Construction Group, where her responsibilities included designing and producing construction documents for campus renovations using Revit Architecture software. She collaborated with engineers, construction project managers and manufacturers’ representatives throughout the design process, and managed renovation projects from the programming phases through bidding, construction and final completion.
9th year in Healthcare Design
featured work
FSU School of Medicine Primary Care and Behavioral Health Center College of Nursing Simulation Center Improvements
Med-School Thrasher Building Suite G108 Renovation
Medical School Research Building Animal Lab Renovation
registrations
Registered Architect: Florida #AR98303
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Larry Sweat
Principal
Master of Architecture
Belgorod State Technological University (Russia) education
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Larry contributes deep healthcare design experience and masterful project leadership experience to every project. His design philosophy emphasizes a concept-centric process rather than a particular style of design. His goal on every project is to deliver maximum value to his clients, providing them with designs that achieve an appropriate aesthetic, while contributing to the success of the client’s mission through improved functionality, market-driven constraints and increased revenues.
39th year in Healthcare Design
featured work
Emory / St. Joseph’s Doctors Center
Dekalb Addiction Center
Alpharetta Pediatric Clinic at Northside Northwest Medical Office Building Renovation
Premier Medical Office Building
Georgia Hand, Shoulder, and Elbow Rex Hospital and Birthing Center
registrations
Registered Architect: Georgia #RA003879
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Bachelor of Arts
Clemson University
Master of Architecture
Clemson University education
Sacred Heart Hospital
Port St. Joe, FL
SPACIOUS. WARMING. TRANQUIL.
HLG worked together with DAG in the design of the new 25bed Gulf County Hospital for Sacred Heart Health System. Located in Port St. Joe, the 50,000-square-foot hospital and outpatient facility needed to serve the growing population of the surrounding area. Included in the facility are emergency services, surgery and radiology suites, nursing units, a women’s center, pharmacy, labs and administrative and support spaces.
Sacred Heart Medical Office Building
Port St. Joe, FL
TECHNOLOGICAL. COMMUNITY FOCUSED.
Part of the new Sacred Heart medical complex in Port St. Joe, this medical office building is the first of two additional planned buildings. Housing hospital services and offices, the building is sited to correspond to the hospital entry with a bridgeway that connects the two buildings. The building itself is designed around typical medical office rooms to allow for the most efficient use of leaseable square footage within the building. The distinguishing features are the entryway and main stair, whose design allows for an expression of arrival as well as movement to and within the building.
Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
IHMC Healthspan, Resilience, and Performance Research Complex
Pensacola, FL
Florida State University Primary Care and Behavioral Health
EDUCATION. EMERGENCY CARE. MODERN. Tallahassee, FL
The new Health Center provides a range of primary care services previously unavailable in the area. The clinic is served primarily by the FSU College of Medicine faculty members, providing them with the opportunity to maintain their practice skills, get valuable interaction with patients and their families, as well as teach and mentor both medical and PA students in a clinical setting. The near 10,000-square-foot, one-story complex includes 15 patient exam rooms, two rooms for behavioral health services, two health procedure rooms and a conference and community room. Directly adjacent to the building is the covered ambulance bay, providing transportation to one of the Tallahassee hospitals.
Community Health Center Of Lubbock Lubbock, TX
*Designed by Michelle Reigner while with another firm.
Atlanta, GA
The design mission was to visually enhance and activate the medical office environment, as well as provide forward-thinking solutions to create spaces that promote well-being and comfort for patients, their families and staff. The atrium features biomimicry concepts and nature-inspired solutions to create a space of healing, comfort and refuge. The first-floor space allowed for several public businesses, including a credit union, fitness center and other retail spaces.
Emory / St. Joseph’s Hospital Doctors Building*
FRESH. INVITING. STATE OF THE ART.
*Designed by Larry Sweat while with another firm.
*Designed
FAMILIAR. MODERN. MULTI-PURPOSE.
The new two-story medical office building and sports performance facility respond to the need for a state-of-the-art destination for orthopaedic treatment and elite athletic training and assessment. The clinic treats a spectrum of orthopaedic conditions and diseases, including musculoskeletal injuries, fractures and complex total joint reconstructions. The facility also includes a physical therapy gym with hydrotherapy pool, exam and diagnostic rooms and physician’s offices.
Hattiesburg Clinic and Sports Performance Building*
Hattiesburg, MS
by Larry Sweat while with another firm.
Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow*
Atlanta, GA
COMPACT. CURVED DETAILS. CONTEMPORARY.
Located in the heart of Atlanta’s Piedmont Hospital corridor on Peachtree Street, the multi-tenant medical office building includes the offices and two surgery suites for Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow, a large orthopaedic practice. A compact, efficient floorplan evolved as a result of the constraints at the former restaurant site. The graceful curve of the spandrel glass allows increased visibility while traveling in either direction on Peachtree Street. Insulated glass and louvered sunshades reduce heat gain, while allowing natural light to penetrate deeper within the building. The other three facades are a combination of metal panels and glass.
*Designed by Larry Sweat while with another firm.
*Designed
Atlanta, GA
FRESH. INVITING. STATE OF THE ART.
Originally built in the 1970s, Northwest Medical Center underwent a major modernization, which included a new arrival plaza addressing ADA and drop-off reorganization, a pedestrian canopy bridge and fresh wayfinding signage. A skin of insulated metal panels and glass replaced the original steel, giving the building an updated appearance while correcting heat gain and noise issues from the nearby expressway. Xeriscaping created an inviting courtyard to greet guests and provide a break space for staff, while conserving water.
Northwest Medical Center*
by Larry Sweat while with another firm.
Albany, GA
In Progress: Phoebe Putney Living and Learning
COMMUNITY.
RESIDENTIAL. TRAINING.
The project benefits two institutions. Albany Tech was greatly impacted during the pandemic, causing Phoebe Hospital to increase spending for traveling nurses to the area. In addition to this expense not being sustainable, the Albany Tech nursing program was struggling to retain students due to the commute to campus. The programmatic solution was to create a combination nurse-training facility and residence facility. The Center provides nursing training on the ground floor, while the two floors above offer 80 market-rate apartments.
In Progress: Westshore Medical Plaza
CONTEMPORARY. FLEXIBLE. NEW. Cumming, GA
This ground-up medical office building features a modern design with a brick and black metal exterior and repeated window elements on the front and side building facades. The 16’ first floor boasts a high ceiling in the lobby, while the tenant space is open to remain flexible to changing equipment needs. A courtyard provides a place of respite for staff. The two-story medical office building includes ample parking, with more than 260 spots.
In Progress: Hamilton Mill Medical Office Building
Dacula, GA
WELL-BEING. NATURE INSPIRED. CONVENIENT.
Sited on one of the last undeveloped sites on Hamilton Creek Parkway, this 42,000-square-foot medical office building features stunning views of the local creek, reinforcing the benefits of nature and health. To provide for two on-site parking lots, one was constructed over a retention vault with conduits underground and infill to allow the space to be used for parking. The other lot is for physician’s parking, which provides privacy and connects to a dedicated entrance to the facility.
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