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About Us

A common thread runs through the delivery and design of healthcare environments - the commitment to care. From the physicians and nurses to support staff, the medicial community is a unique collective of dedicated individuals who bring hope, healing, and health to patients and their families. Healthcare design is a powerful tool in the medical industry, able to enhance the physical and emotional experience of both caregivers and patients. Our goal is to take this vision and blend it with our expertise to create a built environment that promotes culture and a reputation for excellent patient care. With nearly 10 million square feet of design experience and offices throughout the southeast, DAG Architects & HLGstudio will be your partners in creating a space that bridges good healthcare design with good business sense.

OUR TEAM

Formed in 1981, DAG is the largest architectural firm in the Florida Panhandle. With projects across the south, DAG’s commitment to healthcare design is a cornerstone of our practice.

Our goal with every project is to support the advancement of the most sophisticated healthcare practices, while providing an inspiring setting that sustains the healing process. Our experience and insight helps us position our clients in the market by balancing 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 provides an agile partner to help stay abreast of customerfocused trends, such as incorporating hospitality-like design elements, as well as market trends, such as integrating new services and specialties for evolving patient needs.

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.

HLGstudio was formed in 2005 on a simple premise –to communicate great ideas through powerful design, which is our foundation and guiding force.

We believe in differentiators. Ours lies in our commitment to you for the long haul. Our approach to interior design explores more than just what meets the eye. We do a deep dive into what makes you successful by discovering your project goals and how the interiors can deliver high patient satisfaction. This process is about more than just the project at hand – it is about getting to know you, earning your trust and building a long-term relationship.

We are your partner and advocate – always listening first to understand, and then create. Our senior leadership has worked together for over 30 years and has maintained long-standing partnerships with multiple healthcare systems throughout the southeast. Whether projects are new construction or involve intricate renovation scopes, we provide the same level of dedication to assure a successful project outcome.

Interior Design Partner

Northside Hospital Forsyth Women’s Center

Northside Hospital

Cherokee Replacement Hospital

Northside Hospital Midtown Imaging Center

In Progress: Druid Hils Medical Center

Roger Godwin

about

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.

about

Managing Principal

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)

education

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

Auburn University

Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design

Auburn University

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design

Auburn University

Pat Ballasch

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.

30th year in Healthcare Design

Principal DAG Architects

Clearway Pain Solutions

Breakfast Point Medical Office Building

Dr. Boole Medical Office Building

Gulf Coast State College

Health Sciences Center

LEED Accredited Professional registrations

Registered Architect: Florida #AR0017640

University of Florida Bachelor of Design in Architecture

University of Florida

Elena Bradbury

Associate Principal DAG Architects

about

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 DAG Architects

about

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)

Master of Architecture

Belgorod State Technological University (Russia) education

Bachelor of Arts

Clemson University

Master of Architecture

Clemson University education

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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.

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Principal DAG Architects

Owen Gipson registrations

38th year in Healthcare Design

featured work

Gulf

Registered Architect: Florida #AR0017764

Michelle Riegner

Principal DAG Architects

Bachelor of Architecture

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

Grace Medical Hospital

Registered Architect: Florida #AR98721

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards registrations

Chad Wilkey

Design Principal HLGstudio

With a keen focus on interdisciplinary design, Chad’s approach stems from a desire to discover innovative user outcomes, target efficient data-driven design processes and create empathetic and engaging environments. Chad is especially passionate about developing and implementing sustainable and health-focused initiatives in the built environment. He believes that all design professionals have a responsibility to lead by making decisions to support environmental resiliency as well as human health and well-being.

FEATURED PROJECT

COMMUNITY. RESIDENTIAL. TRAINING. Albany, GA

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.

Phoebe Putney Living and Learning Center

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.

*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.

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.

Pediatric Center at Northside Alpharetta*

Alpharetta, GA

SLEEK. WELL-BEING. MULTI-PURPOSE.

Located in Alpharetta’s bustling medical corridor, the Pediatric Center is part of an expansive 140-acre medical campus. It houses multiple pediatric practices and tends to the well-being of both children and their families with an engaging playground and a childcare facility for staff. The new building includes a steel-frame structure with high-end curtain wall glass system and crown feature element. Circular curves are reflected in the contemporary interior design as well, including in the shape of the lighting structures.

*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.

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.

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.

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.

Northside Hospital | Women’s Imaging and ASC

Snellville, GA

Rooted in the essence of Snellville, the architecture and interior design reflects the region’s landscape, employing natural light, natural materials and earthy tones. The patient-centric Ambulator Surgery Center and Women’s Imaging suites feature comforting hues and thoughtful layouts, evoking a hotel-like atmosphere to alleviate medical anxieties. This project seamlessly integrates into the community, symbolizing support and well-being while offering a serene haven for patients, staff, and visitors alike.

Contemporary. Sleek. Vibrant.

Atlanta, GA

The design concept for the Northside Hospital Midtown Cancer Institute was developed early in the process by embracing the trendy neo-urban Midtown environment in which the new facility is located. These contemporary design elements provided the right balance to ensure they worked within the context of de-stressing the end users.

Northside Hospital | Midtown Cancer Institute

Unique. Smart. Welcoming.

Northside Hospital | Midtown Imaging Center

Atlanta, GA

TRANSITIONAL. NEUTRAL. WARM.

Northside Hospital’s Midtown Imaging Center delivers on every client requirement: a young, contemporary, industrial look, warmed by a wood feature wall and bold fabric selections to make it more appealing and inviting. With a bevy of smart and playful elements designed to appeal to millennials, the space incorporates an innovative selection of materials and textures to create a contemporary, professional, upscale experience.

Northside Hospital | Forsyth Women’s Center

Cumming, GA

WELCOMING. CALM. UPLIFTING.

Constructed with a tight budget and an accelerated grand opening date, the project team worked together, stood behind proprietary material specifications and delivered the design aesthetic. From the oval entrance and throughout the space, design elements strike a desired design aesthetic and contemporary tone. The main design objective was to create a spa-like environment to evoke a comfortable and calming atmosphere for patients and families.

North Georgia’s remarkable economic growth and the natural mountain vistas became the foundation for the design of the Replacement Hospital. The team adopted the theme “Where Metro Meets the Mountains” while developing the interiors for the new hospital. The outcome embodies the convergence of a growing demand for cutting-edge healthcare services and technology, while rooting itself in natural materials, colors and design elements that pay special homage to the county’s unique landscape, heritage and community.

Northside | Cherokee Replacement Hospital

COMMUNITY. NATURAL. RELEVANT. Cumming, GA

Northside Hospital | Atlanta Patient Tower

Cumming, GA

CONTEMPORARY. FRESH. APPROACHABLE.

The design team was challenged to create a bold and welcoming “Front Door” to connect a new eight-story medical patient tower with an existing cancer institute and hospital entry portal. We turned a perceived negative, the massive concrete support column, into a positive by converting the column into a statement piece -- a colorful, inspiring mural -- and making it the heart and soul of the motor lobby. The mural was inspired by a former patient’s endearing nature, hopeful heart and uplifting attitude. Elements of her favorite activities are interwoven throughout the design.

Tanner Health System | East Alabama Hospital

FAMILIAR. SERENE. PLEASANT. Wedowee, AL

Light wood tones and stacked stone elements accentuate Tanner Health System’s public persona of superior service and attention to both visitors and patients. Taking a cue from the exterior design of the hospital, the design team brought the stacked stone inside the two-story atrium. Guests are greeted with a warm interior space with earth tones, intended to provide a sense of calm.