Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine combines the beauty of nature with the calming benefits of being outside. Inspired by the fluid movement of Arizona’s various landscapes, SCNM provides patients an outdoor experience while inside the facility. Located in the Valley of the Sun, SCNM’s location presents the facility the opportunity to connect with the beautiful natural landscape of the American Southwest. SCNM provides a diverse community whole patient wellness while embracing the healing powers of nature.
SCNM Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
Block Diagram
Context
Student Staff
Public
Private
Restroom Classroom Classroom
Restroom
Counseling
Elevator Reception
Greenhouse/Juice Bar
Integrated Work Area
Staff Lounge
Waiting Area Sauna
Steam
Colonic
Exam
Hydro
Toilet
Vitals Locker Room
Draw Room
Storage
Locker Room Sync Station Lab IV Room
Procedure Prep Procedure
Clean
Dirty
Interactive Garden
As you make your way to the front entrance, you are immersed within a garden of native plants, fruits, and vegetables. A juice bar is located within the greenhouse providing fresh pressed juice from the findings of the garden. This provides an interaction with nature while promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Juice Bar
Exterior Entrance
Interior Entrance
Waiting Area
Upon entering the waiting room patients feel as though they are being embraced by nature. Inspired by the various circular forms found throughout nature, organic sculptural screens provide a sense of privacy while allowing for views of the juice bar and garden.
Exam Room
Exam Hall
Sync Station
Integrated Work Area
The experience of exploring through the Arizona landscape is created through lighting and wall graphics. Light shines through slits in the wall, evoking a sense of sun beaming through a canyon. The organic screening used throughout the space allows for future flexibility as well as a more personal and transparent connection between the staff, students, and patients.
INT 363: Spring 2017 Interior Design Studio IV
Students: E. Keith, E. Phillips Instructor: Jose Bernardi