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2015 AIA National Healthcare design Award - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs- Robley Rex VA Replacement Medical Center
1. ROBLEY REX VA MEDICAL CENTER
With a creative interweaving of de-
sign elements that establish a bal-
ance of culture and place, the future
Robley Rex VA Medical Center em-
braces a model of care which serves
and honors our Veterans in an en-
vironment that promotes respect,
dignity, and healing. By integrating
nature with architecture, the de-
sign concept reinforces the healing
environment. This concept embod-
ies the idea of healing with Honor.
A linear garden sweeps across the
site in a broad stroke and weaves
the exterior landscape through the
heart of the project. The garden,
and light-filled concourse it con-
nects with, are symbolic of the “jour-
ney” every Veteran encounters in the
course of their service. Five moments
in time, place, and reflection: Join,
Train, Bond, Honor, and Thank. Each
setting offers a unique experience,
from contemplation to celebration;
and provide a framework for inte-
grating art, education, and support.
The multi-story concourse is the core
of the campus. Awash in daylight and
integrating three garden terraces on
different levels, its galleries, cafes,
seating areas, and interactive install-
ments provide the sense of camarade-
rie, tradition, and shared history that
honors our Veterans for their service.
2. ROBLEY REX VA MEDICAL CENTER
Drawing once more from both the
culture of the armed forces and natu-
ral beauty of the locale, the architec-
tural expression integrates patterns
and textures derived from natural
local limestone stratifications as well
as from patterns present in military
ribbons and medals. The landscape
and architecture themselves echo
the strength and courage of the men
and women serving with distinction.
Delivering comfort and care is
strengthened by the weave of nature
and design. Plentiful daylight, acces-
sible gardens, and scenic views draw
the outside in and the inside out. Pa-
tients, our Veterans in need, and their
families can find solace beyond the
active concourse in quiet air gardens
and elevated courtyards strategically
placed throughout the architecture.
Places created for reflecting upon the
journey toward healing and the steps
along the way. The way this place em-
braces the veteran with dignity, duty,
and care are the means in which the
healing environment honors our Vet-
erans for their service and sacrifice.
