Fora Health

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"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The new building offers a full continuum of care where patients can receive evidence-based medical treatments and engage in activities that allow for expression and the development of healthy habits. At Fora Health, addiction is not viewed as a failure of personal willpower but rather a medical issue that requires a compassionate approach to life-saving services. Uniting its programs in one building was a critical component of the design\u2019s integrated approach. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Purposeful integration is first found in the building\u2019s massing, which embraces a central courtyard that offers plentiful outdoor space and creates an environment of openness and hope that advances Fora Health\u2019s mission and contributions to the community. A gradual transition in the courtyard from hardscape to naturally wooded areas kept existing trees on the site while also providing space for activity and meditation. Inside, the central lobby\u2019s floor-to-ceiling glass, gabled ceiling, and ethereal grand stair present a welcoming intake experience, and a serene interior palette evokes a spa-like environment. The lobby opens onto the courtyard and directs patients to the three primary program areas. A connected community room offers divisible space for fundraising events and community meetings for up to 100 participants."]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cFaced with a challenging program, the building, from its exterior, feels like home. The design team did a fantastic job of integrating the building into the site and nature.\u201d - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The new facility contains 24 beds for medical withdrawal management, 70 inpatient residential beds, and an outpatient program that serves more than 1,000 people each year. Reflective of Fora Health\u2019s commitment to caring for the whole person, the campus also includes an art studio, group dining room, fitness center, library, and commercial kitchen. The new building also includes an elevator\u2014a Veterans Administration requirement\u2014allowing Fora Health to serve those living with mobility issues. "]]]]},"title":"Project Highlights"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/resources\/6077668-framework-for-design-excellence","target","_new"]],["strong"],["em"]],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The "],[0,[0],1,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"],[0,[],0," represents the defining principles of good design in the 21st century. 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