VA Worcester Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

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VA Worcester Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

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Born from a design-build partnership between architect and contractor, this four-story medical office building is among the newest additions to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Campus. Its design approach is twofold, honoring the service and sacrifice of the nation’s veterans and fitting seamlessly into the campus’ larger context. The design process incorporated the Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic model, a nationwide effort to reduce barriers veterans often face in seeking care and expand the department’s capacity to provide quality outpatient primary care.

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The building's glass corner is framed with crisp white lines to signify entry to visiting veterans. The architectural gesture is as if the building is standing at attention and saluting.

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[{"image_id":"6636964","caption":"The new building seamlessly integrates into the UMass Chan Medical School campus, creating new public amenities such as outdoor gathering spaces and a pedestrian access bridge to the adjacent parking garage."},{"image_id":"6636965","caption":"The double-height lobby allows an abundance of natural light into the entry, providing views out to the campus."},{"image_id":"6636969","caption":"In public spaces such as patient check-in and waiting area, visitors are greeted by a welcoming, calm and light-filled space to create a clearly-defined environment."},{"image_id":"6636971","caption":"At night, the building\u0027s multi-story wall graphic depicting the American flag takes center stage and is transformed into an illuminated feature."}]

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