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December 2020 \ BUILDING DIALOGUE \ 39 Wide hallways facili- tated circulation and practitioner/staff inter- action. “The improved pa- tient flow and indi- vidual exam and treat- ment rooms allowed us to care for more patients during the ini- tial phase of the COVID pandemic while also providing a safe envi- ronment for staff and doctors,” noted Kevin Patterson, DDS, MD, also a partner at Den- verMetroOMS. “The of- fice design we settled on and completed has (allowed us to better care for our patients) and somuchmore.” In addition to planning the space, the firm also underwent a branding update. The concept that emerged was based on a model of three partners, all who are strong and “hold up” the firmas consistent and dedicated partners. The theme of the “three pillars,” or three partners, was car- ried throughout the design. Vertical wood slats of dark stained oak in groups of three “pillars” metaphorically “hold up” the ceiling above them in several areas –at the front desk, inthe sofaareaandat the seat- ing alcove. To balance these vertical elements, the front desk has three horizontal tiers of dark texturedwood paneling. The three vertical “pillars” were integrated into the round logomark graphics as dark or translucent lines. Since it was important to share daylight within the space but also to maintain privacy, a band of translucent film was applied to the glass offices. Integratedwith this film are super large film logos, whose lilting curved forms bring a sense of human scale and levity to the linear geometries of the design. Metal accents further express the concept of strength – the curved entry signmade of sheetmetals and the floor-to-ceiling suspensions of cascade foil fabric. A source of inspiration for the colors and tenor of the design was the existing Witold Kaczanowski painting, an abstract study of “Lines.” The strong contrasts of blacks and light grays, softened by touches of pale yellow and light blue, are carried throughout. Theendresult isacrisp,modern, light-filledspacewithconti- nuity of color and form that serves their ultimate goal – better patient care. \\ lynne@lynnethomarchitects.com ELEMENTS MOB Design Jess Blackwell A source of inspiration for the colors and tenor of the design was the exist- ing Witold Kaczanowski painting, an abstract study of “Lines.”