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74 / BUILDING DIALOGUE / March 2021 U CHealth’s new Cherry Creek Medical Center at 100 Cook St., is at the heart of the local community. Completed in September, the five-story 97,000-square-foot Class A medical office building truly serves the surrounding neighborhood by providing a multitude of medical ser- vices in one convenient location. With the patient in mind, the state-of-the-art facility offers 20 specialties including a comprehensive oncolo- gy center, ambulatory surgery center, women’s care, im- aging, lab and retail pharmacy. “The fellow residents I’ve spoken with are delighted to have this facility close to home,” shared Robin Levy, UCHealth project executive for design and construction, who lives in Cherry Creek, just blocks away from the new facility. Beginning in fall 2017, UCHealth teamed with Brookha- ven Development, Davis Partnership Architects and Swinerton Construction to bring new health care ser- vices to this region of Denver. Constant and effective communication among the team members throughout the design and construction process helped realize the collective vision for this community medical center. Upon arrival, patients and guests immediately feel welcomed. They are greeted by a concierge and offered free valet or self-parking in the new garage. The interi- or materials in the lobby include rich woods, a marble fireplace and contemporary lounge furniture, to create a modern yet comfortable space. A timeless, so- phisticated palette throughout the building, of neutral grays and whites is accentuated with deep cherry wood, navy, gray and earth-toned upholstery. Each floor has its own visual identity, assisting inwayfinding, while maintain- ing an overall cohesiveness. The warmth of the wood tones extends into the clini- cal spaces through use of highly durable materials that can withstand ag- gressive cleaning and disinfection protocols. The abundance of natural daylight from the exterior windows, paired with energy-efficient light- ing, makes the interior spaces feel spacious and warm. Thoughtful plan- ning of the building’s exterior façade affords impressive views and a visual connection to the neighborhood, which can help ease patients’ apprehensions. The artwork and furniture were care- fully selected to enhance the patient ex- perience. With a goal to support local art- ists, the Gallun Snow interior design team Cherry Creek Medical Center Connects Local Community Kirsty Ferguson, NCIDQ, LEED ID+C Senior Associate and Co-owner, Gallun Snow Associates Ashley Gavaldon, NCIDQ, LEED Green Associate Senior Designer and Co-owner, Gallun Snow Associates A timeless, sophisticated palette throughout the building, of neutral grays and whites is accentuated with deep cherry wood, navy, gray and earth-toned upholstery.