Kalamazoo, Michigan
Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center of Kalamazoo
Overview
The Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center of Kalamazoo was experiencing immense growth. They enlisted the MD Architects team to design a space that would allow them to expand operations and accommodate for future development. It was important to the client that the new facility includes an upscale break room and designated space for their team to decompress and separate from the high stressors of the profession.
The 16,000-square-foot building, which used to be a Gander Mountain storefront, was transformed into a leading critical animal care, ER, and surgery center serving central Michigan. The facility houses twelve exam rooms, a CT scan room, two x-ray rooms, three surgery suites, and a large back-of-house treatment area.
The waiting area and spacious break room both highlight a warm design with strong linear elements and grid organization. Natural wood tones mixed with deep greens and blues make up the primary palette and emphasize the comfortable and inviting aesthetic the client requested. The exterior of the building also uses the prominent grid pattern in the windows and the new façade and features a complimentary repetitive linear wrap pattern with the awning that envelopes the main entrance.
The futureproofing component of this project was to ensure the already sizeable building Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center of Kalamazoo moved into had room for more growth. With Part 1 complete and the facility open for business, Part 2 is to come as the practice expands into the neighboring building.
Year Completed
2024
Project Type
Renovation
Size
16,380 SF
Services
Architecture, Interior Design, Space Planning, Artwork, FF&E, Signage
