N ATIONAL I NTREPID C ENTER OF E XCELLENCE (NIC O E) National Naval Medical Center | Bethesda, MD Schematic Design Proposal | Christine Clowes | December 11, 2008 SmithGroup

B UILDING O VERVIEW Location National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD Size 72,000 sq. ft. Budget $65 million Construction Period June 2008 – October 2009 Design Team Owner: Plaza Construction Construction Manager: Turner Construction Architect: SmithGroup Structural Engineer: Cagley & Associates MEP Engineer: SmithGroup Lighting Designer: SmithGroup

B UILDING O VERVIEW SmithGroup N Research, diagnosis, and treatment of military personnel and veterans Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) Psychological issues Group and family treatment rooms Landscaped exterior spaces and playgrounds

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D ESIGN C ONCEPT & G OALS Concept Characteristics/Qualities of a Soldier Goals Portray strength, focus, unity, and leadership Calm, comfortable, and healing atmosphere Articulation of architectural features Integrate daylight Avoid: High brightness High contrast Direct glare

E XTERIOR F AÇADE N Tasks Enter building Drop-off and pick-up patients Walk along pathways

E XTERIOR F AÇADE | F EATURES Asphalt Driveway Concrete Sidewalk Glass Entrance with Aluminum Canopy Glass Curtainwall with Ceramic Frit Architectural Precast Concrete Panels Intermittent Concrete Panels N

E XTERIOR F AÇADE | C ONCEPTS & C RITERIA Concept Unity Teamwork Criteria Uniform lighting on walkways Mid to high range CCT Highlight entrance canopy Accentuate building shape Visual Clarity Horizontal Illuminance Walkways: 1 fc Roadway: 0.3 to 0.6 fc Entrance: 5 fc

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L OBBY N Tasks Circulate through building to destination Sit at benches or tables Reading, writing, and computer work at desks Verbal and non-verbal communication / interaction

L OBBY N Glass Vestibule Fritted Glass Curtainwall Seating Information Desk Coffee Shop Reception Desk Other Materials Carpet and Tile Flooring Acoustical Ceiling Tile Wood Veneer Wall Covering Water Feature

L OBBY | C ONCEPTS & C RITERIA Concept Leadership Guidance Criteria Promote circulation throughout space Some peripheral emphasis Mid range CCT Non-uniformity throughout entire space, but uniform on task planes Relaxation and pleasantness Horizontal Illuminance Desk: 30 fc Circulation space: 5 fc

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A UDITORIUM Tasks Training session, conferences, seminars Presentations using projection screen Meetings with face-to-face communication / interaction Reading, writing, and sporadic computer usage Distance learning lectures through web conferencing N

A UDITORIUM N Partition Wall Projection Screens Wood Ceiling Panels Other Materials Carpet Flooring Acoustical Panels – Upper Wall Wood Veneer Wall Covering – Lower Wall

A UDITORIUM | C ONCEPTS Concept Commitment Dedication Focus Criteria Uniform lighting on task plane Low CCT Various scene controls Visual clarity Horizontal Illuminance At 2.5 feet: 30 fc Vertical Illuminance Projection screen: < 5 fc Video teleconferencing: fc

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PT / OT N Tasks Exercise / movement activities using gym equipment Reading of paper forms, exercise directions, or other material Evaluation of functional abilities Verbal and non-verbal communication / interaction

PT / OT N Exercise Equipment Area Fritted Glass Curtainwall Waiting Room Kitchen OT Screening Other Materials Rubber Sport Flooring Acoustical Ceiling Tile Wood Veneer or Painted Wall Covering

PT / OT | C ONCEPTS & C RITERIA Concept Strength Structure Criteria Uniform lighting in work areas with some peripheral emphasis Accentuate walls and structure Mid-range CCT Relaxation and visual clarity Horizontal Illuminance Workplane: 30 fc Vertical Illuminance Faces: 5 fc

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