Fulfilling the client’s vision of the ideal facility, The Teton Radiology Center evokes a sense of place through gently-curving, voluminous rooflines that reflect the iconic regional vernacular of Idaho potato cellars. A spa-like feel greets patients entering the light-filled lobby—catering to the center’s primarily female clientele. The design methodically reconciles the relaxed spa atmosphere with the realities of housing cutting-edge medical technology and creating private spaces for patient consultation. Using solar tubes, clerestory windows, and light-deflecting monitors, architects were able to bring copious natural light to interior spaces which are typically done with artificial lighting only. This creates an imaging facility that breaks the dark box tradition by bringing the atmosphere of the comfortable, naturally daylighted public spaces into more private consultation rooms and imaging spaces.

The building’s exterior volume is broken down into several masses, defined by the converging rooflines. A simple and low-maintenance brick and stucco material palette combines with expanses of glass to help articulate entrances and interior functions, while landscaping helps nestle the building into its open flat site.

Location

Jackson, Wyoming

Project Size

5,398 sq. ft.