SAN JOSE, Calif. – Interdisciplinary architecture and design firm Hoefer Wysocki Architecture, of Leawood, Kan., completed construction of a 95,000-square-foot, three-story facility for the Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinic in San Jose this January.

The $40 million facility will now provide much-needed services for veterans and their families, with a new ultra-modern, sustainable design created to offer what is being dubbed as a “healing oasis” for patients at the San Jose clinic. The design was originally inspired by the scenic views of the Santa Cruz mountains, with exterior wood veneer composite panels and transparent glazing aimed to connect patients and their families closer to the outdoors as well as offer better community access.

Veterans Affairs Clinic Process Started in 2016

The first floor includes general registration, imaging, a lab and a pharmacy as well as a mental health outpatient clinic, according to a statement. The second floor will be designed for outpatient services including primary care, audiology and speech pathology, podiatry, optometry and dermatology. It is rumored that audiology, podiatry, and optometry tools will arrive in time once the floors are ready, and the third floor will be dedicated to additional specialty services including a women’s health clinic.

With the project beginning in early 2016, Hoefer Wysocki worked on an accelerated schedule, having approximately 24 months to complete construction, implementing lessons learned from previous VA facilities. With the site located adjacent to the US 101 freeway, they faced challenges in trying to position the building to achieve maximum daylight and minimum noise pollution. Using a PACT module, the design team worked toward ensuring better sight of the clinic from the adjacent freeway, securing mountain views and maintaining an optimal orientation for passive solar design to meet LEED requirements while also maximizing overall functionality within the specified budget, according to a statement.

A modular floor plan separates patient and staff corridors, reducing noise and activity levels, and contributes to a calmer healing environment. Waiting areas adjacent to exterior glass walls provide a view of the area’s mountains and plentiful daylight. An outdoor terrace on the third level also offers a haven for retreat and relaxation for patients and their families as well as clinic staff.

“This facility is being designed as a ‘healing oasis’ with a park and outdoor recreational areas,” said Hoefer Wysocki Lead Designer Hosam Habib, AIA, in a statement. “The concept is based on incorporating air, light and space so the design becomes a part of the healing process for patients.”

The San Jose community-based clinic will implement new technological tools to help maintain its modern design, with a highly efficient mechanical system to meet building requirements, second-generation glazing for solar energy, a dimming lighting system, low-irrigation plans to reduce water consumption, a solar water heater, a kiosk check-in and Wi-Fi technology for patients and staff. These features will help the clinic work toward earning its LEED Silver certification.

In addition, the campus will feature a memorial park for visitors to properly honor and thank U.S. veterans. The clinic is scheduled for occupancy in the first quarter of this year.

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The real beauty of this iconic building is the fact that the original development was created by long-time Fullerton doctors, and the design has successfully kept the building the same while also giving it a complete facelift in line with the commercial building renovation plans. The renovation details include 35,660 square-feet, a three-story corporate medical office building, prominent monumental signage available, half-mile proximity from the St. Jude Medical Center, a 2.49-acre site with abundant, free surface parking at 5.7:1,000-square-foot parking ratio, on-site storage, business bathroom retrofit and 34,000 cars per-day on Harbor Boulevard. Perhaps one of the best features of the building is the amount of privacy it will provide for the business. Many businesses like open spaces and large windows, in order for the employees to feel happier and more comfortable within their surroundings, however, this does not always afford privacy. Therefore, having tinted windows from companies like Frost Shades of Nashville East is a good investment, to ensure that the building has openness as well as privacy.

According to a statement, the three-story, 35,660-square-foot medical building now renders a full reskin of the building, boasting a new facade with a prominent main entrance, a glass enclosure for the second floor walkway; upgraded signage, including monument and building top signage; drought-resistant landscaping; a resurfaced parking lot; new lighting throughout the property; and renovations made to all of the mechanical systems. The available suites range in size from approximately 1,500 square feet to an entire floor just under 15,000 square feet.

Tenants will also be able to enjoy plentiful surface parking and prime golf course views, according to a statement. Overall, the primary renovations were made to the exterior of the project, while all interior renovations will be made to suit specific tenant requirements.

Jayne Flinn, president of Flinn West, explained that the building is aesthetically pleasing and bold signage makes wayfinding easier for patients looking for their care provider.

“The renovations to the landscape and entrances meet ADA and handicap requirements, so patients will have the ability to reach their medical care with more efficient access,” said Flinn.

The lighting improvements on the exterior and interior walkways allow good visual capability, and the surface parking field allows ease in parking and access. The renovation was originally rumored to have the help of electrician services within the Darien area, however, due to the time scale of the project, it was suggested that a local service take on the project instead. The renovation also had Numerous benches and common seating areas added in exterior covered areas, allowing patients additional waiting areas beyond the interior physician waiting rooms. This gives the patient a choice to experience an exterior waiting area while possibly avoiding unwanted germs.

“The renovations were very well thought out and performed to preserve the original design of this iconic building but to bring it to today’s codes and to allow ease of access and upgraded improvements for both the physician and the patient,” said Flinn.

Renovations for the project kicked off at the end of 2016.

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