Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, GA

This nine-story facility called for creating an art program to represent the familiar to a large cross-section of patients, visitors and staff while complimenting the recently completed signage system.  Floors and areas within the hospital were themed to aid in wayfinding while meeting the specific visually appropriate needs of the patient population.  Creative was asked to design a program utilizing local artists, base and deployed mission oriented and regional landscape photography.  Custom wood frames were designed to mimic the cut of the sign frame and stained to a medium oak to provide visual contrast.

VA Medical Center Bay Pines, St. Petersburg, FL

The VA Medical Center at Bay Pines, Florida presented a unique opportunity for the Creative Art consultant staff to work closely in conjunction with the VA Interior Design section and develop a comprehensive fine art program that reflected the cultural heritage of the unique facility.   The Spanish/Renaissance Revival Architecture and Craftsman interior design mandated an art program that not only reflected the ascetic nuances of the existing architecture but paid homage to the elegant color pallet and wall textures that were being implemented by Stephen Ledesma, ID and his assistants at the Medical Center.  Subtle earth tones and topical/marine themes had to be coordinated with Mr. Ledesma’s color coded interior design scheme while maintaining a look of tradition and history so prominent within the hospital.  The use of custom stained cherry moldings and subtly tinted outer and inner mats, preserved the historical look and gave warmth to the long corridors so prevalent in these facilities.  The tropical/marine themes mentioned earlier were juxtaposed with contemporary and historical photographs to instill a spirit de corps with the veterans and their families.  Military these were emphasized where appropriate however regional themes and whimsical displays were interspersed to give the facility a clean contemporary feel and promote the important precept that “Good Design Heals.”

Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC

A multi-phased project, the Charleston Veterans Hospital recently completed the third and final phase of their art and signage renovation.  To impart a feeling of home and goal of creating an environment that is familiar and comfortable to it’s many users, local artists and imagery were used.  Inviting scenes and distant horizons allow the viewers to “escape into” the recognizable surroundings.  Custom wood frames were created to compliment the clear maple wood trim ad finishes used throughout the facility.

Little Rock AFB, Medical Clinic

The Medical Center at Little Rock AFB, recently underwent a complete renovation to all clinic areas.  With the replacement of all textiles, signage and artwork the facility now follows the military’s model for replacing the dreary styleless and outdated facility.  The goal of the art program was to create an environment that is appropriate to the various clinic patients.  Each area whether predominately visited by men, women or children received viewer and patient appropriate artwork  Imagery was carefully chosen to provide an ideal motivational, stress reducing environment for all.

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

A multi-campus hospital for Veteran’s in the Columbus, OH region, the VAMC is a model for replacing the impersonal and clinically outdated medical facility.  This project includes the main hospital buildings as well as outpatient facilities in Canton, Akron, Youngstown, McCafferty, Painesville and Ravenna.  The goal of the art program was to create an environment that was familiar and comfortable to its many users, regardless of their socio-economic backgrounds.  Serene view’s represent a commitment of the client to provide a dignified and supportive space.