This academic and clinical facility integrates classrooms, seminar rooms, laboratories, operatories, and administrative offices within a clearly organized plan that supports both the university’s Orthodontic Education and Training Program and broader clinical needs. Public areas are strategically separated from clinical zones to maintain patient confidentiality and streamline workflow, resulting in a setting that enhances operational clarity while promoting a seamless experience for students, faculty, and patients.

Client
University of Nevada System
Construction Delivery
Design-Build
PGAL Scope
Full Architectural Services, Programming
Completion Date
2007
exterior

A series of nested canopies define the entry and provide intuitive wayfinding while offering shaded protection from the desert climate. Inside, a glazed partition separates the waiting area and lobby from treatment zones to improve acoustic and visual privacy, while a dedicated children’s play area creates a welcoming, family-friendly environment.