Valley-Wide Health Systems acquired an abandoned historic courthouse in Alamosa and engaged RTA, a SLAM Studio, to transform the Spanish Mission-style building into an integrated health and wellness center. The project brings primary care, behavioral health, physical therapy, and support services together in one location while preserving the character of the historic structure.
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at-a-glanceValley-Wide sought to consolidate healthcare services within a single facility to better serve patients while preserving a historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
RTA, a SLAM Studio, transformed the courthouse through a historic renovation that balanced preservation with modern healthcare needs. Interior modifications created spaces for primary care, behavioral health, physical therapy, conference functions, and support services, while the enclosed arcade and new circulation connections improved access throughout the facility.
New patient reception and support spaces help organize and streamline the care experience.
Historic architectural character was retained throughout the renovation while accommodating new healthcare functions.
The completed health and wellness center co-locates medical, behavioral health, and physical therapy services within a single facility, improving Valley-Wide’s ability to serve patients. New connections between the historic courthouse and adjacent buildings create a unified campus that supports integrated care.
Dedicated spaces support a range of healthcare and wellness services within a single integrated facility.
Modern work environments support the daily operations required to deliver coordinated patient care.
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