Subwaiting areas are situated along the courtyard perimeter to reduce patient stress. In keeping with the non-clinical design concept, the team specified luxury vinyl tile in a faux white-oak finish—a far cry from the flecked pastel floors of other facilities.
The Living Room is a skill-building space where patients can socialize and cook; its visual connection to the neighborhood helps patients perform activities of daily living in a normalized setting.
The Old Town Recovery Center building is designed to be an open, comfortable addition to its Portland neighborhood, avoiding a clinical or closed-off appearance.