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DoveLewis

LOCATIONPortland, OR
CLIENTDoveLewis
SIZE22,000 SF
PROJECT LEAD
Wendell Mueller

A 24-hour non-profit emergency animal hospital.

SERVICES PROVIDED:
Architecture
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Land Use Planning

The DoveLewis Emergency and ICU animal hospital is the only 24-hour non-profit emergency animal hospital located in the northwest region of the United States.

DESIGN DRIVERS

The facility includes a reception/waiting room, eight exam rooms, an emergency room, an intensive care unit, a blood bank, and X-ray and radiology services.
Design challenges included fitting all program needs into the tight constraints of the site and building as well as sound and smell isolation. These challenges were met by using gasket-style doors for sound and odor control, along with a mechanical air exchange rated at 14 air changes per hour to help isolate smells.
The facility includes resources for dealing with pet loss and injury, as well as stray and wildlife care.