Gunbarrel Veterinary Clinic
Project data
Location: Boulder, Colorado
SF: 6,505
Date Completed: 2004
Sustainability Features
Natural Daylighting and Energy-efficient lighting
Durable, low to no-maintenance finishes
Nontoxic materials used where possible
Rainwater catchment for landscape irrigation
Native landscaping reduces the need for irrigation
Building materials salvaged from site
Effective noise control measures eliminate kennel noise throughout the facility
Mechanical system designed to control odor
Gunbarrel Veterinary Clinic, located outside Boulder, Colorado, was designed to integrate with the agrarian context of the site and reflect the client’s practice philosophy, “Treat my patients well, treat my clients well, practice good medicine, and above all, care greatly about what we do.”. Celebrating a contemporary farmhouse aesthetic, the building was designed around an existing grain silo which was a local landmark. An inviting and comfortable waiting area is accented by wood reclaimed from the old barn structure on site and incorporates a children’s play nook and viewing of cat boarding. A bank of comfy exam rooms buffers the open clinical floor plan in the treatment area where staff enjoy an unobstructed view throughout their primary work area. Natural lighting and strategically located clinic functions allows for a bright, spacious interior.