PROJECT  Sheppard Pratt Behavioral Health Facility, Baltimore-Washington Campus

ARCHITECT  CannonDesign

LOCATION  Elkridge, Maryland, US​

PROJECT COMPLETION DATE  6/17/2021

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TEAM  John Boekelman, Jessica Moore, Ronald Curtis, Kurt Kawabata, Scott Thomas, Punit Jain, Chris McCampbell, Wenjia Wu, Elisabeth Perreault, Susan Silverman, Gregory Koch, Katherine St. Laurent, David Sass, ,
OWNER/CLIENT  Sheppard Pratt
CONTRACTOR/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER  Lewis Contractors
PHOTOGRAPHER  Christopher Barrett; Laura Peters
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Mahan Rykiel
CIVIL ENGINEER Daft McCune Walker
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER  Columbia Engineering
MECHANICAL ENGINEER  Leach Wallace Associates
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER  Leach Wallace Associates
CONSULTANT  Lighting Consultant, CannonDesign, 99 Summer St. Suite #600, Boston, MA 02110, bnewell@cannondesign.com
CONSULTANT  Environmental Graphics, CannonDesign, 1560 Wilson Blvd STE 200, Arlington, VA 22209, chayes@cannondesign.com
CONSULTANT  AV/IT/Security, CannonDesign, 50 Fountain Plaza Suite 200, Buffalo, NY 14202, sbonetto@cannondesign.com
CONSULTANT  Code Consultant, Koffel, 8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21045, Caler@koffel.com
CONSULTANT  Kitchen/F&N Consultant, Roth Consulting, 424 Bewley Building, Lockport, NY 14094, l.roth@rothconsultinggroup.com
CONSULTANT  Logistics & Vertical Transportation, 900 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite #1300, Atlanta, Georgia 30339
CONSULTANT  Medical Equipment, Mitchell, 630 Dundee, Suite #340, Northbrook, IL 60062, s.vinson@mitchellplanning.com
CONSULTANT  Door & Hardware Consultant, arkaSpecs, Upstate, NY, scott@arkaspecs.com
CONSULTANT  Exterior Envelope Consultant, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., 2941 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 300, Falls Church, VA 22042, mhebert@wje.com
CONSULTANT  Commissioning Consultant, Facility Dynamics Engineering, 6760 Alexander Bell Dr # 200, Columbia, MD 21046, davidr@facilitydynamics.com

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT  
Behavioral health is a topic of paramount importance today. We see its impact both across cultures and across generations. As a society we face the challenges involved with the associated stigma for those needing treatment. Sheppard Pratt has been a national leader in behavioral health care and an impassioned advocate for reducing stigma. Fundamental to their patient success, and the key design driver for this facility, is the belief in the healing power of nature.
The 42 acre site was selected for its array of natural features - forested hills + hollows, creeks + wetlands - as well as its potential for genuine community impact. The built form merges with the land form, occupying the primary hill and utilizing the hollows as an invitation for entry and a means to offer visual connection with the surrounding forest. Two stories transition to three as the grade declines, allowing easy access, daylighting and views on multiple levels.
The design response uses transparency and reflections integrated with the landscape to blur the line between inside and outside. Organic forms and curvilinear lines create a welcoming, non-institutional, aesthetic that promotes a holistic approach to health and healing. Interior courtyards and exterior pathways offer a variety of opportunities for connecting with nature while maintaining patient privacy and safety.

JURY COMMENTS (If applicable)

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IMAGES (Captions and Photographer Credit)
1. Main arrival; © Christopher Barrett Photography
2. Main Arrival; © Christopher Barrett Photography
3. Interior Dining; Laura Peters / CannonDesign
4. Main entry drop-off; Laura Peters / CannonDesign
5. Crossing the bridge threshold; © Christopher Barrett Photography
6. Canopy; Laura Peters / CannonDesign
7. Main Courtyard; Laura Peters / CannonDesign
8. Main lobby; © Christopher Barrett Photography