$9.4M Grant for Encompass Community Services
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The largest community-based nonprofit in Santa Cruz County, Encompass Community Services, is making strides to bring accessible and dignified substance use disorder treatment programs to those in need. Building on their previous success with the Sí Se Puede residential substance use disorder treatment program, which has been running for 30+ years, Encompass has plans for a new campus that will be able to serve over 1,300 people every year. These plans will soon become a reality since Encompass has just been awarded a $9.4M grant to build the new Sí Se Puede Behavioral Health Center.
Wald, Ruhnke & Dost Architects designed the new behavioral center, which consists of both an inpatient and outpatient treatment facility. Like the original Sí Se Puede Center, the new center will be in built in Watsonville, CA. Encompass is partnering with MidPen Housing, a leading non-profit developer known for high-quality affordable housing. The residential facility includes a medical clinic, communal recreation spaces, and has the capacity to house up to 30 patients. The outpatient facility has a medical clinic designed to be flexible with patient treatments and serves individual needs on a case-by-case basis. The grant awarded to Encompass Community Services enables them to break ground on both of these facilities that will make up the Sí Se Puede Behavioral Health Center in 2023.
Nowadays, many adults struggle with mental health and/or substance use and it can be difficult to find treatment that is quality, readily available, and affordable. Encompass Community Services aspires to change all these things by bringing passionate, talented healthcare workers directly to lower income communities for a fractional cost. Learn more about Encompass’ mission here: Encompass Community Services (encompasscs.org) and their new project: Sí Se Puede Behavioral Health Center | A Project of Encompass Community Services (sisepuedecenter.org)
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SPEC Lab
SPEC Lab
Located in Brisbane, CA, this tenant improvement project is every lab tech’s dream. The space is distinctly divided into two areas: one for office work and the other for a specialized lab.
In the lab area, the counters are sleek and feature built-in open shelving, all finished with easily cleanable surfaces. There is also ample under-counter storage. Safety is a top priority in the lab, which includes a prominent emergency eye wash station and a large, sealable vent hood.
The office area follows an open-concept design with a designated break area in the corner. In contrast to the cool-toned lab, the office features warm brown tones. Many elements between the two spaces are similar yet intentionally different, creating a smooth but clear visual separation between the lab and office environments.
San Carlos School Gymnasium
San Carlos School Gymnasium
Approached by Avila Construction to join the project, our interior designers helped bring San Carlos School’s vision to life with a durable and stylish new gymnasium.
The school’s colors—green and blue—are featured throughout the building, while vibrant gold ceiling beams in the main gym add a bold visual accent. One side of the gym includes retractable bleachers that can be easily rolled out or tucked away as needed. The gym floor proudly displays the school’s name and features a large decal of their mascot, the ram, at center court.
In the locker rooms, the school motto— “Spirit, Talent, Style”—is prominently displayed across the surrounding walls. Additional features include second-floor offices overlooking the main gym, a breakroom with a full kitchen, and a small, tiled alcove with drinking fountains.
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Chez Noir
Chez Noir
Tucked among the enchanting buildings of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Chez Noir opened its doors in the fall of 2022. The restaurant is uniquely situated in one of the city’s newest buildings, designed to blend seamlessly with the charm of the surrounding downtown.
At just 2,000 square feet, the dining room serves as the heart of the restaurant, providing access to the bar, kitchen, and outdoor areas. Our architects designed an L-shaped kitchen to maximize every inch of available space and incorporated booth-to-ceiling windows along all exterior walls to visually expand and elevate the dining experience. In the main dining room, an open section reveals a portion of the kitchen, offering guests a view of the chefs at work and creating an intimate, engaging connection between the diner and their meal.
Outside, guests can enjoy Carmel’s temperate weather on a paved patio surrounded on all sides by planter boxes, trees, and various shrubs. An arbor extends along the retaining wall and wraps around the front of the property, clearly defining the space as an extension of Chez Noir. The overall atmosphere is deeply connected to the timeless architecture of the building itself.
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Dignity Health Clinic
Dignity Health Clinic
We had the pleasure of designing the newly opened Dignity Health Clinic in Scotts Valley, CA. Formerly a leased office space, this tenant improvement project transformed the site into a surprisingly chic medical clinic featuring state-of-the-art technology and modern design finishes.
The 5,000-square-foot space includes a contemporary lobby, nine exam rooms, an open-concept office area, and more. Each exam room is designed with two doors—one for patient access from the lobby and another for staff access from the office area—providing both privacy and convenience.
Our interior design team followed prescribed guidelines to align the color scheme and finishes with other Dignity Health clinics across the country. The result is a thoughtful blend of cool greys and warm browns, accented by vibrant orange highlights. The finishes are not only visually appealing but also highly functional and compliant with all medical clinic standards.
Santa Cruz Community Health Clinic
Santa Cruz Community Health Clinic
The Santa Cruz Community Health Clinic is the second of three projects to be completed on the same piece of property as part of a healthy living community. The goal of the community is to provide accessible and affordable housing and healthcare for low-income families. Also a part of this healthy living community are the Dientes Community Dental Clinic (directly across from SCCH Clinic) and a new 57-unit apartment complex still in progress.
SCCH’s completed health clinic is 20,000 square feet and focuses on creating a safe space for women and children’s health. Three distinct color palates separate each major section of the clinic by purple, blue, and yellow. A local artist was commissioned to fill the clinic with paintings that incorporate each of these color schemes.
The clinic will also be offering health classes to further the knowledge of the community. In addition, a portion of the clinic is currently leased by a law firm that provides access to much needed legal services for lower income families.
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Dientes Dental Clinic
Dientes Community Dental Clinic
WRD Architects partnered once again with Dientes Community Dental to design and build a new dental clinic in Santa Cruz from the ground up. This 5,500-square-foot, single-story building features 11 exam rooms, several accessory spaces, and a spacious, naturally lit lobby. The walls are adorned with murals by local artist Tessa Hope Hasty, depicting the rich landscape of Santa Cruz. Complementing the murals, bold accent wall colors unify the individual spaces, creating a children’s dental office that is both fun and uplifting.
The Dientes Community Dental Care clinic is the first of three projects on the same property as part of a healthy living community. This community aims to provide accessible and affordable housing and healthcare for low-income families. Also included in the development are the Santa Cruz Community Health Clinic—located directly across from Dientes—and a new 57-unit apartment complex currently under construction.
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Bryant Arciga
Bryant Arciga
CAD Technician
An experienced CAD Technician, Bryant is a valuable member of the WRD Team. He works closely with our Architects and Project Managers to draft and model buildings of varying sizes and difficulties.
Inspiration: My goal is to infuse the lessons of yesterday with the consciousness of today, in order to mold the experiences of tomorrow.
Dientes - Interiors
Dientes
WRD Architects assisted Dientes, a nonprofit dental clinic, to expand its Santa Cruz facility by 2,400 square feet. The newly established Helen Webster Children’s Dental Center accommodates the needs of young patients with a seven-chair pediatric wing that includes kid-friendly waiting room areas and tooth brushing stations for teaching oral hygiene.
WRD Architects maximized clinical efficiencies by studying and incorporating staff workflow into the space plan. The naturally lit OSHPD-3 facility has a centrally located panoramic X-ray space and a sterilization room to serve both the adult and pediatric wings. As a result of this project, Dientes is now able to accommodate 8,800 additional visits a year — 40 percent more than the clinic’s original capacity.
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