{"id":11893,"date":"2025-08-19T09:16:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T13:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slamcoll.com\/?post_type=sub151_project&p=11893"},"modified":"2025-08-29T11:30:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T15:30:15","slug":"providence-college-school-of-nursing-and-health-sciences","status":"publish","type":"sub151_project","link":"https:\/\/slamcoll.com\/portfolio\/providence-college-school-of-nursing-and-health-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Providence College, School of Nursing and Health Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tasked with creating a flagship facility for a brand-new academic discipline, the College needed a space that could support hands-on clinical training, foster interprofessional collaboration, and emphasize holistic, mission-driven care. Beyond housing new programs, the building had to signal a major institutional shift\u2014elevating healthcare education on campus and transforming a quiet campus edge into a vibrant destination for learning and connection. In addition, the initiative set out to address a growing demand for skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals in Rhode Island, where they are currently experiencing critical nursing shortages in psychiatric and mental health facilities.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The design emphasizes flexibility and celebrates collaboration, with indoor and outdoor spaces that foster interaction and hands-on learning.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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The new structure transforms an underutilized quad into a dynamic outdoor space, blending residential and academic life. Deeply integrated into its ecosystem, the design frames a beloved 150-year-old oak tree (The Fennel Oak), incorporating bird-friendly strategies, native materials, and pollinator gardens.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Material selections\u2014including granite, brick, high-performance concrete, and white oak\u2014create a warm, timeless feel. Expanses of glass open the \u201cSocial Edge,\u201d connecting indoor collaboration zones to views of the quad and Fennell Oak. Pathways and landscape elements promote accessibility and sustainability.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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The facility extends an open invitation to students of all majors, reinforcing a shared campus identity while nurturing reflection, resilience, and connection.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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The School of Nursing and Health Sciences has quickly become a hub for interdisciplinary learning and student life. Purpose-built labs and classrooms support growth in both enrollment and programming, while dining spaces and a chapel extend its reach across campus. By transforming a once-quiet campus edge, the facility not only supports the College\u2019s academic future\u2014it redefines its physical and community presence.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n