Perry Ashenfelter

David Martin, Global Design Director at Stantec, and Perry Ashenfelter, Senior Associate at Perkins and Will, dive into the transformative power of healthcare facility design. They discuss how hospitals can serve as civic hubs, enhancing community engagement and connectivity. Martin emphasizes strategies for public access that integrate nature and daylight into hospital spaces to promote healing. Ashenfelter shares insights into the renovation of the Animal Medical Center, focusing on staff wellbeing and maintaining operations during complex updates, highlighting the importance of design in veterinary care.