Chiro House had unique design challenges and opportunities for its new location in Oklahoma City’s vibrant Swanson’s development. The designers had to accommodate a full-scale chiropractic office that included a waiting area, adjustment area, private exam room, and office in just 760 SF of space. In order to maximize the natural light from the windows at the front of the space, there is only a partial height partition between the waiting and adjustment spaces.

A degree of privacy is provided by the half wall and a feeling of enclosure is created through a delicate wood latticed frame. The frame, inspired by the human spine, creates an ethereal volume within the office. This solution lends hierarchy to the adjustment area while allowing light to penetrate the innermost rooms. To take advantage of the limited space, custom millwork was designed by the architect and built throughout. A storage bench along the corridor and generous built-ins in the private office and exam room provide compact storage spaces.

To enforce the goal of creating a healing environment, a unique lighting solution was necessitated. Warm-up lighting was employed throughout to eliminate glare and to provide a soft even glow throughout the day. White paint on the walls provides a contrast to the warm-toned wooden floors and millwork as well as the exposed brick on the interior face of the front wall. The balance of warm and cool offers a harmonious environment for this wellness-focused chiropractic clinic.

The project was designed, fabricated, and built by Gardner.