Innovative building design inspired by relationships between people and place

We are well-versed in the intricacies of additions and renovations. Bodwé teams have designed new clinics in old strip malls, helped restore significant buildings for the federal government, and completed major additions to large-scale urban hospitals. From initial assessments and design to programming and construction, we understand how to navigate the complexities of working with existing spaces and systems while seamlessly incorporating additions and planning for future expansion. We renovate with space and energy efficiency in mind and bring to life new additions while keeping existing facilities in operation.

‍

Research has long shown that connection to nature supports healing. We believe that natural and biophilic design strategies play an essential role in building programs that seek to provide comfort, safety, and community, particularly healthcare and learning environments. Biophilic design can help sooth stressful and emotional situations by harnessing natural forms, mimicking natural patterns, and opening to natural light. Through a biophilic approach to design, we build connections to the natural world, reflect organic surroundings, and connect to the natural rhythms of life and its traditions.  

‍

In partnering with many tribal nations, we are inspired by the many ways in which their communities live, learn, remember, celebrate, heal, and care for each other in relationship. This has taught us that every building is an opportunity to build upon culture, whether the project is a tribal school, urban mixed-use development, public riverwalk, or veterans hospital. Bodwé teams take the time to engage our clients as well as the people they serve to learn what ties them together and creates belonging, including shared context, history, stories, and dreams.

‍

The Bodwé family of companies works with Indigenous, community, and federal clients nationwide, and healthcare projects make up the core of our expertise in each of these markets. Our design experience extends from small clinics and supportive housing to hospital additions and ambulatory care campuses. We advocate for progressive planning for growth, expansion, and repurposing, and we are adept at collaboration, including with those who are underrepresented, uncomfortable sharing, and even untrusting. Whether master planning a site, creating a community wellness center, or renovating inpatient spaces, Bodwé designs effective and efficient healthcare space and place that uniquely reflects the community it serves.

‍

Bodwé Buildings Services partners with clients across the country on projects of all types and sizes, from rural community centers and park pavilions to multi-story mixed-use developments and large-scale hospital additions. We design innovative, customized solutions that begin with a collaborative approach to form alignment around project vision and goals, regardless of facility size. As an integrated family of companies, we work together from pre-development, concept design, and site development through interior design, systems engineering, and construction documentation. Our experience in project delivery methods includes traditional design-bid-build, design-build, integrated project delivery, fast-track, and phased delivery, and we follow through with robust construction administration capabilities.  

‍