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Modern Veterinary Office :: Tuke Manton Architects

By Capree on Jun 11, 2009 under Tags: ,

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Today I’m taking my dog, Wrigley, into the vet for some ‘issues’ he’s been having. Since I don’t like going anymore than he does, (what with the cramped waiting room and crappy parking situation), it got me to thinking about modern veterinary offices and the fact that I’ve never heard of one. After some serious digging, I found this lovely example in the portfolio of Tuke Manton Architects, a UK-based firm.
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The project involved overhauling an old industrial building which was linked to an adjacent office building. By opening up the space and incorporating tons of natural light, a calming and healing environment was created. The timber-clad building, with its barn-like appearance, makes use of openable aluminum windows in order to provide natural ventilation. Overall, I think this project is immensely successful – I especially love the warmth the timber adds to an otherwise industrial-looking building. It’s all very modern and I love it. I suppose there is hope for the world afterall!

See more:
www.tukemanton.co.uk

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Capree, a photographer by training and a design blogger by passion, was born in Phoenix, Arizona and raised in Peoria, Arizona. She spent a great deal of her youth going to museums and reading through her father’s art and design books.

  • chris

    funny, I live in the Northeast, CT to be exact, and I was just thinking the other day how strange it is how many vetrinary buildings in this area are of modern style.
    I wonder if it has to do with the mindset of the Vets in the Northeast?
    Love your site!

  • http://capree.blogspot.com CapreeK

    Chris – I have to say I’m a little jealous! I’ve never seen any out West. Connecticut just scored points in my book. :)

  • http://www.tukemanton.co.uk Roger Crundwell

    I came across this feedback when searching the web.

    Thank you for your comments, it always good to get feedback.

    Roger Crundwell. Partner. Tuke Manton Architects

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