Exterior

The glowing interior fabric walls attract the passersby’s attention at night.

Entry

The fabric walls act as space deviders and light fixtures in the space.

Gallery and Offices

Reception

Simple, inexpensive raw building materials compose to give the reception area an active feel.

Waiting

The waiting area is the major area for the exhibit of art. The softness of fabric is a tactile and visual characteristic that contributes to the visceral effects of the space.

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The Art of Chiropractic,
Chiropractic Clinic and Art Gallery.

The unique conditions of this project, a very small but open space with ample day light, small budget, reuse of some building materials and components, and finally the desire to preserve day light while making many distinct rooms were the main restraints and opportunity in the design process for this project. A true collaboration between LEAD, Inc., our client, and fabric consultant, this project attempts to arrive at a visceral environment in a raw context of the existing concrete block building. The out come is conducive to both chiropractic practice as well as exhibition of fine arts. The stretched fabric provides enough privacy while allowing daylight and theatrical light fill the spaces.

Winner of 2004 AIA Minnesota, Minneapolis Merit Award for design excellence.
Winner of 2003 AIA Minnesota, Honor Award for design excellence.
"The Magic of Tents Transforming Space", Book by Alejandro Bahamon, Art of Chiropractic, published by Loft and HBI in 2004
Architecture Minnesota, “Fabric Art” September-October 2002
Fabric Architecture, “ Body of Works” July-August 2002

Architect

Art of Chiropractic
Pedestrian Bridge, winner of National Competition, 2002
Patrick's Cabaret
Light Falls, A Public Sculpture, Husnes, Norway
Kulturskulesenter Kvinnherad/ A Dance, Music and Visual Arts School