Modern office lobby with glass-walled rooms, people sitting and walking, large windows, cushioned seats, indoor plants, and natural light.

August 7, 2026

Words: Rebecca Dalzell

Photography: Magda Biernat Photography

A Healing Center In Nevada Takes Its Cues From The Truckee River

In California and Nevada, the 120-mile-long Truckee River flows from the alpine forests around Lake Tahoe to the desert oasis of Pyramid Lake. Perkins&Will channeled the waterway to conceive a calming environment for this three-story facility near its midpoint. Team members began with a road trip, driving the length of the river to immerse themselves in its changing landscapes, textures, and colors. The experience inspired an earthy and jewel-toned palette, with spaces rooted in the restorative rhythms of nature.

Gentle lines on the floor and ceiling move patients intuitively through the 119,000-square-foot building. Like a riverbank, they delineate hallways into lanes of movement and rest; organic forms such as boulder-shape ottomans and undulating millwork appear throughout. Perforations in an acoustic metal ceiling evoke ripples on a pond, increasing as they reach exterior glazing, while wraparound windows provide views of the Sierra Nevada foothills. The journey culminates in the dining area, where vertical metal tubes allude to pine forests and mountain peaks.

Renown Health South Meadows Specialty Care Center by Perkins&Will, Hospitality Giants #3

 
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