Phase I of the AllCare Health campus in Grants Pass is a new three-story, 46,415-square-foot building that has already become a landmark in the small Southern Oregon town.
The $12 million building serves primarily as a headquarters for AllCare, a major insurance provider. But a goal of CIDA Architects and Engineers’ design for the building was not just to reflect the company’s image, but also how AllCare serves community needs. In a community primarily zoned for basic one- or two-story buildings, the AllCare building breaks the mold. Three colors of brick facade and traditional punched windows lead to a street-corner entry that chops off the corner and offers an expanse of clear glass windows and a curving upper deck, softening the visage of the building’s brick and steel construction. The broad exterior entryway includes ADA ramps that artfully integrate into walkways.
Once inside, visitors are greeted with an inviting wood staircase and a second-floor bridge crossing the double-height lobby. Skylights add additional natural light. The project team worked with department heads to identify current and future needs, a process that convinced AllHealth to expand from an original plan to just build 25,000 square feet of space.
The building houses offices for more than 190 employees. A large, partitionable community conference center with plaza areas doubles as an adaptable meeting space complete with a catering kitchen.