Are you ready to plan?

Some recent good news on the affordability front is a lead item as we move into closing out 2024. Rates are headed down and our close contacts in project financing insist that money is easier to come by. Hopefully, this will translate into projects better able to “pencil out”. With that said, we’ll see how our wonderful national elections turn the dial.

Along with the cost of money, at Align we’ve entered into a new internal exercise of detail and material review based on construction cost. Nothing gets accomplished when it’s not affordable – we’re “self-scouting,” to use the appropriate seasonal metaphor!

Wishing you all the best as we head into the holiday season!

– Tim & Dan

PAYING RESPECTS

Cypress, TX was the first satellite office location for Welch Dental Group. 20 years after the original, we were given the very good direction of, “Crisp and modern, but keep it recognizable!”

We identified and worked with some key aspects of the original project in the design of the new office, and even included some roughly matched components and a contemporary flair.

NEWEST LOCATION:

“Patients of both practices frequently comment that as they drive by, they can tell that it was our office by the look and feel of the building.”

– Dr. Caitlin Wehrle, Welch Dental Group

ORIGINAL LOCATION:

A RAIN CHECK

Hurricane Milton decided to throw a wrench in the plans for our team to present at Nova Southeastern University. The good news? Rescheduling will now put us in South Florida in the middle of winter!

ARE YOU READY TO PLAN?

Office changes and improvements can stem from a need, problem, or requirement, or a simple desire for better math. Are you at a plateau because of your facility? Is it of another generation? (The ’90s were a LONG time ago!) Maybe you’re just tired of paying the building owner’s retirement? Whatever the reason, studying alternatives is always our first step, and the “what if” is a lot of fun!

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2024 So Far…

From breathing new life into a tired ’70s Nebraska office building to the opening of Welch Dental Group’s satellite office and suburban Houston medical office park, the completion of a striking new headquarters for Pearl Dental in Baton Rouge, 2024 has been an exciting period of completing and documenting ALIGN Architects design work!

With significant new projects starting in Scottsdale, AZ, and Boaz, AL, we’re enthusiastic about the coming months and optimistic about the future! (Now if we can get the FED to play nicely, we’ll all be happy!)

We wish you all the best!

– Tim & Dan

LOOKING UP

Supply chain nonsense and the disruption of ‘normal’ business significantly set back the delivery and installation of some final specialty ceiling pieces at Pearl Dental.

Now, temporary black lay-in tiles have all been replaced with finished wood panels, and a custom-made ‘Pearl’ chandelier highlights the two-story lobby that also includes a beautiful, custom refreshment area!

“I really, really love this office! Patients love it too!”

– Dr. Andre Bruni, Pearl Dental Group

UTENN ORTHO

We were honored to be invited back this spring to speak to our friends (the Orthodontic Residents) at the University of Tennessee. The very special people (and the very special Memphis soul food) will keep us coming back! Thanks guys!

THE BEST 12 O'CLOCK?

Okay, so there is no ‘best’, but theories on the optimum function and value at the Dental 12 O’clock wall/delivery have been a key part of my dental design for over 20 years. With good detailing, the cabinet elements can be custom-built and made to accommodate all of the key pieces of dental delivery and support. (Typically a good money-saving option.)

At Pearl Dental, the desire for visually significant treatment corridors (do the architecture thing!) was married to the A-dec 591 Treatment Console. Dr. Bruni has a history with different types of headwall solutions and now prefers the completely engineered and enclosed face it provides. Anything you want, “there’s a module for that.”

Wrapping the A-dec consoles with the actual construction of framing, drywall, and other finish materials is a bit harder than you’d think… for some reason, A-dec insists (w/ typical ordering) on standard side and rear finish panels, but if you get in early and eliminate the superfluous pieces, it can be done.

It is more money, but this is a darned good solution!

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READY TO PLAN

Office changes and improvements can stem from a need, problem, requirement, or a simple desire for better math. Are you at a plateau because of your facility? Is it of another generation? (the ’90s were a long time ago) Maybe you are just tired of paying the building owner’s retirement? Whatever the reason, studying alternatives is always our first step, and that what-if is a lot of fun!
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Design for the Dental Profession

AAO 2022 MIAMI

ALIGN Architects will be at the American Association of Orthodontics Annual Session in Miami, May 21-24. Visit us at Booth 706!

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Happy Holidays!

The holiday season is here and we’d like to wish everyone a season of health and cheer! We look forward to serving you in the New Year to come. Happy Holidays!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

We would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving holiday and express how grateful we are for our clients across the U.S. Hearth, health, and happiness to you all!

COMING TO LIFE

After many months of meetings, decisions, drawings, dust, noise, and sometimes confusion, there comes a time when you can truly start to feel what it’s all been about! A personal favorite time of mine is when the lights start coming on for the first time and shed light on a newly designed and constructed space.

In this space, the finishes are not in place nor does it even have lenses in the fixtures, but the place is coming to life. In the quiet, and end of jobsite workday, it’s now possible to imagine the basic sculpture of the space filled with the materials, artwork, people, and thriving practice promised to come!

– Tim Kuhlman, Owner/Architect

 

 

TESTIMONIALS

“Daniel is an energetic professional and enjoyable to work with. His team was instrumental in planning, designing, and technical submittals for our Dermani MedSpa in Atlanta, Georgia. Outstanding work!”

– Gary Schubert, Owner & Operator, Tampa, FL