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Smiles All Around.

Serene setting and simple materials… get smiles all around.

The stunning, ultra-modern Hicks Orthodontics is cool enough to make you want to get braces put back on again. Allllmost. When the existing Knoxville, Tennessee, practice decided to expand to better cater to a nearby underserved rural are in 2012, they chose a quiet, wooded, mostly undeveloped area as the site. Right off US Route 321 about 5 miles northwest of Lenoir City, the new structure by BarberMcMurry Architects has great visibility to passing traffic and is close to local schools, making appointments ultra-convenient.

The architects made multiple visits to the Knoxville main office to observe and better understand patient and staff flow. The plan they then proposed links the waiting area and operatory space at opposite ends of the building with a single eight-foot wide corridor. Consultation areas are cleverly placed to obscure the neighboring gas station and convenience store, while eight orthodontic stations maximize views of the trees outside.

High-volume glass around the waiting area captures natural light, while metal window surrounds and roof overhangs are positioned to help shade the glass while still allowing ample views and interior daylight. Inside, Prudential Lighting’s P43 recessed and P46 fixtures are installed throughout the building, complementing the edited palette of glass, metal, cypress wood, brick and concrete. From the polished concrete floors, to the clear-sealed cypress ceilings, the space is airy, clean and bright – achieving the progressive feel the architects intended while remaining respectful of the rural setting.

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