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Red Rocks Community College Health Professions & Sciences Building

Arvada, Colorado
Empowering Students to Lead in Healthcare

The Health Professions & Sciences Building at Red Rocks Community College’s Arvada Campus brings together the college’s healthcare educational programs into a single, modern facility. Comprising 55,000 SF of new construction and 12,000 SF of renovated space, the building supports nursing, physician assistant, and medical science programs while accommodating the college’s rapidly growing enrollment in health-related fields. The design provides students and faculty with state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and collaborative learning spaces tailored to health professions education.

Size

55,000 SF Addition; 12,000 SF Renovation

Scope

  • Renovation
  • Addition

Achievements

  • LEED Gold
Lobby featuring a curved wood reception desk with computer workstations, large floor-to-ceiling windows, lounge seating areas, tiled flooring, pendant ring light fixtures, and light wood wall panels with mounted digital screens.
Lab classroom with rows of movable lab tables and swivel stools, overhead fume extraction arms, wood cabinetry with storage, anatomical models on display, and large windows providing natural light.
Hands-On Healthcare Learning

The project was inspired by Red Rocks’ commitment to innovative, hands-on education in healthcare. The facility fosters Project-Based Learning and Interprofessional Education, providing students with collaborative environments that simulate real-world healthcare settings. Unique to the campus, the expanded Physician Assistant program offers a Master of Medical Science degree, reflecting the college’s forward-looking approach to advanced health education. The design promotes active engagement, teamwork, and skill development to prepare students for the evolving demands of the healthcare industry.

Anatomy preparation lab with stainless-steel worktables and stools, wall-mounted anatomical charts, a full-size skeleton model, stainless-steel shelving with storage bins, and a row of blue lab coats hanging on wall hooks under recessed ceiling lighting.
Exam room training lab with an adjustable exam chair, wood cabinetry with a sink and gloves dispenser, wall-mounted diagnostic equipment, polished wood-look flooring, and beige and yellow painted walls.
A Facility Designed to Serve Beyond the Classroom

The Health Professions & Sciences Building positions Red Rocks Community College as a regional leader in healthcare education. By consolidating programs and providing flexible, modern learning environments, the facility supports a high-quality education for current and future health professionals. Beyond student learning, the building serves as a community resource, offering continuing education opportunities for incumbent healthcare workers and supporting the campus as a regional triage and crisis response center. The project strengthens Jefferson County’s capacity to train skilled professionals, directly contributing to the health and wellness of the surrounding communities.

Chemistry lab classroom with rows of black-topped lab benches, microscopes, gas and water fixtures, overhead fume extraction arms, wall-mounted whiteboards, a periodic table display, and wood cabinetry under recessed ceiling lighting.
Collaborative classroom with oval and rectangular tables, mesh swivel chairs, blue and beige accent walls, multiple whiteboards, carpeted flooring, and interior opening looking into an adjacent room.
Nursing skills lab with hospital beds separated by ceiling‑mounted privacy curtains, wood-look flooring, medical supply carts, rolling chairs, wall-mounted equipment, and workstations along the back wall under recessed ceiling lighting.
Anatomy preparation lab with stainless-steel worktables and stools, wall-mounted anatomical charts, a full-size skeleton model, stainless-steel shelving with storage bins, and a row of blue lab coats hanging on wall hooks under recessed ceiling lighting.
Lab classroom with rows of movable lab tables and swivel stools, overhead fume extraction arms, wood cabinetry with storage, anatomical models on display, and large windows providing natural light.
Main entry of the Red Rocks Community College Health Professions and Sciences Building featuring a red metal panel façade, a tall glass entry tower, dark brick accent wall, integrated signage, exterior lighting, and adjacent bike racks.
Simulation patient room with an adjustable hospital bed, medical simulator mannequin, wall-mounted headwall unit with gas and electrical connections, patient monitor on a rolling stand, IV pole, and a wood cabinet on wood-look flooring.
Tiered lecture hall with rows of fixed tables and swivel chairs, perforated metal modesty panels, carpeted steps, wall-mounted acoustic panels, and ceiling-mounted audiovisual equipment under a grid of recessed lights.
Laboratory classroom with rows of movable tables and mesh swivel chairs, overhead retractable utility reels, wall-mounted safety equipment, tall windows providing daylight, wood storage cabinets with labeled bins, and recessed ceiling lighting.
Physical therapy assessment lab with multiple treatment tables, wall-mounted anatomical charts, storage cabinets, stainless-steel shelving, and a clock mounted above wood doors, all under recessed ceiling lighting and gray flooring.
Biology lab classroom with mobile lab tables and mesh chairs, overhead fume extraction arms, microscopes on workstations, wall-mounted whiteboards, anatomical charts, and equipment cabinets beneath recessed ceiling lighting.
Lobby featuring a curved wood reception desk with computer workstations, large floor-to-ceiling windows, lounge seating areas, tiled flooring, pendant ring light fixtures, and light wood wall panels with mounted digital screens.
Café and lounge area with a service counter and display case, high-top table with stools, patterned carpet flooring, and a fireplace with a large wall clock, adjacent to a lobby with a curved reception desk.
X-ray imaging room with a motorized imaging table, overhead ceiling-mounted radiographic equipment, wall-mounted control panel, wood-look flooring, and a lead-shielded observation window.
Training exam room with an adjustable exam table, rolling stool, wood cabinetry with a sink and gloves dispenser, medical scale, wall-mounted diagnostic equipment, and wood-look flooring with yellow and beige painted walls.
Nursing lab training room with hospital beds, each equipped with privacy curtains, bedside cabinets, rolling medical carts, and wall-mounted medical equipment, all set within a bright space with white flooring and recessed ceiling lighting.
Anatomy lab suite with two stainless-steel cadaver tables on wheeled bases, ceiling-mounted lighting, wall-mounted stainless-steel cabinets, a large monitor above a countertop workstation, medical supply bottles, and curtain partitions along one wall.
Exterior of the Red Rocks Community College Health Professions and Sciences Building featuring a red metal-clad volume, glass entrance tower, white and dark brick façade elements, and landscaped walkways.
Lobby and lounge area featuring a central fireplace with a large wall clock, black lounge chairs with white cube tables on orange accent carpet, a curved reception desk with wood paneling, pendant ring light fixtures, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Simulation observation room with a large interior window overlooking a training patient room, featuring a countertop with computer monitors, a keyboard, headset equipment, and overhead fluorescent lighting.
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