Ohana Montage Health Facility

Inspired by the meaning of ‘Ohana’ in Hawaiian culture, the design concept replicates the bond between family as well as the cooperation and remembrance of one another, bringing a space of natural warmth, healing, and safety.

This three-story mass timber and steel hybrid health facility comes with residential care areas, offices, and therapy support spaces. Mass timber is used for the primary framing, establishing a balance between structural function and beauty. Exposed interior timber finishing emulates the oak trees surrounding the facility on this 10-acre site while simultaneously, expansive glazing extends people’s connections with the outdoors. Additionally, the optimization of multi-sensory integration and treatment of weather and seasonal changes helps with minimizing the building’s carbon footprint.

This new facility is a commitment to its Monterey community – bringing together a safe environment to address adolescent behaviour and mental health issues through the principles set forth by the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.

Photo Credits: NBBJ and Ty Cole