Southern Hills Hospital is a state-of-the-art hospital located in the fast growing southwest portion of the Las Vegas Valley. The look and colors of the desert southwest architecture, designed by KGA Architects, is accented with red sandstone. A desert plant palette is also accompanied by stone sculptures to help tie the landscape to the architecture.
Stone pillars, from a local quarry, line the main entrance road in graduating heights to help promote movement along the drive. Palm tree accents are spaced rhythmically adjacent to the stone sculptures directing the motorist to the main entrance. Palo Verde, Desert Willow and Angelita Daisy flanking each side of the road provide a spectacular flower color display. The porte-cochere is accented with formal rows of Agave, Deer Grass and Palm trees.
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The landscape was designed to be viewed both from ground level as well as the upper story recovery rooms. From a top down perspective, patients and guests realize that the plants are arranged in curvilinear patterns. The interlocking patterns of Texas Ranger, Dalea and Deer Grass are punctuated with irregularly spaced Mesquite trees. There is also an outdoor patient area that utilizes shading from the building as well as strategically placed trees to create an inviting outdoor room. This area provides both patients as well as hospital staff a relaxing space and change in scenery from a typical hospital setting. The overall effect is a soft, soothing landscape that aids in the recovery process for patients.
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