The layout of the 2,250 s.f. retail pharmacy reflects the shared vision of the pharmacy owner and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center that it function as an outpatient pharmacy within a medical office building/clinic. The public space within the pharmacy contains the drop-off/ pick-up counter with a prominent lowered area that is wheelchair accessible. There is also a pleasant waiting area with comfortable seating, approximately 25 linear feet of bookcase shelving for display of items, and a private area that can be used for consultation or for various items that need fitting. The remaining two-thirds of the space is devoted to the processing of prescriptions.

The design goal of the Pharmacy was to fit seamlessly into the Atrium Lobby of the existing building. The materials and finishes of the pharmacy waiting space are in keeping with those of the connecting public spaces. A mural stenciled on beech veneer, behind built-in banquette seating, depicts chemical formulas of common medicinal drugs. The work space behind the counter maximizes the comfort and efficiency of a staff that fills several hundred prescriptions each day.

This project was completed in 1997 by Scott Butler, Project Architect while with Rothman Partners, Inc.

commercial / retail