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The Anne Carlsen Center, located in Jamestown, North Dakota, was founded on the principle that every individual has inherent worth and deserves the opportunity to lead an independent life. The Center strives to be a top provider of education and services for individuals and families of all ages facing challenges such as cerebral palsy, orthopedic, vision, and hearing disabilities, autism, pervasive and other behavioral disorders, and various medical conditions.
JLG Architects has collaborated with the Anne Carlsen Center to create a master plan for a pioneering facility that emphasizes education, independent medical care, and housing. This project aims to strengthen the school’s pedagogical approach while exploring innovative methods to promote independence for all children. The center will include 22 rooms for medically complex acute care patients, 12 long-term care resident rooms, collaborative learning areas, family-focused residential units, a Center for Ideation, and an interactive exhibit space dedicated to the center's history.
A 2025 MCA Design Award Winner, the custom-designed 110,000-square-foot center enhances the organization's capacity to serve its clients. Its exterior showcases architectural metal wall cladding in a colorful palette, creating a lively and inviting atmosphere for patients and their families. The building features a modern, rectilinear design, with all-metal wall panels used creatively, incorporating corrugated textures and bursts of neon-bright colors around ribboned curtainwall windows. A courtyard play area combines simple geometric shapes and isolated color blocks, reminiscent of Mexican architect Luis Barragan’s work, adding warmth during cold North Dakota winters.
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