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March 2022 / BUILDING DIALOGUE / 65 / CSU Spur / veterinarians performing health care services for dogs and cats. Because there is real-world therapy and health care oc- curring within Vida, systems, technologies, exam rooms and support spaces required for medical evaluations and procedures also were incorporated into the design. This as- pect of the project benefitted greatly from the expertise of Clark & Enersen’s dedicated science and technology team, which has completed several related projects across the country dedicated to equine and veterinary medicine and research as well as human health. This, combined with the firm’s experience working on projects across a wide range of markets, allowed the design team to strike a balance by designing Vida to be a highly interactive, public-facing fa- cility that also provides first-class care for humans and an- imals. The evolution of the building design was an incredibly rewarding process that could not have been accomplished without dedication from all the stakeholders to help pack- age a highly complex set of requirements into an outstand- ing visitor friendly atmosphere. Without the time and in- put from each occupant group, including Dumb Friends League, CSU Temple Grandin Equine Center, CSU Equine Sports Medicine, CSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, CSU Spur and numerous community members, the project would not have been able to achieve such high standards for care, education and outreach. It’s very humbling to be able to workwith such a highly talent- ed group focused on giving back to the Denver community and to see all of the rigorous planning come to life within the building. Spur Terra's lobby The design team was able to strike a balance by designing Vida to be a highly interactive, public-facing facility that also provides first-class care for humans and animals. The abundant use of glass contributes to the feeling of openness and creates a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.