The HealthFirst Bluegrass clinic, located in Lexington’s historic East End, serves the community by offering comprehensive medical care, including primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, dentistry, and pharmacy services. Designed with both functionality and comfort in mind, the clinic prioritizes accessibility and patient well-being. Its layout allows for natural light to flood key areas, creating a welcoming environment that promotes healing and reduces stress for both patients and staff. The clinic also blends seamlessly into The MET mixed-use building (another STW project), providing essential services in a convenient, walkable location.

STW engineered complete replacement of the HVAC equipment serving the OR suite at the facility. The renovated HVAC allows for the entire suite to be serviced from one central unit, providing uniform cooling and heating across the suite. The facility was also fitted with new variable-air-volume (VAV) boxes serving OR rooms and support spaces, allowing for each space to achieve accurate airflow per ASHRAE Standard 170-2017.

The mechanical design included the addition of two new hot water VAV boxes to accomidate the addition of two new classrooms. New multipurpose rooms and classrooms required existing VAV boxes to be relocated. New air devices and ductwork were designed for the media center. The electrical design included a full renovation of the reception area, various classroom, and media center. LED light fixture package and a networked, programmable digital lighting control system complete with occupancy sensing, dimming devices were provided to maximize energy savings.