At Element 8 Design we believe that design is more than aesthetic execution. The design of space directly impacts health & well-being, productivity, and the bottom line. Everyone thrives in their own element.

Great design is essential

BOMA area calculationsMaster PlanningSignage & WayfindingLightingFurniture

ProgrammingSpace Planning & SchematicsDesign DevelopmentSurface Material SpecificationConstruction documentationContract Administration

SustainabilityElement 8 Design is committed to our clients and the communities they serve by designing responsibly. With a LEED accredited professional on staff, we are prepared to aid our client's decisions by identifying the most sustainably viable and appropriate options for surface materials, lighting, furniture, energy efficiency, indoor air quality and more.

Evidence-Based DesignCredible, peer-reviewed research informs our design decisions. This ensures solutions that promote quality, safety, productivity, health, accessibility, and an enhanced bottom line. The designers at Element 8 Design work hard to stay informed of current research and implement findings to create highly functional spaces.

CollaborationSuccessful realization of any built vision relies on effective interdisciplinary collaboration. The board of trustees, patients, vendors, caregivers, family members, community partners & organizations, donors, and designers are a few of the key stakeholders that form the backbone of many healthcare building projects.

FlexibilityThe rapid cycle of medical and technological innovation has long dictated the need for flexible spaces. Master planning, loose-fit design, and attention to adaptable and convertible environments allows for long-term occupation of spaces able to dynamically accommodate functional and adjustable use.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

EfficiencyUnderstanding work and patient flow is key to designing efficient healthcare environments and patient-centered care. We strive to understand the processes that dictate movement so that we can plan for effective wayfinding, durable surface materials, and unobtrusive furniture, both free-standing and architecturally integrated. We aim to provide space that optimizes the entire system of care.

WellnessOur goal at Element 8 design is to create environments that aid in the healing process and promote wellness for all users. We understand the calming effects of the natural environment, are proficient in our understanding of color theory & implementation and carefully choose materials that will not hinder indoor air quality.

Safety & AccessibilityPatient and staff safety initiatives are an important part of the design process. As many organizations move toward decreased staff & patient injuries and minimizing nosocomial infections, we are prepared to offer solutions in the built environment that support these goals. As part of the safety culture, the implementation of universal design, in conjunction with ADA guidelines, ensures user-friendly environments that minimize risk to staff members, caregivers, visitors, and patients.

Natalie Hutley, IIDA. principalNatalie's 22 years of experience working in design firms and corporate facilities brings a creative, yet practical approach to her design solutions. As principal of Element 8 Design, she enriches each project with her wealth of knowledge and attention to detail.

Ann Arrigo, IIDA, LEED AP id+c. senior designerAnn's BA in research psychology and experience in social work, paired with her BFA in interior design nurture her understanding of the importance of designing healthy, productive environments. Evidence-based design fuels her creativity while she strives to create optimal spaces for end-users.

HISTORYIn June of 2009, with 22 years of commercial design experience, Natalie Hutley founded Element 8 Design. The firm is guided by the belief that design is a collaborative process that expresses not only the client's values but also a comfortable setting for end-users. Design solutions are carefully calculated with attention paid to detail, innovation, ease of maintenance and an overall awareness of the need for future flexibility. Natalie's design team has an established reputation for fluid communication, flexibility, and reliability.

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CLINICAL SPACEAllergy Associates - 7th & Glisan,

Mt. Hood, & NW PortlandAnesthethiologists Associated Inc.Bend Memorial ClinicCenter for Medical ImagingColumbia Women’s ClinicGamma Knife Center of OregonKaiser Radiation TherapyKaiser Regional LabKaiser Salem Neighborhood

Office BuildingKaiser Sunnyside-Dr. LoungeKaiser VancouverMt. Hood Radiation Oncology ClinicNW Renal CareOrthopedic & Fracture ClinicPacific OncologyPortland Clinic - Downtown & SouthPortland Dermatology ClinicProvidence - Child & Adolescent

Mental HealthProvidence Orthopedic and

Fracture Rehabilitation ClinicSouthwest Washington CardiologySt. Joseph Professional Medical

Office BuildingSylvan Medical CenterThe Women’s Center

Vancouver ClinicVancouver Eye AssociatesVancouver NeurosurgeonsVancouver Orthopedic GroupWalla Walla General HospitalWalla Walla School of NursingWest Hills GastroenterologyWomen’s Clinic of VancouverWomen’s Healthcare Associates

MEDICAL & PROFESSIONALOFFICE BUILDINGSGood Shepherd Health Systems-

Medical Office BuildingLegacy Professional Office BuildingPeaceHealth-Lakefront MOB &

Administrative OfficesProvidence Milwaukie–CafeteriaProvidence Milwaukie-MOBProvidence St. Vincent Medical Center-

Medical Office Bldg V Valley Medical Office Building

EXTENDED CARE FACILITIESEncore Senior LivingMt. St. Joseph Eldercare FacilityProvidence Child Center

HOSPITALSAdventist Medical CenterGood Shepherd Health SystemsHoly Rosary Medical CenterKaiser Sunnyside Medical CenterKaiser Interstate Medical CenterCalifornia First HospitalPeaceHealth-BellinghamProvidence Medford Medical CenterProvidence Portland Medical CenterProvidence Seaside Medical CenterProvidence Milwaukie ChapelRogue Valley Medical CenterSantiam Memorial HospitalSouthwest Washington Medical CenterSt. John Medical CenterProvidence Newberg Medical Center

TENANT IMPROVEMENTArbor HomesHarrison SquareLiberty NorthwestParkside CenterSage SoftwareWestern States Chiropractic College

PROJECTS

Center for Medical ImagingAloha, OR

Kaiser Radiation TherapyPortland, OR

Kaiser Salem Neighborhood Office BuildingSalem, OR

Pacific OncologyBeaverton, OR

Providence Portland ChapelBeaverton, OR

Gerry Frank Center for Children's CareProvidence St. Vincent Hospital: Portland, OR

Providence Milwaukie Emergency DepartmentMilwaukie, OR

Providence Milwaukie Donor WallMilwaukie, OR

Rogue Valley Medical CenterMedford, OR

Providence Medical GroupOrenco Station: Hillsboro, OR

Arbor Custom HomesPortland, OR

HMH Harrison Square: Portland, OR

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Campus Dr's Lounge: Clackamas, OR

REFERENCESSantiam Memorial HospitalContact Maggie Hudson

(503-505-9454)Location Stayton, ORScope Master planning, finish selection & specification, construction documentation,

specification & coordination of furniture, contract administration for interiors items

Kaiser PermanenteContact Matt Justiniano

(503-813-4122)Location Portland, ORScope Within parameters of national facilities standards: master planning, finish selection

& specification, construction documentation, specification & coordination of furniture, contract administration for interiors items

Walla Walla General HospitalContact Monty Knittel

(509-525-0480)Location Walla Walla, WAScope Master planning, finish selection & specification, construction documentation,

specification & coordination of furniture, contract administration for interiors items

Center for Medical ImagingContact Dr. Greg Beagle

(503-216-8400)Location Aloha, ORScope Finish selection & specification, construction documentation, specification &

coordination of furniture, contract administration for interiors items