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DESIGN SHOWCASE
SKILLED NURSING
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Care Center Flandreau, S.D.
Submitted by: DSGW Architecture Duluth, Minn.
PROJECT CATEGORY:
New construction
The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Care Center
isn't just a place for recovery and healing; it's a
cultural sanctuary. The exterior design echoes
the Tribe's rich heritage, from the sacred catlinite
stone facade to the canopy resembling red-tailed
hawk feathers.
The Veterans of Flandreau are a vital part of
the community, and design of the memorial plaza
was led by Ron Melchert, a Native American
landscape architect, who was part of DSGW's
integrated team.
Inside, the atmosphere is warm and familiar.
Wood tones, stonework, and circular elements
evoke a sense of comfort. At the heart of the
facility, a teepee-inspired ceremonial space offers
a haven for gatherings and quiet refl ection.
Natural light streams in, blending the tranquility
and interconnectedness of all living things.
The common spaces create a home-like feel
and foster interactions. Each household has a
circular central kitchen for staff and residents to
cook and serve meals. An interactive household
kitchen facilitates resident involvement and gives
a sense of community, belonging, and peace. This
small group environment encourages relationship
building and improves eating behaviors.
The campus is an integrated whole where
interior and exterior spaces fl ow into each other.
The landscaping incorporates traditional plants,
many of which are medicinal, while walking paths
promote engagement with nature. Outdoor gathering
spaces with natural materials, colors, and
forms connect residents to familiar elements of
their home and land.
This building isn't just a care center; it's a
celebration of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe,
honoring their past while enriching their future.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR:
Ron Ross, president of
Native American Health
Management
FIRM:
DSGW Architecture,
dsgw.com
DESIGN TEAM:
DSGW Architecture
(architecture and interior
design); EDI-Dolejs
Inc. (mechanical and
electrical engineering);
Northern Engineering
and Consulting (civil
engineering); Northland
Consulting Engineers
(structural engineering);
Ronald Melchert (landscape
architect); RL Mather
(kitchen design)
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Danger Bird Productions
NUMBER/TYPE OF HOUSING
UNITS:
28 private resident rooms,
14 memory care unit
private resident rooms
TOTAL BUILDING AREA
(SQ. FT.):
48,458
CONSTRUCTION COST/
SQ. FT.:
$405
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST
(EXCLUDING LAND):
$19.6 million
COMPLETED:
October 2022
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