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SiG MT 28 Subtle design features such as the carpet paern and lobby river tables represent the Missouri River and the city's connection to it. Two canoe chandeliers draw your gaze upward. "ey are a nod to Lewis and Clark," says Clion. "Originally, I didn't think it would work so I sat down and cut out a scale model of the space and I put the canoes in there to scale just to see if it would feel normal. We ordered the kit, and along with the help of friends, made the canoes that now hang in the space." Also evident is the industrial appearance of the clearstory. is was tacitly done to honor local history tied to the smelter and mining. roughout the build, and over the years, the goal of Northern Montana Oral Surgery remains unchanged: "Our goal is to meet the surgical needs of our patients as it relates to their mouth and face. We address oral pain and rehabilitate lost function as quickly and efficiently as possible," says Clion. "We aim for a personalized and private experience for every patient and family." Heather Bode is an award winning children's magazine writer. She's a non-fiction junkie who loves to tell the stories of people she meets and interviews. Heather lives in Helena with her husband and five children. S MT DECADENT DESIGN RMK Design Associates Nicole Kenefic and Tess Salmon specialize in healthcare environment design. Their expertise is evident throughout the space. "As is typical with a healthcare facility, we always design and specify building materials with infection control in mind," says Stuff.

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