Update From The Field: Mark Twain Construction Progress
Mark Twain Behavioral Health – Kirksville, Missouri
Yaeger Architecture is providing architectural and interior design services for the addition to Mark Twain Behavioral Health’s building in Kirksville. Mark Twain’s existing facility consists of two residential-style buildings with a central connector. The hipped-roof single-story structures are clad in brick and vinyl siding with asphalt shingles.
The new addition is 17,250 SF with two stories and a covered drop-off area. Façade updates to the existing structures will allow the existing and new phases to blend together. The new addition will connect to the existing buildings, and some services will remain in the existing space. The new addition will house the main lobby, therapist offices, clinic rooms, and group spaces on the first level. The second level will be for administrative offices, training rooms, and an employee break room; a satellite coffee bar will be located on the first level. The addition will be of commercial construction, including steel framing, steel deck, concrete floors, and interior finishes consistent in quality to first-class medical office space.
Construction Update
The structural steel framing is complete and the second floor decking has been installed. Crews are ready to pour the second floor slab and will begin on the roof soon. In addition, exterior stud installation has begun on the one-story portion of the building and exterior sheathing and metal studs are currently being delivered to the project site. We are so excited about this great project.
About Mark Twain Behavioral Health
Mark Twain Behavioral Health (MTBH) is a private not-for-profit clinic serving the community of Northeast Missouri since 1975. MTBH is governed by a volunteer board of directors living throughout a nine-county area. The area includes the counties of Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Marion, Schuyler, Scotland, and Shelby.
Mark Twain Behavioral Health is committed to caring for the individuals and families served. Their goal is to improve their overall health by providing a wrap-around treatment philosophy. This approach allows MTBH to utilize a unique set of services and natural supports for the purpose of achieving positive health outcomes.
For more information and understanding of Mental Health Conditions, please visit the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
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