The Usona Institute has created a groundbreaking home for psychedelic research and therapy. This innovative medical research organization explores the healing potential of psilocybin and similar consciousness-altering compounds. Their new 100,000-square-foot complex seamlessly combines research, treatment, and educational spaces.

Our team joined the project early, offering crucial design insights before construction began. The facility’s architecture prioritizes the human experience, with carefully engineered spaces that regulate acoustics and illumination. Patients can access specialized treatment areas, including distinctive therapy pods bathed in natural light, spaces for hydrotherapy, and serene rooms for post-session processing.

Natural elements define both the interior and exterior design. Inside, visitors find themselves surrounded by engineered wood beams, timber panels, and expertly crafted woodwork. The building’s outer shell showcases mature cedar cladding, stone and limestone details, traditional clay-slate roofing, and copper drainage features. During construction, we took special care to protect significant trees, and those that needed removal found new life as custom furniture pieces in the building’s welcoming atrium.

The facility sets new standards for environmental responsibility. It employs advanced climate control through geothermal systems and heat recovery technology, while also featuring charging stations for electric vehicles, high-performance windows, water-permeable paving, and a living roof garden.

To accommodate visitors from across the globe, the campus includes three residential buildings totaling 7,300 square feet. These homes, ranging from two to five bedrooms, mirror the main facility’s architectural style and provide comfortable overnight accommodations for guests undergoing treatment or participating in research programs.