A Holistic Equine Education Center
Chi Institute Equine Facility

Our design of the Chi Institute Equine Teaching Facility sets a new standard for equine veterinary education and acupuncture services.

The master plan study for the Chi Institute explored future expansion opportunities. These include a small animal clinic, and dormitory. The result is a thoughtfully designed campus that promotes a holistic approach to equine care and education.

A covered outdoor teaching space is bordered by horse stalls, storage rooms, restrooms, and offices. Adjoining the teaching area is the 20,000-square-foot Equine Education Center with a horse arena and overnight stables. The stable facility features 12 horse stables, an entryway lobby, and additional restrooms and storage rooms.

The pre-engineered metal horse arena includes bleacher seating and open areas for various horse exercises and therapies. The entire facility is designed to enhance the learning experience, while offering the best possible care for the horses.

The Chi Institute Equine Facility is now operated by the University of Florida. It offers advanced acupuncture services for large animals, treating a range of musculoskeletal, respiratory, and neurological conditions. This collaboration between Walker Architects and the Chi Institute has resulted in a world-class equine education and treatment center, pushing the boundaries of traditional equine medicine.

Our design of the Chi Institute Equine Teaching Facility sets a new standard for equine veterinary education and acupuncture services.

The master plan study for the Chi Institute explored future expansion opportunities. These include a small animal clinic, and dormitory. The result is a thoughtfully designed campus that promotes a holistic approach to equine care and education.

A covered outdoor teaching space is bordered by horse stalls, storage rooms, restrooms, and offices. Adjoining the teaching area is the 20,000-square-foot Equine Education Center with a horse arena and overnight stables. The stable facility features 12 horse stables, an entryway lobby, and additional restrooms and storage rooms.

The pre-engineered metal horse arena includes bleacher seating and open areas for various horse exercises and therapies. The entire facility is designed to enhance the learning experience, while offering the best possible care for the horses.

The Chi Institute Equine Facility is now operated by the University of Florida. It offers advanced acupuncture services for large animals, treating a range of musculoskeletal, respiratory, and neurological conditions. This collaboration between Walker Architects and the Chi Institute has resulted in a world-class equine education and treatment center, pushing the boundaries of traditional equine medicine.

Project Owner

Chi University

Location

Reddick, FL

Completion Date

August 2018

Project Size

8,230 SF

Cost

$3.5M

Builder

Oelrich Construction

Partners

MEPF: Mitchell Gulledge Engineering
Structural: GSE Engineering & Consulting

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St Augustine Government House RehabilitationFirst LEED Certified Historic Building in Florida

Shands Facilities Administration BuildingOpen Plan Design Promotes Collaboration

UF J. Wayne Reitz Student Union ExpansionEmphasizing a Sense of Place for Gators

UF Student Healthcare CenterA Building That Says "We Care"

UF Health Shands Inpatient Dialysis SuiteHow Can a Hospital Dialysis Unit Support Staff and Patient Well-being?

UF Condron Family Ballpark Outfield Restrooms & ConcessionsRounding Out the 360-Degree Gator Baseball Fan Experience

UF Early Childhood Collaboratory at Baby GatorLeading UF’s Youngest Scholars Towards a Love of Learning

UF Condron Family BallparkA New 360-Degree Gator Baseball Fan Experience

Radiant Credit Union Operations BuildingRadiant Credit Union Operations Building

IT PRO.tv Adaptive ReuseA Launchpad for Online Learning

Exactech Parking GarageWelcome to Exactech

Clinical Techniques & Skills Assessment LabDelivering a Premier Clinical Simulation Lab

Chi Institute ExpansionModern Facility for Ancient Healing Arts

Career Connections CenterThe Bridge from College to Professional Life

Santa Fe College Building Construction InstituteSpaces for Construction Trade Education

Oak Hall Lower School Enrichment CenterAgile Classrooms Empower Young Scholars

Johnson & Johnson Tampa Footprint OptimizationCreating A World-Class Welcome

Hitchcock Field and Fork Food PantryAddressing Food Insecurity on UF's Campus

Facade Renovations for Trimark PropertiesA Distinctive Facade Within the Innovation District

Basic Science Building Lab Renovation, Phase 2Designing an agile lab environment for UF Basic Science.

UF Norman Hall RehabilitationCollege of Education Revisioning

UF Honors VillageNew Undergraduate Residential Complex with Honors College

Indoor Tennis Practice FacilityNow Any Weather is Tennis Weather

Phi Mu Sorority HouseReorganized Spaces Provide Maximum Benefit

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Office at GTECA Fresh New Look to Reinvigorate the GTEC Building

UF College of Veterinary Medicine AdditionStandalone addition to the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida.

Lake City Fire Station No. 2Lake City Fire Station No. 2

Agriscience Building at Camp John HopeRevitalizing Agriscience Education

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Williston City HallWilliston City Hall

City of Williston Downtown Streetscape and ArcadeCity of Williston Downtown Streetscape and Arcade

Alachua County Tax Collector Northwest BranchTax Collector New Northwest Branch

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