Owners/Clients
“I had the pleasure of working with Belinda from Currin Design Consulting, LLC in designing our Psychiatric Emergency Services Care Area at our acute care hospital. She prioritized safety without compromising the comfort for our patients. She engaged not only the leaders but also the front-line staff in the design process to provide invaluable insights and help create a space that meets the needs of all users and provides a therapeutic space for our patients. Belinda is very knowledgeable, and her visions and expertise created a space that supports our patients’ care and provides a high quality, safe patient care area.”
Crystal Skinner, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CHOP, HACP, CHIPP, System Director of Quality Patient Safety & Experience, Quality Department, Bozeman Health
“We recently had the opportunity to work with Currin Design Consulting, LLC on the design and construction of a new 22,000 square foot medical facility and our experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the outset, Belinda and her team demonstrated an extensive knowledge of both healthcare design, constructability and regulatory code compliance, ensuring that each element was designed to both fit our needs and meet all applicable requirements. The attention to quality and detail is what really set our experience with Currin Design Consulting, LLC apart. Each decision, from overall facility layout to the finishing touches, was considered to create an efficient, functional and aesthetically pleasing space. The facility not only meets the needs of our organization but also provides a warm, welcoming environment that enhances the overall patient experience. We would highly recommend Currin Design Consulting, LLC to anyone looking for a skilled architectural firm with high standards for quality, rooted in integrity.”
Mehgan McCrickard, Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, Johnson Health Center
“Belinda Currin with Currin Design Consulting LLC brought an impressive depth of knowledge and expertise to our pharmacy project. Her intuition and proactive approach ensured that challenges were addressed swiftly, with a focus on finding practical solutions. Throughout the process, her willingness to collaborate and friendly, approachable demeanor made the experience smooth and anxiety-free. I truly valued her dedication and professionalism, and her contribution was key to the success of our project.”
Nat Perkins, P.E., Project Manager, UVA Foundation
“Belinda Currin of Currin Design Consulting, LLC continues to support our Behavioral Healthcare Inpatient & Outpatient Programs with her extensive knowledgebase of Behavioral Health Environment of Care Design, Risk Assessment analysis, Regulatory Compliance and reality-based Risk Mitigation measures. Belinda works with our clinicians in identifying perceived and actual risk conditions while bringing to the forefront the need for empathy of the patient assessment and treatment process, their vulnerability during this time and the clinician’s charge to provide a treatment environment of comfort, relatability and reliability as a care partner. Including Currin Design Consulting, LLC as an integral part of your team regarding Behavioral Healthcare Planning, Design, Fixture selection, Risk Assessment and Mitigation is a solid step towards providing a thoughtful, Risk averse, patient recovery-oriented Environment of Care.”
Dr. Nedra Moncrief-Craig, BS, MBA, PhD, NHA, System Director – Behavioral Health, Sentara Healthcare
“I have had the honor of working with Belinda Currin of Currin Design on multiple projects, from renovating outlying medical practices to building out new spaces. Belinda takes the time to truly understand the specific needs of each practice, including specialization and workflow, all while adhering to established construction and finish standards. Her extensive knowledge of current building codes is invaluable, and she generously shares that expertise throughout the project.
Renovation projects are bound to present challenges, yet Belinda remains a positive, solution-oriented member of the team. She is flexible and adaptable, navigating unforeseen conditions with ease, while always keeping the client’s needs and requirements at the forefront of every decision related to design, construction, and application. It has been an absolute pleasure working with her, and I look forward to continuing our partnership in future projects.”
Dr. Windy S. Blades, DHSc, MPH, HCC, DNV Chop(B), Project Manager, Planning and Engineering, Riverside Health – Construction Management
Hospital / Facility Stakeholders
“It’s rare to find a firm that truly understands the needs and requirements that are essential for a successful healthcare construction project, and it’s even more uncommon to find one that does this consistently, with integrity and at a reasonable price point while integrating flexibility for increased functionality and efficiency into the design. Belinda has been a great “healthcare partner” and has worked with both the facilities and clinical teams assisting in program development, schematic design and master facility planning. Belinda has consistently delivered many phenomenal designs on aggressive timelines. She has been committed to providing innovation to projects and has extensive knowledge of healthcare facility regulatory requirements as well as providing a realistic approach to planning and design for existing facilities to accommodate changing technologies and adherence to regulatory requirements.”
Benjamin S. Blankenship, CHFM, Director, Facility Support Services, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
“I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Currin on several projects; namely: Eastern State Mental Health Facility; Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute Pharmacy Improvements; and two projects for Horizon Behavioral Health Services creating Intermediate Care Facilities in the community.
In all of these endeavors, I have been impressed with her knowledge and attitude toward meeting the client’s needs. All of these projects benefited greatly from her involvement, and I recommend (Ms. Currin) highly if your project involves mental health or development disability services.”
Joseph D. Cronin, PE, (Retired) Director, Office of Architectural and Engineering Services, Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
“In working recently with Belinda from Currin Design Consulting, LLC to reconfigure space within our current hospital, I found her to be well-versed in the components, functions and co-dependence of services, both on the support and delivery side of healthcare. Belinda has always been easy to access and quick to respond when called upon. Deadlines are met, and appointments are kept. Belinda has approached our challenges with an open mind while skillfully guiding stakeholders to an acceptable and obtainable solution. Belinda has a good mixture of knowledge, assertiveness and friendliness that gives her the savvy to negotiate what can be tense interactions. If you have a need to reconfigure or build new in healthcare, I recommend you bring Currin Design Consulting, LLC in as part of your team.”
William (Bill) Bryant, Director of Facilities Management, Westminster Canterbury – Charlottesville
Construction & Owner’s Representative Partners
“I have worked with Belinda of Currin Design Consulting, LLC as a construction partner on several healthcare projects. Working with her always goes as anticipated, very detailed in the design process, fully understands what the owners are expecting, and delivers a beautiful design with thoughtful attention to detail for finishes, mechanical, and electrical design which is incredibly beneficial from a contractor’s standpoint. Her detailed design coordination makes constructing a project very smooth for the people charged with cost estimating and building the project. Typically, her attention to detail at this level minimizes many of the added costs owners are challenged with as they tend to be left out of the construction documents. She manages every project as if she were the owner of the business, protecting all aspects of quality, schedule and budget. As a construction partner who has worked with Belinda Currin, I would highly recommend her for any project and have enjoyed working with her team.”
Cody Sedelmeyer, Project Manager, Coleman-Adams Construction, Inc.
“Currin Design Consulting, LLC remains a valued partner within MBP’s Owner’s Representative Professional Services team. Ms. Currin has led our efforts in full-discipline Quality Control Review of construction documents from an Architect’s perspective while also identifying potential issues or disconnects with project phasing, constructability, and regulatory compliance. Ms. Currin also contributes to our team by identifying possible cost savings items, both during design and construction, by conducting detailed, in-depth full-discipline reviews of site-specific specialized medical equipment (Imaging equipment, surgical systems/ booms, pharmaceutical robotics, etc.), which, if not coordinated closely during design, can be costly to correct once construction is underway. Ms. Currin brings a thoughtful, detailed, methodical approach to each project, is well-versed in medical equipment, design, and planning, and can connect with clinicians to incorporate their thoughts and needs into the project’s intent.”
Steve Pancham, Vice President/Area Manager, MBP
Contractors / Construction Managers
“In my years collaborating with Belinda Currin, I have known her to be nothing less than a consummate professional in the field of healthcare planning, design and construction. Beyond just her technical expertise and depth of knowledge, Ms. Currin brings strong project management skills and attention to detail to the process. Effective at leading multidisciplinary teams comprised of the owner’s clinical and administrative staff, as well as designers, constructors and equipment vendors, Ms.Currin is highly regarded by her peers and brings a strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork to the project delivery process.”
Kimberly M. Badenoch, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Development Manager, Gilbane Development Company
Colleagues
“CMTA has worked with Currin Design for over 7 years on various types of healthcare projects. Ranging from Behavioral Health to Inpatient & Outpatient Dialysis centers, Diagnostic Imaging facilities, Cardiac Catheterization Labs, Mother/Baby unit renovations, Medical Office Buildings, Pharmacies, and numerous other renovations within hospitals as well as outpatient care centers. Belinda and her team bring a depth of knowledge and collaborative approach to projects that helps each project is a success. Belinda is well adept at playing “quarterback” to guide the Owner, Design team, Contractor(s), and Specialty Equipment vendors through the process from day one to ensure everyone is on the same page, minimizing the unforeseen issues that could otherwise lead to schedule and/or budget challenges. She is a valuable asset to every project and strives to provide the highest level of quality day in and day out.”
Drew Roberts, P.E., WELL AP, Principal, Mechanical Engineering, CMTA
“Belinda brought her expertise to the team with systemwide assessments for behavioral health care in Sentara’s Emergency Departments. She used her knowledge of FGI and her understanding of the patient viewpoint to develop recommendations for best design practices at each facility. The result was a strategic plan and site-specific recommendations for the improvement of behavioral health care environments in the emergency departments. Belinda’s contribution to the design not only enhanced overall flow but increased staff safety while allowing for patient care in a more empathetic environment.”
Carolyn Entzminger, AIA, LEED AP, Associate Principal, Kahler Slater