✨ Project Spotlight: NW Urology – Portland, Oregon 🏙️

A Cohesive Vision for Modern Healthcare Design

Vanguard Specialty Products recently partnered with DESIGN+BUILD to help bring NW Urology’s upgraded Slabtown, Portland location to life — a project that beautifully demonstrates how thoughtful shading design can elevate the experience of a healthcare space.

From the initial design consultation to the final installation, every decision was guided by a shared vision: to create a calm, cohesive, and visually balanced environment that reflects the precision and professionalism of the clinic itself.

Tailored Shading Solutions for a Unified Interior

The standout feature of the project is a custom-engineered shading system designed to maintain a perfectly consistent aesthetic throughout the facility. The panoramic glazing in the reception area presented both a design opportunity and a technical challenge — ensuring light control without disrupting the architectural flow.

Our team designed a bespoke roller shade configuration that delivers:

• Precise alignment across all window banks

• Minimal light gaps for consistent brightness control

• Integrated operation to maintain a sleek, architectural look

The result is a shading solution that not only enhances comfort and privacy but also reinforces the design narrative throughout every corridor, office, and exam room.

A Seamless Experience from Front to Back

Inside NW Urology’s new Slabtown space, patients and staff are welcomed by natural light that feels intentional, not overwhelming. The cohesive shading layout ties together multiple functional areas — creating a continuous visual language from reception to treatment spaces.

This subtle, refined integration of form and function ensures the environment remains both inviting and efficient — supporting focus, wellbeing, and professional care standards.

Designed with Purpose. Delivered with Precision.

Every Vanguard project begins with understanding how people interact with space. For NW Urology, that meant designing a solution that complements architectural finishes, minimizes visual clutter, and contributes to a healing atmosphere.

By aligning design, material, and performance, Vanguard’s shading systems continue to prove that attention to detail transforms ordinary interiors into extraordinary experiences.

📍 Location: Portland, Oregon

🏗️ Partner: DESIGN+BUILD

🏥 Application: Healthcare / Commercial Interiors

🪟 Product Type: Custom Roller Shades – Aligned & Integrated Shading Systems

💡 Thoughtful Design. Tailored Solutions. Cohesive Results.