Completed in 2013, the Kaweah Delta Medical Center in Visalia, California expanded its geographical area of treatment with the addition of a Helipad platform. Additionally, Darden Architects’ design allowed for two levels of shaded medical center parking below the landing platform. The project budget of $2.7 Million was raised largely through a medical center capital campaign, Federal appropriation, and a generous contribution from First Five of Tulare County. With a projected 375 Sky-life helicopter landings in the first year of operation, the Helipad project holds a place of particular pride for Darden Architects’ staff, given the positive affect the facility should have upon residents in need of emergency care transportation throughout the south San Joaquin Valley.