Happy New Year!

Posted by on Dec 31, 2015 in About Marie Wikoff

As we stand on the threshold of the New Year, with cheer, hope, joy and gratitude, we wish you happiness, health and success. Thank you for all the support you have given to us. Happy New Year! Wikoff Design Studio

The Jimmy Fund Clinic at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Posted by on Dec 29, 2015 in Featured Artists and Inspirations
The Jimmy Fund Clinic at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

The Jimmy Fund Clinic at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute recently underwent a renovation of their center which is recognized around the world for their research and treatment of pediatric cancers. The 19,000 square foot renovation brought open spaces and natural light throughout.  The infusion stations are organized under a canopy of colorful rings that shelter […]

2015 IIDA Healthcare Interior Design Competition

2015 IIDA Healthcare Interior Design Competition

Recently, the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) awarded the winners for the 2015 Healthcare Interior Design Competition. On the IIDA website, they have photos of all of the submissions.  Healthcare Design Magazine featured an article on the winners and what they all have in common, such as community outreach, accessing nature and wayfinding solutions.  Below […]

Interview with Natalie Miovski Hagerty

Posted by on Dec 17, 2015 in Featured Artists and Inspirations
Interview with Natalie Miovski Hagerty

As another installment in the Master Class series from Healthcare Design Magazine, the following is an interview with Natalie Miovski Hagerty.  She is Director of Facilities Planning of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP; Philadelphia).  She was awarded the HCD10: Rising Star in 2013.  To read more about the “Master Class” series on the Healthcare Design […]

Choosing Colors in Healthcare Design

Posted by on Dec 15, 2015 in Behind the Design
Choosing Colors in Healthcare Design

In the past, we have discussed the different meanings and importance of colors in healthcare design.  Previously, Healthcare Design Magazine did an interview with Jackie Jordan, Director of Color Marketing for Sherwin-Williams, and got her take on how to determine which colors are best suited for each individual space in a healthcare facility.  That interview […]

Interview with Lyn Geboy

Posted by on Dec 10, 2015 in Featured Artists and Inspirations
Interview with Lyn Geboy

Lyn Geboy is a Principal in Cygnet Innovations Group out of Milwaukee, a consulting and concept development firm that designs place and program innovations for older adults and persons with dementia and disabilities.  She was awarded the 20 Making a Difference in 2007 by Healthcare Design Magazine.  She Wrote Person-Centered Care in Practice: Tools for […]

Hardin Memorial Hospital North Tower Expansion

Hardin Memorial Hospital North Tower Expansion

Hardin Memorial Hospital (HMH) in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, is a county-owned hospital which has recently expanded in order to increase the number of private rooms as well as provide modern, patient-centered accommodations.  Previous to their expansion, their newest renovation was 30 years ago.  When the expansion was completed in March, 2015, 56 new private beds had […]