Author: Marie Wikoff
The Rewarding World of Healthcare Design
I often get asked why I specialize in healthcare design. The truth is that I love it! It’s a niche of interior design that has a definite and positive outcome on the health and outlook of others. Healthcare design matters. Sure, it’s a complex market to be in and there are a lot of stakeholders […]
Local Ronald McDonald House Renovation
Wikoff Design Studio (WDS) is donating time and services to help the local Ronald McDonald House redesign all 12 bedrooms. The renovations will include new plumbing, flooring, electrical, and furniture for all 12 bedrooms. Construction is set to begin in 2020, and the project will be completed in sections to ensure the House remains open […]
Featured Renovation: Suburban Office Building Turned Into Modern Cancer Care Center
An abandoned urban office building was fully transformed into a state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility giving full access to care to the residents of Middletown, New Jersey.
Designing Modern Operating Rooms for Stress Relief, Cost Effectiveness and Green Energy
Operating Rooms are one of the most important aspects of a hospital. They are places where lives are saved, complicated surgeries are done, and where medical staff spend hours on their feet. ORs are profit centers for hospitals, but also use a great deal of resources. All of this means healthcare designers need to pay […]
Staff Well-Being
Staff well-being is at the forefront of healthcare design and with good reason. Healthcare organizations face a staffing crisis that’s predicted to get worse by 2030. Additionally, there’s the ongoing issue of burnout and job satisfaction at play. Taking care of the staff is now more important than ever before. The short-term and long-term outcome […]
Win-Win: Incorporating Lean Design Can Slash Operating Costs and Improve Patient Safety, Family and Staff Satisfaction
Going the extra mile to incorporate the principles of Lean design into the construction process is a win-win. The outcome is slashed operating costs and improved outcomes for patients, their family, and staff. In 2012 Seattle Children’s Hospital prepared for a new, multimillion-dollar patient care building by incorporating the lean process. The outcome? Slashed operation […]
Biophilic Design Example – The Phillips Family Cancer Center
Biophilia is the urge or desire to affiliate with life. The desire to connect with nature is innate and doing so can assist in healing and mental wellness. However, the majority of people today spend 90% of their time indoors. Biophilic design helps by bringing the healing elements of nature indoors. The Phillips Family Cancer […]