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California State University Northridge Helps Students Stay Well
It is pretty common knowledge that stress and lack of sleep can make a person ill. The California State University Northridge has renovated the lower level of a two-story classroom and office building into the Oasis Wellness Center in order to help their students combat these health problems.
There was already a rec center on campus. The Oasis Wellness Center, opened in August, 2015, was designed for a more intimate experience where students can go to access such amenities as peer counseling rooms, massage therapy, and nutrition and wellness counseling. Students can even take a nap in specially designed pods located in a relaxation room, complete with low light levels, textured glass walls, and a water feature.
There are 10,000 square feet of lounging and outdoor areas, some of which include fireplaces, a Zen garden, labyrinth, and a reflection patio.
Below are some photos from the article featured in Healthcare Design Magazine. To read the article in its entirety and view all the photos, click here.
The lounge serves as the living room of the center and is designed to promote relaxation with residential seating options, daylighting, and views to the outdoors. Photo: LPA Inc./Costea Photography
A relaxation room is adjacent to the reception desk and features dim light levels, translucent glass, a cascading water feature, and nap pods for sleep therapy. Photo: LPA Inc./Costea Photography
The gathering spaces include a seating area with an outdoor fireplace. Photo: LPA Inc./Costea Photography
Source: http://www.healthcaredesignmagazine.com/article/promoting-wellness-campus
