Featured Artists and Inspirations
Healthcare Design Magazine Honors Top 10
Each year, Healthcare Design Magazine (HDC) honors the top 10 in healthcare design. This year marks the fourth annual HCD awards. The top 10 are individuals and organizations that made a significant mark in the healthcare design industry over the past year. “The stories behind how and why individuals ended up pursuing careers in healthcare […]
Connecting to Nature
Interior design elements reinforce a connection to nature theme in the latest building addition on Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley campus. The addition was designed by Hasenstab Architects (Akron, Ohio). The design theme reflects the surrounding area which is a beautiful park. In the photo shown here, circular cutouts in the second floor seating area funnel natural light into […]
Ground Breaking Ceremony Held for “The BIG Outside”
Cardon Children’s Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz., recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for “The BIG Outside,” an outdoor play space and healing garden for patients and families. The outdoor area, which is expected to open in December, will offer activities and features to help kids keep their minds off treatment. It also offers a place for […]
Cancer Survivors, Current Patients and Family Members Advise on Design
A patient advisory group of cancer survivors, current patients, and family members informed much of the design for the University of Wisconsin Cancer Center at ProHealth Care in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The healthcare center recently caught the attention of Healthcare Design Magazine’s 2017 Design Showcase Awards when it was given honorable mention for delivering on design in numerous […]
Animated Wayfinding Software – A Resource that Keeps Patients and Visitors from Getting Lost in Hospitals
Endless corridors that seem to lead nowhere…. Poorly marked entrances…. Multiple elevator banks and incomprehensible signs…. Sound familiar? Hospitals are realizing they have a design problem as patients and visitors struggle to navigate the maze of modern medical complexes. Confusing layouts and signage add to patients’ anxiety at a time when many are feeling ill […]
2017 Design Showcase Award of Merit: Going Places
Every year, Healthcare Design Magazine showcases the best hospital designs. This design recently caught my eye because of it’s whimsical approach to the architecture and it’s use of color and space on the inside. The information below was originally posted on healthcaredesignmagazine.com. It was written on July 31st, 2017 by Jennifer Kovacs Silvis, editor-in-chief. Enjoy! The Buerger Center […]
Healthcare Design Magazine Reveals Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
The article below highlights an Ohio Cancer Center that was remodeled. Every new part of the hospital is designed to optimize the adolescent experience. Patients can now feel more empowered about their treatment, connect socially, and have the ability to get out of the room whenever possible. The information below comes from Donna Paglia. Project and Photos by […]