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Brooklyn Hospital Center, Physicians Pavilion Receives Honorable Mention in 2021 Design Showcase
The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Physicians Pavilion received an honorable mention in the 2021 Design Showcase Awards. See what the judges had to say. Sophisticated Furnishings, Color Schemes and Lighting One jury member had this to say about the furnishings and thoughtful interior design selections: “Sophisticated furnishings and thoughtful interior design and detailing: color and lighting […]
Plymouth Pediatric Associates Features Ocean Themed Space with Fun Colors for All Ages
Plymouth Pediatric Associates PPA (Plymouth, Mass.) has opened a new 12,000-square-foot medical office building (MOB) in Plymouth. Trapani Architects assisted PPA with interior design, furniture selection, site selection, programming, design, and construction administration. About the Design PPA envisioned a calming “ocean-themed” space with fun colors for all ages which Trapani delivered. The Trapani design team used […]
Healthcare Design: Less Means Longevity
We’ve all heard the phrase “Less is more.” In this case, less isn’t just more, it means longevity too. In healthcare design, budget and patient/staff experience are usually the top considerations when beginning a project. When a design project is limited to the budget, how do designers accomplish everything necessary to ensure outstanding patient and […]
Renown Health Opens Care Traffic Control Center
Local Non-Profit Healthcare Provider, Renown Health announced the opening of the Renown Transfer and Operations Center (RTOC). Powered by Renown doctors, nurses, technicians and national technology partners, this state-of-the-art facility helps ensure seamless care for patients and providers for 27 counties across northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. See the original press release. The […]
Healthcare Design For Teens and Young Adults
Bon Secours St. Francis Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Center is a perfect depiction of healthcare design. Specifically for teens and young adults. Thoughtful design elements give adolescents separation from staff and provide community space for friendship, rest and games. Making the Decision to Design for Teens Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown in Greenville, S.C., […]
Clean Lines, Organic Forms, and Bold Colors
From common to complex health conditions, it takes a village to care for children. Until now, the outpatient services for Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif. were delivered across more than 35 clinics, a logistical challenge for families seeking care. From blood draw and imaging to orthopedics, neurology, oncology, and […]
An Introduction to the Fitwel Viral Response Module (VRM)
Fitwel Viral Response Module (VRM) is a program that was designed in 2020 as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is similar to LEED but is specific to health and wellness. It brings health to the forefront of design and helps designers make informed decisions on the built environment. For example, Fitwel-certified buildings focus […]