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Children's hospital

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The newly-designed Connecticut Children's Medical Center looks like a child's toy box on the outside while its interiors are a jumble of bright colors. Seeking to deviate from the traditional design of hospitals, The Hillier Group, in partnership with Karlsberger Companies, utilized the sciences of light and space to guide people through the public spaces. The design team also used the concepts of 'prospect' and 'refuge,' which state that pleasurable settings include both a place to see and a place of concealment.

Management, Medical centers, Connecticut, Remodeling and renovation, Design services, Hillier Group Inc., Karlsberger Cos.

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Lowell pediatric unit

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Interior design firm TRO/The Ritchie Organization used bright colors and different colors and patterns to add life and reduce the austerity of Lowell General Hospital's pediatric unit. Vinyl tiles and wallpaper featuring prints of animals, flowers and toys were used to catch the attention and win the confidence of children. The facility has a play areas and several shelves for toys to provide a homely and playful atmosphere for its patients.

Lowell, Massachusetts

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Children's hospital

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The design of the West Patient Tower of the Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center in Memphis, TN, incorporated 15 interactive play spaces to divert the attention of recovering patients and their parents. The mixture of colored lights in the different parts of the hospital provide it with a distinct feature attracting children and adults alike. The project involved the works of J. Wise Smith Assoc., HKS Architects, Craig Roeder, and Judy Hall.

Hospitals, Appreciation, Architectural and decorative lighting, Decorative lighting, Children's hospitals

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