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1. Acrylic Resin Panels Chroma by 3Form
In healing environments, we balance patient privacy with
a welcoming interior in various ways. One way is to separate
semiprivate spaces with translucent acrylic resin panels. These
3Form panels create a sense of division while allowing light and
shadows to filter through. The product is versatile, and can be
used in numerous applications. 3Form offers a wide variety of
colors, patterns and textures that enhance any space.
2. Art Nature Photography by Henry Domke
Evidence has linked views of nature and positive distrac-
tions, like art, to faster healing times, less pain medication and
helping to ease the stress of patients and visitors. Henry Domke
provides nature photography that is full of life and color. We
have incorporated nature photography, while using wall “mu-
rals” by MDC Wallcovering Studio, in our design to emulate a
view of nature when a direct view may hinder patient privacy.
By bringing vibrant nature photography into our design, we add
the welcoming element back in to private spaces.
3. Sink Mineral Composite Module 01 by HT Group
Cleanliness is essential to providing top care within a
health care space. Sinks are positioned at the entrances
into units, throughout the unit and in patient rooms for care
providers, families, and patients to have every opportuni-
ty to wash their hands. The Mineral Composite Module 01
Sink has a raised front edge that protects against water
splashes while still bringing a high design element into even
the most sterile clinical spaces. Ease of cleaning is an im-
portant factor for health care spaces. With the sink being
made of stainless steel with a special mineral composite
washbasin, it is incredibly easy to clean and maintain. It is
the little design elements, such as hand-washing sinks, that
bring the design full circle within a health care space.
4. Furniture Trace Patient Chair by Wieland
Furniture is one of the most important considerations
when planning health care spaces. An uncomfortable or
poorly designed piece of furniture will be remembered for
a long time. The Trace Patient Chair by Wieland is not only
pleasing to the eye, it can accommodate up to 750-pound
weight capacity. It is a durable chair that is lightweight in
design. The wood profile adds warmth to the metal frame
while maintaining a contemporary design aesthetic and a
practical solution for a patient space.
5. Flooring Floorazzo by Mats Inc.
Foot traffic in a healthcare environment happens 24/7.
Taking that into consideration, the flooring used must be
not only cleanable, but durable as well. Since health care
spaces are in use with little downtime, renovations must
happen quickly and without disturbance. Floorazzo by
Mats Inc. has a Terrazzo Tile product that can be installed
in a fraction of the time that traditional terrazzo installs. The
tile has significantly less odor, which helps with those quick
renovations. The product can come in sizes of 2x2 and 2x4
configurations, with the ability to use a water jet cutting pro-
cess for intricate patterns.
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Sarah Crothers,
NCIDQ, EDAC
Associate, Gallun
Snow Associates
Designer Approved
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