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Serenity care center
An Adaptive Cancer center in Philadelphia, P.A
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Introduction
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This design thesis proposes a care center rooted in creating a serene environment by adaptively reusing an existing building to address healthcare interiors sustainability, potentially enhancing the healing process.
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An empathic and creative design approach has been applied to the care center
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The effective and uniquely responsive interior environment healing spaces such as Nature's corridor, Healing garden, Chromotherapy, Lounge space, and Boutique space are designed which will promote health and wellness as well as will help to achieve physical, psychological, and social health positively of the patients, their families, and caregivers.
Site Analysis
Existing floor layout
First floor Second Floor
Third floor Four Floor
Relationship Diagrams
Concept
Design Program
The user's experience in the space is planned according to flow chart for First Floor and Second Floor
First Floor
Layout Design - First Floor
Second Floor
Layout Design - Mezzanine Floor
Layout Design - Second Floor
Layout Design - Third Floor
Longitudinal Section with Active Systems
The strategy applied to achieve indoor thermal comfort in the building was by implying various active systems in the space
Material Board
Light Fixtures
Healing Therapy
Chromotherapy is also called Light Therapy which helps to adjust body vibrations to frequencies that result in health and harmony. Happy Lights will heighten good vibes feeling.
The colors chosen are according to:
- Patient's preference
- Mental and Physical well being of the patients
The light therapy will promote physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing
Stoneman Healing Garden
The healing garden can be helpful in lowering stress, reducing depression, and also creating a sense of fulfillment and promotes peace of mind
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