CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL: Project Development

Synthesize!! Concept exploration!

CONCEPT
The concept to be developed for Central Regional Hospital is based upon the idea of a "horizonal perspective". The overall interior will possess color, lighting, patterns, and objects of horizon scenes. The purpose is to create not only a relaxing and enriching environment, but to also provide the idea that the clients have a bright and vast life possibilities ahead of them.

Inspiration Images

sources:

http://www.northernimages.com/Nature/Horizons-1/4158830_Dnb5P/2/352817624_Z7Vtd#352817624_Z7Vtd

http://photography-posters-uk.blogspot.com/2010_06_01_archive.html

http://www.vsatx.org/gallery/charlotteVanRoss/sailboats.html

http://www.columbineart.com/images/Kahhak_sailboats.jpg

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/central/Home/DrinkingWater/Permitting/default.htm

Characteristics/object associates with horizons:

1. Sailboats
2. rocks
3. rainbows
4. lighthouses
5. waves
6. sun
7. sky
8. clouds
9. sand
10. wind
11. serenity
12. clamness
13. ocean breeze
14. peaceful
15. warmth

Possibilities for the interior:

Materials/Furniture: glass, solid high density foam & sand filled seating, sand filled tables, paint, high impact drywall, decorative vinyl baseboard

Textures: vinyl textured upholstery, knockdown treatment on walls

Lighting: cove, wallwashers, decorative recessed can, horizontal built-in sconces, larger window in client rooms for daylight

Voids: General areas ill have open pathways, cove lighting and very a line of sight is important for patient monitoring. Patient rooms convert to larger windows, a desk with kneespace, and open storage.

Solids: heavy and light furnishings in patient common areas and bedrooms, secured beds, lower ceiling heights, partition in activity room to create 2 separate visible areas

Circulation Diagram of section E

Perspective:

nurse station