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Serene Dentist Office Interiors

Kohki Hiranuma Architect & Associates' Timber Dentistry is Calming

— September 3, 2014 — Art & Design
Timber Dentistry by Kohki Hiranuma Architect & Associates is a dental office that is designed with client comfort in mind. While the typical dentist's office can often make one cringe, Timber Dentistry aims to enhance patients' experiences with its calming and organic design.

The office is located in Minoh, a residential suburb of Osaka, Japan. Kohki Hiranuma Architect & Associates' design for the practice aims to break barriers with its serene concept. The space transforms the negative thoughts that often loom over any dental appointment and instead invites patients to a calming waiting area that is both spacious and relaxing.

The office's warm timber tones and vast window views connect its interior with the beauty of its surrounding natural landscape and street.
Trend Themes
1. Calming Medical Interiors - There is a growing trend in designing medical spaces with calming and organic elements to reduce patient stress and enhance experiences.
2. Natural Material Design - The use of natural building materials like timber in medical design is becoming more popular as it connects interiors with the outside world and promotes wellness.
3. Patient-centered Design - Designing medical spaces with the aim of enhancing patient experiences is becoming a priority in the healthcare industry, with patient preferences driving design decisions.
Industry Implications
1. Dental Industry - By incorporating calming and organic elements into the design of dental offices like Timber Dentistry, dentists can effectively reduce patient anxiety and improve overall satisfaction.
2. Healthcare Industry - The healthcare industry can benefit from incorporating natural materials and calming design elements in medical spaces to improve patient outcomes and reduce stress for both patients and staff.
3. Architecture and Design Industry - There is a market opportunity for architects and designers to specialize in creating calming and organic medical spaces that enhance patient experiences and promote wellness.
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