UK-based design firm Projects Office has created a comfortable and functional interior for the mental health unit at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh.
The facility was designed to feel inviting, warm and non-institutional. The design team collaborated with art consultancy firm Ginkgo Projects to create a distinct space that "is neither hospital nor home" - the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service has its own identity.
The design team interviewed staff members, patients, and their families to understand how their design can contribute to a positive patient experience. The space is painted with bright yet non-abrasive colors that lend a warm and safe feel. At the same time, the patient rooms are designed so that the occupants can personalize their space.
Patient-Designed Mental Health Centers
Edinburgh's new CAMHS facility feels non-institutional
Trend Themes
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Patient-centered Mental Health Spaces — There is an opportunity to redesign mental health spaces to be comfortable, functional, and personal for patients.
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Collaboration Between Design and Healthcare — There is an opportunity for healthcare and design professionals to collaborate in creating distinct spaces that contribute to a positive patient experience.
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Integration of Art in Healthcare Design — There is an opportunity to integrate art in the design of healthcare spaces in order to create warm and inviting environments that are distinct from traditional institutional spaces.
Industry Implications
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Mental Healthcare Services — Mental healthcare services can incorporate patient-centered design and collaborate with design professionals to create inviting spaces for patients.
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Architecture and Design — Architects and designers can specialize in creating healthcare spaces that prioritize patient-centered design and integrate art into their projects.
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Art Consultancy Firms — Art consultancy firms have the opportunity to collaborate with healthcare providers and design professionals to integrate art into healthcare spaces and contribute to positive patient experiences.