# Zig Zag Hospital Designs The Copenhagen Healthcare Centre Features Angular Accents By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copenhagen-healthcare-centre References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/copenhagen-healthcare-centre) & [nordarchitects.dk](http://www.nordarchitects.dk/) Designed by [Nord Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory-care-center), the [Copenhagen Healthcare Centre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copenhagen-eye-institute) is made to resemble a residential structure rather than a public one. Aiming to create a homey atmosphere different to most healthcare facilities, the Danish design studio created this intriguing [cancer treatment center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maggies-centre-1). While patients get medical treatment from a nearby hospital, this center is a getaway providing individuals with information, support, and fun activities. From meetings to cooking classes, the communal Copenhagen Healthcare Centre consists of small houses joined together by a continuous roof. Providing a friendly and comforting environment for those suffering from great illness, this dynamically geometric structure gives patients piece of mind while raising awareness for a deadly disease affecting many around the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Residential Healthcare Centers:** Designing healthcare facilities to resemble residential structures to create a more comfortable and homey atmosphere for patients. - **Communal Healthcare Centers:** Building healthcare centers that provide community-based support services for patients in addition to medical treatments. - **Dynamically Geometric Healthcare Centers:** Incorporating angular or unusual geometric designs in healthcare centers to create a unique and calming ambiance for patients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare Industry:** Opportunities for healthcare providers to differentiate themselves from competitors by designing facilities with a focus on patient comfort and wellness beyond medical treatment. - **Architecture and Design Industry:** Opportunities for design firms to innovate healthcare facility design by incorporating unique structures and layouts to promote a more positive patient experience. - **Hospitality Industry:** Opportunities for hospitality providers to enter the healthcare market by offering non-medical services and amenities within communal healthcare centers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Garden-Centric Health Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carcavelos-health-complex.md) - [Gallery-Style Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copenhagen-eye-institute.md) - [Village-Like Tranquil Hospice Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sankt-lukas-hospice-and-lukashuset.md) - [Dementia Assistive Care Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory-care-center.md) - [Tranquil Psychiatric Clinic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempere-psychiatric-clinic.md) - [Therapeutic Architecture Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute.md) - [Dementia-Catering Village Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/village-in-dax.md) - [Warm Medical Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakv-clinic.md) - [Futuristic Hospital Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jawaher-boston-medical-district.md)