# Modish Medical Centers The Hague Surgery Building Contemporizes the Classic Hospital By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-12-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hague-surgery-building References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/12/03/gp-practice-by-vasd-architects/) & [vasd.nl](http://www.vasd.nl/) While it’s up for debate whether patients feel more reassured in the waiting room of an [aesthetically pleasing hospital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midland-metropolitan-university-hospital), the Hague surgery building in the Netherlands is definitely making a case for [modern medical interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer). The new design of the Hague surgery building was completed by Dutch architects Vasd. Simple and sophisticated with a transparent reception desk and [boldly colored decor accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-clinic) (namely bright red), the new Hague Surgery building, according to Dezeen, exudes “serenity and space.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modern Medical Interiors:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating aesthetically pleasing and calming medical environments. - **Transparent Reception Desks:** Potential for disruptive innovation in designing transparent and welcoming reception areas in medical centers. - **Bold Decor Accents:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in using bold color choices to enhance the ambiance of medical spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in reimagining medical center design through architectural and interior design solutions. - **Healthcare Facilities:** Potential for disruptive innovation in transforming medical centers into more welcoming and patient-friendly environments. - **Hospitality Industry:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in incorporating hospitality industry practices and aesthetics into medical center design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Warm Medical Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakv-clinic.md) - [Spa-Like Dental Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-dental-clinic.md) - [Gallery-Style Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copenhagen-eye-institute.md) - [Futuristic Hospital Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jawaher-boston-medical-district.md) - [Tranquil Clinic Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palo-verde-aesthetic.md) - [Acrylic Glass Cubic Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t72-dental-clinic.md) - [Therapeutic Architecture Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute.md) - [Garden-Centric Health Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carcavelos-health-complex.md) - [Tranquil Psychiatric Clinic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempere-psychiatric-clinic.md)