Pediatric Paradigms CREATING A SENSE OF SPACE FOR EVERYONE
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BY CHESENIA BURGOS AND EMMA LEACH
o truly design an inclusive pediatric environment, all users and their needs must be taken into consideration and addressed. Pediatric design has adapted a lot over the years. It’s no longer just primary colors and teddy bears. Through examples like SeraphMcSparren Pediatric Inpatient Center in Lancaster, PA., and UPMC Children's Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA., we’ll show you how incorporating simple yet important planning strategies in the design of a space will help support family health.
ABSTRACT PATTERNS FOUND IN PARKS BEGAN TO FORM THE IMPLIED BOUNDARIES OF THE ADJOINING SPACES WITHIN THE DESIGN OF UPMC CHILDREN'S HARRISBURG, ULTIMATELY PULLING THE DESIGN VISION TOGETHER.
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RETHINK THE TRADITIONAL Traditional pediatric design applies design to architectural elements whereas contemporary design incorporates elements within the architectural-built environment. Applied childish character motifs can sometimes seem like more of an afterthought, rather than a well-thought-out experience or focal point.
Oftentimes pediatric design tends to cater more towards the younger age groups. Childlike graphics don’t necessarily appeal to a patient who is a bit older. In a space with a wide variety of age groups, creating an inclusive environment becomes even more important. In addition to caring for a wide range of patients, an important factor to creating inclusive environments is incorporating their family members and siblings. Instead of using childish motifs, we’ve found ourselves inspired by nature which relates to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). To better relate nature and STEM with the design of interiors, designers will present abstract images of nature and STEM, alongside photos of the built environment, showcasing their similarities such as composition,
