“For this assignment, we were asked to design a small community pediatric clinic. Our main goal was to create a relaxed, child appropriate atmosphere and minimize the typical anxiety that most people feel when entering a doctor's office.

This project served as an introduction to designing a healthcare setting. Considerations for accessibility and cleanliness were crucial. We focused heavily on programming for individual rooms and specifying furniture and materials used throughout the design.

You will observe three main drivers throughout my design. The first being an On-stage/Off-stage layout. There is no crossftow between staff and patients, allowing staff to collaborate more efficiently and patients to have a more personalized experience. Secondly, points of convergence where key interactions occur are highlighted by ceiling drops and color changes. Finally, methods of wayfinding that are easily digestible to a young audience are used throughout to influence the way users navigate the space.”

- Sarah Adams