CREEK HEALTH & WELLNESS EMBRACING FLORA

The Creek Health & Wellness Center seeks to unify humans and nature as well as highlight the life journey of individuals through “Embracing Flora.” Embracing associates with the support and affection an individual needs, whereas flora symbolizes human nature and natural elements that bring calmness and warmth to their lives. This concept also highlights Ulrich’s Theory of Supportive Design for social support, positive distractions, and sense of control with an emphasis on wellness, stress reduction, and inclusion. “Embracing Flora” inspires and brings users to a purposeful and healing journey.

Tallahassee, FL

Individual Project Skills: Revit, Enscape, Photoshop

CHILDREN’S LOUNGE

This interactive area provides a sense of creativity and playfulness for children to express themselves through art. They are allowed to draw along the chalk wall surrounding an interior garden.

Exam Room Features

1. Positive distractions visible to the patient to reduce stress and anxiety

2. Reclinable patient chair maximizes comfort in the room

3. Mobile diagnostic equipment for easier transportation

4. Waste receptacles

5. Comfortable bariatric furniture for family members/caregivers

6. Hand sanitizer dispenser

Stakeholder Journeys

Patients may come in through the main entrance and take different paths depending on their treatment. Staff may come in through either of the rear doors. All small and large treatment rooms have views toward the healing garden while other rooms adjacent to windows have views towards design features and releaxing atmospheres. Staff located in the clinicians workroom and conference room have access view to treatment rooms and exam rooms to improve service to patients.

Staff Pathways

Patient Pathways

Navigational Sightlines

Affective Sightlines

Logistical Sightlines