04. OASIS PEDIATRIC CLINIC

Sq. Footage: approx. 2700 NET SF

Project Duration: 12 weeks

Assigned to design a small, pediatric clinic in Topeka, KS. Began with gathering research related to supportive design, calming design elements, adolescent-friendly clinics, and low-stimulating design for children with sensory-processing disorders. The concept of oasis developed throughout my research and initial design process. An oasis is something that provides relief, refuge, and peace in our everyday lives. Most people feel an immense amount of anxiety when entering a doctor’s office, especially children with sensory-processing disorders. Goal was to create a design that supports children of all ages and abilities. Both guests and staff will experience a calming and safe environment upon entering this oasis.

Research

Supportive Design

Design Elements for Calming Environments

Designing for children with sensory processing disorders

Successful Design Elements in Pediatric Settings

Creating a Low-Stimulating Environment

Adolescent-Friendly Pediatric Settings

Space Planning

Adjacencies

INITIAL DIAGRAM

Sensory Experiences

Plants create calming environment | Natural light throughout waiting | Sand sensory toy Interactive digital art | LED cove lighting | Rounded corners | Sensory boards in exam rooms

RECEPTION + EXAM ROOM DESIGN PROCESS SKETCHES

TASK CHAIR

SOFFIT W/ COVE LIGHTING FILE STOR.

COLLAB. ELEVATION

GYP. SOFFIT FLUSH WITH CABINETS

TOWEL AND GLOVE DISPENSERS

4” TOE KICK WITH RUBBER BASE

Drawings are not to scale.

WAITING + PLAY