THE PLANO SURGERY CENTER IN TEXAS WAS AMONG THE PROJECTS ON WHICH INNER DESIGN AND THE CCI GROUP COLLABORATED.
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“Utilizing plastic laminate can help design professionals meet these goals.” Laminates are impervious and therefore don’t allow dirt, mold or other hazardous materials to absorb, Hodges said, and they can be cleaned with sanitizing agents without harming the finishes. HPL for exterior surfaces is durable and cleanable, while thermally fused laminate works well on interiors, he said.
Functionality, however, isn’t all that JAMES HODGES laminates offer. The wide variety of colors and patterns allows designs that are best suited for the environment. “Bright colors and creative patterns may work for a pediatric clinic, where soft woodgrain patterns may make an adult patient feel comfortable,” said Hodges, adding that many woodgrain laminates are difficult to distinguish from the real thing. “This allows the design professional to give the care space a warm look while maintaining a durable and sanitary surface.” The Plano Surgery Center in Texas was among the projects on which Inner Design and the CCI Group collaborated. Inner Design created a color palette that included a warm woodgrain laminate on the cabinet exteriors, as well as the walkthrough doors. Thermally fused laminate was used on the cabinet interiors, making the surfaces easy to clean, as well. “The result was a warm, inviting space that was part of a positive patient experience from the moment they walked in the door until they left,” Hodges said. In other words, it’s clear that as Inner Design Studio—working with firms such as the CCI Group—moves into its next quarter century and continues promoting hospitality in healthcare, the warmth, durability and functionality of laminates ensure they will increasingly be an important part of the material mix. s&p
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