Psycho-medical center Parnassia
In the new psycho-medical center the atmosphere of an elegant residential building prevents the association with a traditional hospital. With light colours and natural, durable materials the clinical character is softened.
The plan consists of a compact autonomous volume, organized in three layers. Each layer has its own section and is divided into three units. Each unit is equipped with its own living and sleeping accommodations. The central atrium is the hub in the logistics. A lot of glass, light and voids determine the nature of this area that hosts all public functions.
Colours and materials are function-specific administered. This causes recognizable distinctive atmospheres within the building. This way the rooms of the units are clearly different from the activity centres and treatment rooms. This ensures mental peace and stability for the patients. The application of wooden floors rather than linoleum in the living room is one of the resources that prevent associations with a hospital. The light and natural materials combined with an abundance of natural light creates a pleasant indoor climate. The daylight, which penetrates deep into the building, has a positive effect on the mood of the patients, especially the ones who cannot go outside by themselves.
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