Healthcare facilities are used for many purposes, but the end result is healing.  These types of spaces  can sometimes inhibit healing and wellbeing rather than nuture patients back to good health. What if our healthcare environments were built around the 5 senses to interact with our own personal experiences to facilitate healing? 

This project was an exploration of the traditional 5 senses, SIGHT,SOUND, TASTE, TOUCH,SMELL and the importance of sensory perception as part of the healing process.  the investigation will provide a solution to how the healthcare environment can facilitate comfort, safety, healing, and general wellbeing through shaping our physical experiences from the attributes of our environment.



DESIGN RESEARCH CONCLUSION:

The 4 fundamental needs for good design:

Sense of Control = Privacy

Comfort

Connected to life outside the hospital  through internet and outside environment

family involvement