Using the design elements of Mary Elizabeth’s Hospital as a guideline, develop the colour and textile palette which adheres/complements their visual identity. How might textiles be used to form flex-zones in the entrance, which can create focus areas without the need for a stage. How can niches be formed, adding intimacy to waiting areas. Consider how the textiles can enhance the acoustics and experience of the space, adding focal points of interest which activates the imagination of all ages.

Being in hospital can be an intimidating experience for many, even more so for children. With the use of colour and textile, how can you make the patients and their families more at ease? The use of colour and tactility of textiles can create a visually coherent interior which distinguishes the hospital and the varying needs of its patients. Ranging from 0 – 18 years old, the patients are there for different treatments, and differing amounts of time. How to make that space feel comfortable and ‘hygge’ whilst still maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety for patients and staff and an awareness of costs. 

Remembering also, when a child is in hospital, their parents and family also need to be there too. Take consideration for the various users and ‘guests’, consider different spaces according to what the patient and their families might need: relaxed, energized, stimulated, quiet, study or work, be creative, part of a group, conversation, watch a film, a place to be quiet… Use the flexibility of textiles and the expression of colours to create different zones and atmospheres within the Mary Elizabeth children’s hospital, which enables all the patients to ‘feel better’. 

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