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A Barcelona pediatric cancer centre finds a youth-friendly design language through play and nature

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A Barcelona pediatric cancer centre finds a youth-friendly design language through play and nature
  1. Rai Pinto Studio sought to bring human-centric design to the interior of the Pediatric Cancer Center Barcelona at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital. - Arnau Rovira
  2. The building is situated between the city and the Collserola Natural park. - Arnau Rovira
  3. The design team integrated the nature from the nearby park into the healthcare facility - Arnau Rovira
  4. An interactive installation was designed in collaboration with Domestic Data Streamers. - Arnau Rovira
  5. It depicts a virtual forest comprised of five double sided screens which help connect the hospital to nature. - Arnau Rovira
  6. Different organisms and habitats demarcate different spaces each themed with an ecosystem. - Arnau Rovira
  7. Large-scale silhouettes of different flora and fauna cover the walls, windows and other surface energized by bright colours. - Arnau Rovira
  8. The depiction of different creatures is centred around how they’ve evolved to survive and be resilient, a source of inspiration for the children. - Arnau Rovira
  9. Seating arrangements designed with Mermelada Estudio are meant to recall the forms of invertebrate animals. - Arnau Rovira
  10. The different room themes include the Sahara, the Arctic, the Amazon, high mountains and the sea. - Arnau Rovira
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  1. Rai Pinto Studio sought to bring human-centric design to the interior of the Pediatric Cancer Center Barcelona at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital. - Arnau Rovira
  2. The building is situated between the city and the Collserola Natural park. - Arnau Rovira
  3. The design team integrated the nature from the nearby park into the healthcare facility - Arnau Rovira
  4. An interactive installation was designed in collaboration with Domestic Data Streamers. - Arnau Rovira
  5. It depicts a virtual forest comprised of five double sided screens which help connect the hospital to nature. - Arnau Rovira
  6. Different organisms and habitats demarcate different spaces each themed with an ecosystem. - Arnau Rovira
  7. Large-scale silhouettes of different flora and fauna cover the walls, windows and other surface energized by bright colours. - Arnau Rovira
  8. The depiction of different creatures is centred around how they’ve evolved to survive and be resilient, a source of inspiration for the children. - Arnau Rovira
  9. Seating arrangements designed with Mermelada Estudio are meant to recall the forms of invertebrate animals. - Arnau Rovira
  10. The different room themes include the Sahara, the Arctic, the Amazon, high mountains and the sea. - Arnau Rovira
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Location
Map pointer Passeig de Sant Joan de Déu, 2, 08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
Interior Design
Rai Pinto Studio
Architecture
Pinearq
Graphic Design
Arauna Studio
Interactive Installation Design
Domestic Data Streamers
Seating Design
Mermelada Studio

The playful, nature-filled interior of the Pediatric Cancer Center Barcelona humanizes the healthcare space to help the healing processes of pediatric cancer patients.

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