Throughout the design process, we prioritized creating efficient, upscale units. Sense of place and biophilic design, which considers the human affiliation towards the natural world, drove the interior palette. The team took cues from North Carolina’s geography to incorporate nature as well as enhance intuitive wayfinding. Each floor has a theme with a slightly different, but complementary color palette. Natural imagery was used to create modern super-graphic installed at elevator banks and other key areas to orient, as well as inspire, occupants.
The renovation also presented an opportunity to not only refresh patient rooms, but also design staff spaces for access and efficiency. Care teams enjoy more storage for supplies and equipment and telecommunications equipment is located closer to nursing stations. We also provided infrastructure for integrated technology within patient rooms, including provisions for smartboards on footwalls in the future.
