Architecture can Trigger an Emotional

Response: A Design Process that Leads

to Healthcare Environments that Comfort

September 2013
Rational Emotional

The actions of the mind and body are intrinsically related;

both shape our understanding of reality. An apt analogy is
that of a magnetic field in which one pole represents the part
of the mind which deals with cognitive and rational issues
and the other pole represents the part of the mind which
deals with non-cognitive, unconscious issues that are part of
the both the mind and the body. These poles cannot be
separated as they form one unit.

Eb Zeidler
Sisteron, Amedee Ozenfant
Miramichi New Brunswick, Thaddeus Holownia
Assuta Medical Center, Zeidler Partnership Architects
Canadian DiplomaCc Complex, Zeidler Partnership Architects
Svayambh, Anish Kapoor
Auch!!, Alessandro Rocchi

Assuta Medical Center, Zeidler Partnership Architects
Cloud Gate, Anish Kapoor
Unit d'habitaCon, Le Corbusier
Photograph: Paris, Montparnesse, Andreas Gursky
The Art of Waste, Washington Santana
 Boredom

Hideous,
pretentious
building

Attitude
I like elegant
modern
architecture
 Admiration

Stimulates my
sensibilities

Attitude
I like stately
homes
Show of power
and status
 Fascination

Im invited
to explore

Attitude"
Need for
Assuta Medical Center, the unexpected
Zeidler Partnership Architects
 Amusement,
Pleasant
surprise

Stimulating,
Lots going on

Attitude
Hospital for Sick Children Atrium,
Need for change
Zeidler Partnership Architects
Need for amusement
Need for play
Dots Obsession, Kusama Yayoi
The Gallery of HMS CalcuQa, James Tissot
Hide and Seek,
James Tissot
The Therme Vals, Peter Zumthor
Mount Allison University Purdy Crawford Centre
for the Arts, Zeidler Partnership Architects
Union StaCon GO Roof, Zeidler Partnership Architects
Canadian DiplomaCc Complex, Zeidler Partnership Architects
Puppy, Je Koons
Nathan Phillips Square, Viljo Revell
Siena Piazza del Campo
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright
Mount Allison University Purdy Crawford
Centre for the Arts, Zeidler Partnership Architects
Union StaCon GO Roof, Zeidler Partnership Architects
UP Express, Zeidler Partnership Architects
Complex Order" Ordered Complexity"
Mohawk College, Fennell Campus The Learning Exchange,
Zeidler Partnership Architects
York University Accolade East and West,
Zeidler Partnership Architects
Pleasant Unpleasant
Desire Contempt
Fascination Boredom
Admiration Disgust
Satisfaction Dissatisfaction
Pleasant Surprise Unpleasant Surprise
Inspiration Indignation
Amusement Disappointment

Safe Unsafe
Proud Shame
Guilt

Atmospheres
Calm, Tranquil, Serene, Quiet and Peaceful
Warm
Cozy
Intimate
Sociable the need for social interaction/contact
Gloomy
Nostalgia
CIBC Breast Assessment Centre
at the Juravinski Hospital & Cancer Centre
Program Elements & Zoning
Plan

Program Elements

1. Gowned Patient Spaces

2. Support Spaces
3. Clinical Spaces
4. Public Spaces

Circulation

1. Gowned Patient Spaces

2. Support Spaces
3. Clinical Spaces
4. Public Spaces
Plan
The !
Patient"
Current
Healthcare"
System"
Proposed Model"
Proposed Model"
What is the state of the patients and their families?

Anxiety
Stress
Anger
Fear
Hope
Confusion
Comfort or need for it
 from Chaos to Repose"

UnCtled, & UnCtled (Figure with Heart) Keith Haring

Approach Gateway
Bridge

Crossing"
 Transition Space

Khadakvasla House SPASM Design Architects

 Greeting Space

Fallingwater Frank Lloyd Wright

 Waiting

Schindler House Rudolph M. Schindler

 Oasis

Portland Japanese Garden

Outside Inside
Sections
Prospect Refuge

Connection with nature

Open / Closed
Low Ceiling / High Ceiling
Light / Dark
Materiality
Secure

Scale Proportion