The Experiential Design Index

Nature Play & Therapy Atrium — Beacon Children's Hospital

The Nature Play & Therapy Atrium, a 2,845 sq ft nature-themed play and physical-therapy space at Beacon Children's Hospital in South Bend, Indiana, opened with the hospital in 2017; exhibit design by Peter Hyde Design.

VenueBeacon Children's Hospital
Project typeInstallation
StatusCompleted
Year completed2017
Technologiestouch and sound quizzes, natural percussion instruments

Credits

FirmRoleNote
Peter Hyde Design Exhibit Design

Description

A large-scale oak tree sculpture, scope stations to find animals, touch and sound quizzes, and natural percussion instruments fill the main floor; a treehouse and related activities continue on the balcony, giving pediatric patients and their families a nature-themed space to play, spend time together, and undergo physical therapy.

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