Indiana University Health complex’s Neuroscience Center of Excellence, broadcasts's its purpose with it's design, according to a story of the Buildings magazine website.

The electroencephalogram-inspired architectural fins on the north facade and neuron-inspired shapes on the west facade leave little doubt about the center’s mission. Patterns that mimic cellular forms and color palettes drawn from PET and fMRI scans, which pay tribute to the brain’s inner workings inform the interior design

The incorporation of neurological iconography extends all the way down to the layout of the LEED Gold building, according to the article. Inspired by the organization of the human brain, the center’s north side hosts the “rational” clinical and support departments, the south side houses the “emotional” patient care functions, and the west side is dedicated to collaborative translational research.

This approach also informs the navigational systems, the article said. The facilities wayfinding tools incorporate color, symbols, and the architecture of the building itself in addition to the standard signage. This helps ease the stress of navigating a new environment, an important consideration for patients with neurological disorders.

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