Each floor abstracted the colors of the trees in different seasons. The palette goes from earthly tones to bright and vivid with a distinctive color as part of the wayfinding system, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
The Cedimat Cardiovascular Center in the Dominican Republic was designed around tree theme, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Each floor abstracted the colors of the trees in different seasons. The palette goes from earthly tones to bright and vivid with a distinctive color as part of the wayfinding system.
March 18, 2016
Topic Area: Project News for Healthcare Facilities
Balancing Act: Designing for Safety and FlexibilityBy understanding NFPA 99 requirements, facilities can be better designed to meet current needs and anticipate future challenges.
Methodist Healthcare Breaks Ground on Methodist ER Medina ValleyConstruction began in March 2026 and is projected for completion by March 2027.
Fire Protection in Healthcare: Why Active and Passive Systems Must Work as OneSprinklers, smoke compartments and firestopping can form an interdependent safety strategy.
Building Envelope Design: Beyond Energy EfficiencyAn integrated approach to envelope design can create more comfortable and energy-efficient hospitals.
Outpatient Surge Reshapes Long-Term Strategy for Medical Outpatient BuildingsDemographic tailwinds, policy uncertainty and shifting care models are pushing health systems to rethink how and where they invest in outpatient facilities.