Hotel concept designed to reduce the stress of hospital stays

Patient Hotel at Copenhagen’s Rigshospitalet is a relaxing place to stay for those undergoing treatment


The Patient Hotel at Copenhagen’s Rigshospitalet is a relaxing place to stay for those undergoing treatment., according to an article on the Metropolis website.

A new hotel concept helps patients find a comfortable escape while receiving treatment at the hospital.

The 74 rooms have a television, fridge, desk, bathroom, and private balcony, without the clinical ambience of hospital lighting and machines. 

The facility design focuses on providing natural light and air. Two atria connect floors via open staircases and also provide community lounges.

Read the article.

 

 



May 4, 2016


Topic Area: Architecture


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