Women’s Health Center Wing at Metropolitan Hospital
Hement Sheath, Senior Project Manager
Metropolitan Hospital Interior Design
Interior design at Metropolitan Hospital using DuPont™ Corian® solid surface for a code-compliant healthcare atmosphere that is easy to clean and maintain without feeling sterile and cold
ISSUES
- Designing a hospital wing with distinguishing visual elements, helping it to establish its own personality within the hospital
- Creating a warm, inviting environment that would put patients at ease
- Using durable, flexible materials that could be used in multiple healthcare applications
CHALLENGES
- Designing an inviting environment that would look fresh and clean without feeling sterile and cold
- Creating an ADA code-compliant healthcare atmosphere—with no sharp corners and edges—that was easy to clean and maintain
- Seeking out materials that offered optimal cleaning properties for a healthcare environment
SOLUTIONS
- DuPont™ Corian® solid surface versatility encouraged use in everything from reception desks to scratch-resistant walls to examination room vanities to picture frames
- Using a variety of Corian® colors helped to create a warm, calming and positive environment
- The nonporous, virtually seamless qualities of Corian® prohibit bacterial growth on or beneath the surface
BENEFITS
- The technology behind Corian® assures excellent renewability. Inevitable scratches and stains could be removed easily by the maintenance staff
- Colors of Corian® range from soft and neutral to bright and bold, for endless design options
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Versatility of Corian® materials makes them ideal for coordinating surfaces that have diverse needs and uses
