Joe DiMaggio Children s Hospital Case Study Hollywood, FL
We treat your children like our own. Joe DiMaggio Children s Hospital Motto Registration Lounge Eloquence Seating 2
Registration Lounge Eloquence Seating The Challenge At the Joe DiMaggio Children s Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, their motto is We treat your children like our own. That s why the new expansion was designed to provide the very best care in an atmosphere that would keep things as normal as possible for the young patients. And, herein lies the challenge; to create spaces that allow the hospital staff to perform at its best, while allowing the children to just be kids. The Design Plan Through benchmarking the best attributes of other children s hospitals around the U.S. and combining that with direct feedback and ideas from employees, physicians, patient families and the children themselves, the expansion at the Joe DiMaggio Children s Hospital became a reality. From the colorful wayfinding elements to the vibrant graphics of the themed floors of sports, arts, games and dreams, the Power of Play is at the heart of the facility s design. The Power of Play is important in any child s life, and even more so for one who is ill. The design provides comfort and inspiration for the children and their families. It provides patients and visitors a positive distraction from the medical equipment and procedures, and can also help alleviate pain. 3
Oncology Lounge Reno Lounge Seating Lounge Area Reno Lounge Seating The Furnishings The expansion has been submitted for a LEED green building rating and consists of four floors and 180,000 square feet of bright, incredible graphics and spaces for children and families to heal, play and dream. An additional four floors are planned to accommodate growth. After a thoughtful review period, the hospital determined that National Office Furniture offered the best products to furnish the resource centers, reception areas, lounges and the spaces outside the procedure and treatment rooms. Hospital personnel were drawn to the quality, appeal and practical nature of National s seating. They chose Eloquence, Swift and Reno and wrapped them in vibrant, durable fabrics to complement the fun-loving, relaxed atmosphere they strive to maintain. With Swift stretched along hallways, Reno in resource areas, and Eloquence welcoming visitors and families to take a seat, the hospital s main concerns were safety and durability which National delivered via plush, sturdy upholstered and wood seating. What s more, all the National products in the expansion are level 2 and SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certified which contributes to healthier indoor air. The furniture is very versatile, free flowing. We have already rearranged the furniture depending on the function of the room and are very pleased with the durability, said Chantal Leconte, Associate Administrator. Physical Therapy Waiting Area Eloquence Seating and Table Surgical Services Lounge Swift Lounge Seating 4
The furniture is very versatile, free flowing. We have already rearranged the furniture depending on the function of the room and are very pleased with the durability. Chantal Leconte, Associate Administrator Outpatient Hematology/Oncology Lounge Eloquence Seating 5
Imaging Services Lounge Eloquence Seating Swift Lounge Seating Patient and Family Resource Center Reno Lounge Seating 6
The Results The results are apparent by the pictures. From the vibrant crayon images to the oversized surf boards, the design team, patient families, employees and especially the children hit a home run for the Joe DiMaggio Children s Hospital. We are very happy with the way things came out. The furniture creates a child-friendly environment and we feel great about the design and selections we made, added Leconte. National is extremely proud to be a part of this outstanding facility. We believe in delivering extraordinary experiences and the Joe DiMaggio Children s Hospital does exactly that through incredible people and an inspiring facility that encourages children to realize their dreams. We needed furniture that would be appealing, practical and safe for the children, and feature very vibrant colors. Lounge Area Eloquence Seating Chantal Leconte, Associate Administrator Surgical Services Lounge Eloquence Seating and Occasional Tables 7
Location Joe DiMaggio Children s Hospital Hollywood, FL Made With Care Architect Stanley Beaman & Sears Size 180,000 sq. ft. Scope Reception Lounges Resource Centers Products Eloquence Seating and Occasional Tables Reno Lounge Seating Swift Lounge Seating www.nationalofficefurniture.com 1205 Kimball Boulevard, Jasper, IN 47549 800.482.1717 Fax 812.482.8800 Kimball International, Inc. 2012 Printed in the USA Form No. NCSJDH A Unit of Kimball International To protect the environment, this brochure is printed on FSC paper using Green Technology VOC free inks and coatings (containing no volatile organic compounds).