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building deliver lots of daylight and emphasize
breathtaking views of the neighborhood, reaching
all the way to the East River and looking back
out to Manhattan. Particular attention was paid
to staff areas like work rooms and lounges, which
feature large windows with natural light.
How does the project's art program help
build a connection between the facility and
the community?
Alissa Friedman: From our early conversations
with the team, everyone agreed that the art
should reflect the diverse Brooklyn community
that the hospital is serving. Brooklyn is made
up of approximately 2.6 million residents and
is one of the most culturally diverse metropolises
in the United States. Building on NewYorkPresbyterian's
belief in the healing power of art,
we built a collection from the ground up, which
highlighted the work of emerging and established
artists who predominantly work or reside
in Brooklyn. Additionally, the hospital's commitment
to inclusion, diversity, and outreach
provided a curatorial framework that guided us
in our selections.
How did you integrate the works of art
within the building architecture?
Friedman: We dedicated a lot of time to looking
at the spaces and understanding how they
would be used. We decided to concentrate the
art in the public spaces that would see a lot of
traffic or use, such as lobbies, the café, waiting
rooms, hallways, and open-plan exam
rooms. We wanted the art to enhance the architecture
and the patient/visitor experience,
so we deliberately selected artworks that were
bold and graphic in order to activate the public
areas. For the smaller patient areas, we chose
works that were quieter and more lyrical. We
tried to be holistic in our approach and create
TOP, LEFT: The facility
was designed to fit the
scale of the neighborhood
through material
changes and articulations.
TOP, RIGHT:
Marble and porcelain
tile materials are used
in the double-height
lobby, including at
the digital registration
kiosks (shown).
ABOVE: Natural light
and views flow into
the clinical care areas,
including the pre- and
post-operative space,
via vertical windows
that are inspired by
the neighborhood's
architecture.
exhibition-like spaces where the artworks complemented one another
as well as the architecture. As art can also help visitors mark their whereabouts,
we varied the styles of art across floors.
The jurors appreciated the timeless aesthetic of the facility. How did
you approach the interior design?
Peters: The client wanted a building that was not only beautiful and sophisticated,
but also timeless and sustainable. The overall concept started
with references to an " urban park. "
Wood paneling and textural ceramic tile give a tactile quality to the
space. The neutral colors of the finishes are supplemented with bright
colors from the artwork and furniture. Built-in millwork with workstations
and a curvilinear ceiling design in the café give a feeling of being in a
high-end coffee shop instead of a healthcare setting.
For more on this project, see page 65. 
Anne DiNardo is executive editor of Healthcare Design. She can be reached at
ANNE.DINARDO@EMERALDX.COM .
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