TITLE: PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL

FINAL PLATE REQUIREMENTS:

SCOPE OF STUDY

State your design Philosophy: Design Philosophy and Concept

The study includes the provision of the following spaces and the treatment of such spaces to suite the
psychological, physiological, emotional and health needs of the child:

1. Administration and Welcoming centre with an Out-patient unit

2. In Patient department
3. Special Treatment rooms and Decorated wards
4. Emergency, Theatre and Physiotherapy unit
5. Counseling units with Weighing and Vaccination points

Ancillary spaces to facilitate rapid healing:

1. Indoor Play/ games room
2. Outdoor landscape play areas
3. Healing and relaxation gardens
4. Family centered areas.
5. Gift shop and snack bars
6. Classrooms and Clinical Research library for the staff ( with Internet facilities)
7. Learning Areas or Classrooms

The Proposed Pediatric hospital Spaces

THE OUT-PATIENT DEPARTMENT
Entrance foyer
Reception
Waiting area
Consulting room (4)
Records (1)
Pharmacy unit
Trolley bay
Child welfare unit
Laboratory unit
X-Ray unit
Emergency department
Counseling
Circulation 1000

THE ADMINISTRATION Area

Reception and waiting
Offices (4)
Staff lounge and pantry
Clinical research library
Multi-purpose / conference room

THE IN-PATIENT DEPARTMENT

Waiting Entrance /Reception
Treatment room
Resuscitation
Nurses station
Nurses restroom
Doctor’s rest room
Games room
Equipment room
Drug store
Clean utility
Dirty utility
Pantry
Typical ward
Isolation ward
Patient’s suite
Assisted bathroom
Matron’s office
Staff overnight stay
Classroom

THE SURGICAL UNIT

Patient’s waiting area
Changing rooms(2)
Nurses room
Anaesthetics / preparation
Scrub- up room
Theatre bay
Sterilization
Sluice room
Recovery ward
Intensive care unit
Staff lounge
Office

THE SUPPORTING UNIT

Physiotherapy
General store
Kitchen and laundry
Staff parking
Customer parking
Circulation
Temporal morgue
Design Considerations are:
• Flexibility
• Patient Safety with Technology integrations
• Optimal Healing Environment
• Security and Disaster Preparedness

Children and Colour –Its Effects on them.

Colour schemes for children facilities include the predominant use of the three primary colours of red,
blue and green. The careful selection of these colours can be used to paint the wards, the reception, and
other areas where necessary. The selection can be made from combination of colours of the colour
wheel or chart.

Red: It is known as a sociable and lively colour which best stimulates excitement in children. It could be
used in children’s play room with a combination of yellow, orange or purple. It should never be used in a
baby’s bedroom.

Green: This is the colour of concentration and intellect, calming in a neutral, positive sense and the most
restful colour to the eye. It promotes feelings of well-being and harmony, nature, security, stability and
balance. It is best used for children’s learning areas (libraries and classrooms).

Blue: Correct shade of blue is best used for welcoming area of hospitals. It slows the pulse rate, lower
body temperature, relieve headaches, migraines and muscle cramps. Due to its soothing and calming
nature, it could be used for a child’s bedroom and bathroom.

Yellow: This colour heightens energy levels, creativity and stimulates the intellect. It cancels out feelings
of heaviness or oppression and brings feelings of warmth and joy. It is one of the most appropriate
colours for a child’s play area because of its friendly and inviting nature. It promotes socialization among
children. It should not be used for bedrooms as it is not a very restful colour.

Child’s space

1 Anthropometrics/Scale: Equipment and facilities used in any of the spaces should fit the child’s
anthropometrics, the likes of furniture, play materials, beds, cabinets and bathroom equipment.

2. Textures: Quite a different approach to interior design and furnishing is needed for children facilities.
The setting should promote a“kindergarten environment”, however not at the expense of medical
efficiency.

3. Finishes: Walls could be finished in claddings of soft materials like chip board fished in bright colours
of careful combination of primary colours. Floors could be carpeted and not too slippery.

4. Edge Treatment: Sharp and rough edges usually are to be rounded to reduce injuries for example in
the play areas, and classroom.

DRAWING REQUIREMENTS
 CONCEPT BOARD – SITE ANALYSIS WITH YOUR PICTURE ON IT
o CHILD SPACE
 DESIGN CONCEPT
 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
 FLOOR PLANS
 4 ELEVATIONS
 2 SECTIONS
 INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE
o LOBBY
o PEDIATRIC WARD
o PLAY AREA
 EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE
o PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL
o OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE PLAY AREA

NOTE: SUBMISSION OF PRINTED OUTPUTS

FEBRUARY 27 CONCEPT BOARD – SITE ANALYSIS WITH YOUR PICTURE ON IT

MARCH 4  CHILD SPACE
MARCH 6  DESIGN CONCEPT
MARCH 11  FLOOR PLANS
MARCH 13  4 ELEVATIONS
MARCH 18  2 SECTIONS
MARCH 20  SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MARCH 25  INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE
o LOBBY
o PEDIATRIC WARD
o PLAY AREA
MARCH 27  EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE