Contract Magazine - June 2020 - 62

Healthy Environments

From seating to surfacing, designers share their go-to products
for healthcare projects
Amir Kripper, AIA

Founding Principal
Kripper Studio
Boston

Cheryl Hanson

Interior Designer
EwingCole
New York

Gina Weckel

Senior Interior Designer/
Associate
Ballinger
Philadelphia

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WE Cork: Corkoleum Flooring

SOSS: UltraLatch Doorknob

Walalight: Circadian Rhythm Lighting System

wecork.com

soss.com

walalight.com

"Design concepts can prevent injury and infection for healthcare
workers. For instance, choose cork instead of soft carpeting
for flooring. Corkoleum achieves the same cushioning while
presenting the aesthetic qualities of wood. Cork is also easier
to clean and disinfect."

"Key values with which to approach design
for healthcare and senior living: dignity and
self-determination. For example, how can we
adapt the doorknob for ease and accessibility?
The SOSS UltraLatch diminishes the need
for wrist motion, which is ideal for individuals
struggling with arthritis."

"Adults with dementia or Alzheimer's disease
rely upon circadian rhythms to bolster memory
care. We can address this through design with
the Walalight, which is extremely useful in rooms
that lack access to natural light. It is easy to
integrate and functions like any typical dropped
ceiling fixture."

HBF Textiles: Curtain Wall Textile

Patcraft: Admix

Coalesse: Lagunitas Focus Nook

hbftextiles.com

patcraft.com

coalesse.com

"Curtain Wall provides a sophisticated pattern
with a bleach-cleanable solution capability.
The color options are fresh and can tie into
many palettes."

"A favorite go-to flooring when facing budget constraints,
Patcraft Admix offers a monolithic terrazzo texture look. Designers
can add weld-in seams, making it playful or classic, depending
on the project aesthetic."

"Lagunitas Focus Nook optimizes space within
an open plan while staying centered. This Nook
could also provide queues for social distancing
in waiting lounge spaces without having
a full visual barrier, maintaining lines of sight
and an open atmosphere."

3form: Varia Ecoresin

Davis: Radius Lounge Series

Corian: Solid Surface

3-form.com

davisfurniture.com

corian.com

"This is an extremely versatile product that
allows you to custom select the interlayer color,
pattern, and texture. For a recently completed
project, we matched a wood interlayer from
a wood veneer sample. The product is lightweight
while offering maximum durability and excellent
chemical resistance.

"This series provides great flexibility with endless
configurations, a sweep-through area between
the seats and back, and healthcare legs."

"This durable hygienic material has limitless possibilities and
uses. In one healthcare project, we are using this product in many
applications as it offers seamless organic shapes, translucency,
and custom-printing capabilities, and can be used for countertops,
sinks, and wall protection."

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JUNE 2020

PHOTOGRAPHY: ALLANA TARANTO (KRIPPER HEADSHOT)

DESIGN ERS SELECT

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