Canadian addiction center reflects Catholic tradition
Interior spaces anchor the secular and religious life within Ontario's Southdown Institute, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
The Southdown Institute in Ontario, Canada, provides mental health and addiction assessment and treatment programs to the religious community. The design of the interior spaces anchors the secular and religious life within the facility. The great room is centered on a fireplace and including views of the wooded landscape to the north, according to an article and photo tour on the Healthcare Design website.
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January 12, 2015
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