St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia created a lobby that was welcoming and playful without stereotypical cartoon characters or a primary color palette, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
Designing for children beyond cartoons
Children's hospital created a lobby that was welcoming and playful without cartoon characters or primary colors, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
May 24, 2017
Topic Area: Interior Design
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