Vermont psychiatric hospital transforms inpatient clinical areas into inviting and healing spaces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
The 178-year-old Brattleboro Retreat, a Vermont psychiatric hospital, transforms inpatient clinical areas into inviting and healing spaces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The changes were made, in part, to remove the stigma of seeking treatment for mental health issues, the article said.
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Research and education are intentionally embedded in the hospital’s design, with dedicated spaces for scientific collaboration, clinical investigation and training.
The completed tenant improvement includes approximately 100,000 square feet of improved space across two buildings and represents an investment of $65 million.