Future hospital entrance areas designed as a visual statement

A glass-walled Galleria entrance to the main lobbies of both the future adult hospital and the expanded Children’s Hospital in Loma Linda


Future hospitals will be designed to calm nerves and inspire confidence, according to an article on the Loma Linda University website.

 The new glass-walled Galleria entrance to the main lobbies of both the future adult hospital and the expanded Children’s Hospital  will include a new chapel.

The chapel was designed as a visual reminder of Loma Linda University Health’s faith-based focus. 

The area surrounding the Galleria will offer garden areas, natural light and outdoor seating areas for social interaction or quiet reflection. 

Read the article.

 

 



July 24, 2020


Topic Area: Architecture


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