LE 104 CENTQUATRE – la maison des petits – Paris. Free holiday 'light therapy' at Paris airports. Light therapy at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle airport. By Nicola Clark Does holiday travel give you the blues, or simply wear you out? It is said that as many as one in five people suffers from lack of exposure to daylight during the winter months. Meanwhile, a majority of air travelers experience some degree of jet lag when crossing three or more time zones.
So with millions of passengers packing their bags and bracing themselves for the traditional year-end airport crush, it may be nice to know that someone, somewhere, at least, has given a little thought to the weary winter wanderer. As of Dec. 20, and through the end of the month, Aéroports de Paris, the operator of the French capital’s two main airports — Charles de Gaulle and Orly – is offering free “light therapy” sessions to passengers in two of its departure lounges. All of this has a catch, of course. Boex - Mobile sensory unit designed for the NHS to form a healthcare sensory room. We designed and developed a portable sensory unit for the NHS, which can be wheeled to the patient, thereby saving money on expensive sensory rooms. The unit (SMART CART) was the brainchild of Kath Smith, an occupational therapist who asked us to develop the concept. Infection control compliant computer keyboard to enable patients to interact with the sensory unit Initial sketch designs of the sensory unit for the NHS The sensory unit can be closed up when not in use.
The rounded edges ensure it is safe for patients to use. Changing lighting displays empowers patients to choose the colour and frequency of the lighting to calm or stimulate the user. Boex - Dementia ward & hospital design for the NHS. The Architectural design and subsequent refit for this Dementia living space for the NHS which took 6 months from start to finish to complete. The project was initiated with a series of meetings with staff to assess what they felt the major operational problems were with the current layout. One of the major issues that had to be addressed in the new scheme was the ward layout as the original space lacked logical orientation, which unsettled the patients and created increased anxiety. We moved on to hold workshops with all the stakeholders to discuss further their views on what worked and what they felt needed improving.
We also undertook an observational study of the ward during a working day, mapping the areas that staff and patients used and pinpointing the underutilised spaces. Colour defines areas of the ward, to improve orientation. Dementia patients who maybe visually impaired find it easier to sit down when there is a clear contrast between the floor and seat colours. NHS Hospital waiting & reception room design by Boex in the UK. Boex have designed two exciting hospital waiting rooms for young people at NHS Salisbury District Hospital , working closely with ArtCare. The project was initiated with a one day workshop, where we worked with a group of local teenagers to design and build a 1:1 scale model of the waiting room using cardboard.
Key ideas were developed into the initial Architectural and interior design concepts and are present in the final project. Fitting the themes 'tree tops' and 'water world, both spaces include detailing that is compliant with NHS safety and hygiene standards. We worked with photographic imagery to produce underwater themed light shades, adding interest to the space. A large wall graphic resembling the coast of the local area, features poems to calm and reassure visitors. Healthcare compliant upholstery to meet NHS infection control standards The 'tree tops' space includes a canopy of leaves and etched plates, which children can take rubbings from.
Lourful hospital & healthcare waiting room & reception design. The Young Persons Resource Centre named 'Everybody' is a new centre for young people aged 14-24 in Blackburn town centre. The centre offers a wide variety of confidential services supporting young people's health and wellbeing all under one roof. has the ability to stimulate positive emotional reactions, thereby promoting the conditions for recovery. Every colour stimulates us in a different way and consequently can be used to make an environment feel less intimidating. This project for Blackburn and Darwen PCT has explored just this in order to create an uplifting and calming environment to enhancing . Working with Lime Arts the project sought to improve wellbeing through the built environment. The project was initiated last November by a one day healthcare workshop with Blackburn College in which young people played an active part in the design of the new facilities. View from waiting room in to outside courtyard The waiting room is subdivided by the seating allowing patients choice.
Allaitement à la maternité | Marie Coirié, designer.