Love Infirmary
Health Center for MisoSoupDesign
The project is a part of the movement on campus initiated by the TDRI and supported by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan. It is renovating the school infirmary in Taipei city, Ren-ai elementary school. The original space had many problems, including insufficient circulation, dark interior space, and inadequate medical equipment storage. Therefore, the interior space is developed with biophilic, introducing more natural light, incorporating natural texture and material, and smooth curved surfaces.
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Unique Properties
It is renovating the school infirmary in Taipei city, Ren-ai elementary school. The original space had many problems, such as insufficient circulation, dark interior space, and insufficient medical equipment storage. Therefore, the design is developed with biophilic, introducing more natural light, incorporating natural texture and material, and smooth curved surfaces.
Tags
Infirmary, Elementary School, Interior, Renovation
Production Technology
Wood carpentry and prefabricated furniture components and assembled on site. Since it is a health center, majority of surface is treated with anti-alcohol finish for easier cleaning.
Design Challenge
It is renovation of existing health center, which had issues in not enough natural light, messy storage space, and congestions while many students were using the space. Therefore, the design is developed with design thinking method which articulate the problem and find solution via design.
Project Duration
The project started in September 2021 as the design proposal, and selected in November 2021 in Taipei city, Taiwan. The construction was completed in March 2022 and the space was open to public in April 2022.
Operation Flow
The space clear path for injured students to find the nurse and get treated. While there is once a year physical checking for students, the space installed the checking points and smooth circulation without having congestions.
Research
This project is a part of design movement on campus initiated by Taiwan Design Research Institute and supported by Ministry of Education. It promotes students aesthetic sense by witnessing high quality of designed classroom.
Inspiration
The design is inspired by the harmonious water ripples coexisting in one space. Each circle represents a particular function, such as the nurse's office, beds, breastfeeding rooms, and counter. Furthermore, the rings calm the injured student when they come for treatment.
Project Overview
Love Infirmary Health Center has been a Bronze winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Image Credits
For design images and photos please credit Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan.
Bronze Recognition
Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Love Infirmary Health Center.
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Ren-ai Elementary School Unveils Innovative "Love Infirmary" Health Center Redesign
Ren-ai Elementary School introduces "Love Infirmary," a revolutionary health center redesign, created by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan, to address critical issues and improve student well-being.
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