COANIQUEM: Safe Ninos
Team Project: Jingxin Liu, Doreen Zhang, Kelsey Hawthorne In partnership with COANIQUEM, a nonprofit pediatric treatment facility in Santiago, Chile, that cares for young burn survivors free of charge, the “Safe Niños” studio challenged students to reimagine the 6-acre campus with human-centered environments that celebrate well-being for patients, their families and medical staff.
Project Statement
Drawing inspiration from the rich culture, and breathtaking landscape that surround Concepcion, we aim to provide the calming influence of nature in every aspect of the campus, reinforcing the idea that healing is a holistic process.
Due to the restrictions of the building and the budget, we spent a lot of time planning the space in order to redue construction costs. We are proposing to change the walls highlighted in blue, no load barring walss will be removed.
The waiting room is adorned with
vibrant colors and filled with a sense
of warmth and comfort. In the center
of the room stands a magnificent
healing tree, its branches reaching
out in all directions. The shape of
the tree was inspired by a persons
hands holding someone up.
Throughout the day the schools spills out into the waiting room, people play and learn together.
When needed the school closes to provide more private lessons.
A small school, with furniture that can be easily moved and around for multiple functions.
INSPIRED BY THE TRADITIONAL HOME
OF THE MAPUCHE, THE RUKA, SMALL
STRUCTURES IN THE QUIET AREA OF THE
WAITING ROOM, CREATE SEMI-PRIVATE
SPACES FOR PEOPLE TO REST OR PLAY.
THERE ARE THREE DIFFERENT SIZES,
ONE FOR PARENTS AND TEENAGER, ONE
FOR SMALL KIDS, AND ONE WHEELCHAIR
ACCESSIBILITY. WE ARE ALSO PROVIDING
A BUILT IN PLAYPEN FOR SMALL BABIES TO
REST.
Traditionally in Mapuche culture, families do not spend the night outside of their home. Because
of this, families need to spend long days at the clinic. We are providing private family rooms, to
accommodate those needs. There are two private rooms, one for small children, and one for teenagers.
