EfH: Environments for Healing

1. EfH: Environments for Healing
I n t e r i o r D e s i g n
• Facilities customized for strong • Relying on evidence based • “Healing environments don’t just • Keeping the family effective in the
resident centered activity design—the critical research happen” care facility environment
programs, with specific needs and findings and post occupancy
evaluations of long term healthcare • Reflect the culture of the • Habilitation therapy
flexibility built into the design—
facilities organization—listen, understand
conducive to physical activity, • “Thoughtful psychological,
and responding to their input
mental exercise, support groups, behavioral, and environmental
• Empower, maintain comfort and
training and educational • Suitable environmental design approaches can often have a
dignity
opportunities faster, safer, and more effective
• Supportive informed environments • “Environmental non- impact than pharmacological
• Fostering independence,
consider lighting an integral pharmacological interventions” interventions”
competence, control, mobility, and
function element of life enhancement
• Recognizing the challenges of late
• Safe and effective movement life neurodegenerative diseases
without assistance
• A sense of control and influence
over our lives
Nadya Day, IIDA, NCIDQ Kristine Schilling, NCIDQ
I n t e r i o r D e s i g n I n t e r i o r D e s i g n

8. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
Nadya Day, IIDA, 2007 (pro bono) :
Historic Renovation
Germantown Cricket Club
Ballroom & Porch
Phila. PA
Interior Architectural Designer:
Phases: All

9. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
Nadya Day, IIDA, 2005
Residential Renovation
Stevens Residence,
Merion Station, PA
Interior Architectural Designer
Phases: All 2005
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10. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
Nadya Day, IIDA, 2003
Procaccino Residence,
Philadelphia, PA
Co-Designer for FF&E:
Phases: DD thru CD
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11. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
Ballinger, 2001
Corporate, Complete fit-out
Marvin, Larsson,
Henkin & Scheuritzel
Project Designer
Phases: All
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12. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
This 20 bed Hospice Unit was a dream come true
for the hospice staff that had been caring for
patients in an older very clinical patient wing at
the main hospital. The unit supports caregivers
while comforting patients with a home-like
atmosphere . Earth tones with multiple colored
accents, soft lighting and natural and
architectural photography create warmth and
moments of interest for privacy and dignity.
“Kristine , you created a warm, engaging, and
safe environment. We have received many
compliments on the color scheme as well as the
inviting feel of the unit and you are wonderful
to work with!!!!! ~ Elisa Della Monica
Executive Director
Home Care and Hospice
Abington Memorial Hospital
Kristine Schilling LEED AP
Hospice Unit
Abington Memorial Hospital
at Warminster Campus
Warminster. PA
Interior Architectural Designer:
Phases: All

13. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
The Thompsons were not utilizing their family
room because it was separated from the kitchen.
By relocating their laundry room upstairs (much
closer to the bedrooms), we were able to create a
timeless butlers pantry adjacent to the kitchen.
This architectural modification allowed the
additional cabinets necessary to remove the
walls which had been a barrier. The new open
space borrowed natural light from both the
north and the south sides of the house by
removing walls and adding a clerestory window.
BEFORE
AFTER
Kristine Schilling LEED AP
Thompson Residence
Center Valley. PA
Interior Architectural Designer:
Phases: All Renovations

14. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
The new open family room was transformed from
an ordinary room into a relaxed welcoming
family space that encourages gatherings and
connected moments. The use of color, contrast
and texture enhance the architectural details and
custom tile work and new mantle transform the
feature wall. Existing furnishings appeared new
again with the support of new carpet, paint and
a few accessories.
BEFORE
AFTER
Kristine Schilling LEED AP
Thompson Residence
Center Valley. PA
Interior Architectural Designer:
Phases: All Renovations

15. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
This Philadelphia townhouse
was empty but needed to be
occupied right away. Three
weeks later, furniture and
accessories created a welcome
retreat from a long day at work.
Kristine Schilling LEED AP
Thompson Philadelphia Townhouse
Philadelphia, PA
Interior Designer:
Phases: Furniture and Accessories

18. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
Ballinger, 2001
Corporate , Complete fit-out
with test fits
Marvin, Larsson,
Henkin & Scheuritzel
Project Designer
Phases: All
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19. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
Drawing in ACAD „09 Axonometric
imported and rendered in Sketch-Up
Inspirational Images
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20. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
Original images of space Photoshop renderings of proposed daylighting modifications
Nadya Day, 2010
Owner Improvements for daylighting
Interior Architectural Designer
leased space
Phases: Pre-Design thru
Forty West Evergreen
Construction Diagrams
Allergist’s Suite (1,200 sf)
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21. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
Elevation
Fire Protection Relocation Diagram
Nadya Day, 2010
Owner Improvements for Daylighting
Forty West Evergreen
Engineer’s Suite (~1,200 sf)
Interior Architectural Designer
Phases: Pre-Design thru
Floor Plan Construction Diagrams
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22. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
Nadya Day, IIDA, 2010
Residential Bathroom Renovation
Wright Residence
Wayne, PA
Interior Architectural Designer
Phases: All

23. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
Nadya Day, IIDA, 2005
Residential Renovation
Stevens Residence,
Merion Station, PA
Interior Architectural
Designer:
Phases: All
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24. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
Nadya Day, IIDA, 2010
Residential Bathroom Renovation
Wright Residence
Wayne, PA
Interior Architectural Designer
Phases: All

25. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
Nadya Day, IIDA, 2004
Furniture & Throw Pillow
Upholstery & Castors
Day Residence
Phila. PA
Interior Design (FF&E)
Phases: All

26. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
Nadya Day, IIDA, 2004
Furniture & Throw Pillow
Upholstery & Castors
Day Residence
Phila. PA
Interior Design (FF&E)
Phases: All

27. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
Preliminary Budget – 2nd & 3rd floor Interior Renovations to accompany AHU Upgrades
Ballinger, 2008
Academic Renovation, 1906
(Collegiate Gothic) UPenn,
Towne School of Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering
and Applied Mechanics,
2nd & 3rd fl. (~70,000 sf)
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28. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
„Millwork encased in a 4-sided Box‟: Ballinger, 2008
Floor Plan & Reflected Ceiling Plan Healthcare,
Engineering Conference Room &
Work Room, Ground fl.
Interior Architectural Designer
Phases: Pre-Design thru CA
„Millwork encased in a 4-sided Box‟: Details
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29. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
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30. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
Fox Chase Cancer Center decided to bring
Cyberknife Robotic technology to Bucks County
Pennsylvania. They needed a design that
respected the limitations of their tenant lease
while reaching out to the community to offer the
latest advances in radiation therapy close to
home. The palette was developed in response to
the client‟s request to incorporate the warm
tones of the rural landscape to create a calming
environment while incorporating “green”
sustainable building elements.
“Kristine, we trust you! …Many thanks and we
look forward to seeing you and working with
you again.” ~ Dorothy Riehs
Vice President,
Hospital Administration
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Kristine Schilling LEED AP
Center for Radiation Oncology
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Heritage Center at Buckingham
Furlong. PA
Interior Architectural Designer:
Phases: All

31. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
At the beginning of construction documentation I was
brought in to support the Senior Interior Designer. Initially I
was responsible for picking up 'redlines' and refining the
interior finishes, furniture, furniture plans, schedules, and
preparing the final finish presentation board. My
responsibilities expanded to performing 'clash detection' for
the architectural, equipment, and life safety reflected ceiling
plans. I executed the CAD changes necessary to meet the
Lab's functional requirements. And updated the engineer’s
backgrounds.
Ballinger, 2008
Temple, Jeanes Hospital
Cath Lab Renovation
Interior Architectural Designer
Phases: CD
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32. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
Ballinger, 2008
Temple, Jeanes Hospital
Cath Lab Renovation
Interior Architectural Designer
Phases: CD
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34. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
BEFORE AFTER

35. E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r H e a l i n g
BEFORE AFTER

36. EfH: Environments for Healing
I n t e r i o r D e s i g n
Thank you
The End
Nadya Day, IIDA Kristine Schilling
I n t e r i o r D e s i g n I n t e r i o r D e s i g n