The Healing Nexus: A Patient-Centered Model for Rehabilitation Architecture

Abstract

This research exploration aimed to provide a projection and design of a Rehabilitation Center design which proposes to offer physical, psychological, and social recovery to people who need special attention. The research aims at developing a functional and therapeutic setting which allows to enhance patient well-being by means of due spatial planning, and accessibility criteria, and patient-helpful architectural elements. The research involved the study of rehabilitation requirements, space programmed, comfort of the user and safety on the basis of the medical and psychological rehabilitation principles. The design proposed is meant to provide a healing environment by utilizing natural light, open spaces, landscapes, and free flow. The final result of this project demonstrates the relevance of patient-centered design in rehabilitation centers in order to improve patient recovery, independence, and quality of life.

Keywords: Rehabilitation, Architecture, Therapeutics, Patient centered design, Healing Architecture.