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Color Design for Public Space Environments in Healthcare Facilities

  • Kim, Sunyoung (Dept. of Convergence Design, Incheon Catholic Univ.)
  • Received : 2024.05.21
  • Accepted : 2024.09.01
  • Published : 2024.09.30
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Abstract

I investigated the relationship between social support, environmental factors, and color design within the public spaces of healthcare facilities. Through a comprehensive literature review and case studies from major hospitals in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Scotland, I explored how these elements contribute to public spaces' overall concept and function. The study emphasizes the need to establish a clear relationship between the social functions of these spaces and their physical and environmental characteristics. By examining theoretical frameworks and observed examples, I analyzed the impact of color design and the integration of internal and external spaces. The findings highlight that well-designed spaces, especially those utilizing effective color schemes and connecting indoor and outdoor areas, enhance user satisfaction and support healing processes. The results underscore the importance of communal spaces in healthcare facilities for psychological and social healing. I conclude that these spaces should be intentionally designed to foster social interactions among patients and visitors by improving pedestrian accessibility and incorporating social support structures.

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Acknowledgement

The research is supported by Incheon Catholic University Research Grant of 2024.

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