The best designs suited to children are those that tell stories, those that lead them to their amazing world of fantasy. It’s something that designers at the Evangelisches Konigin Elizabeth Krankenhaus children’s psychiatric hospital in Berlin understood very well.

They have incorporated it into their design as a step towards healthy future of patients, or children. The place, has been designed through a tie up between the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Dan Pearlman Creative Agency. The center creates a fantastic narrative that guides patients on a journey to Elise Island, a safe place to play and rest hosted by Princess Elise.

The Evangelisches Konigin Elizabeth Krankenhaus is spread out in three colorful rooms. The three are – ‘Sandburg’ or sand castle, Palmehutte or palm hut, and Klipper meaning clipper ship. Flowing curves, colors such as green, blue, pink, those all-time children’s favourites, have been integral to the interiors.

Positive vibes have beent he key in creating the design for each room, with shape, color, materials, light, and fresh air in mind. Clearly, a lot of thought went into understand the needs of young patients. It is a sustainable design alongside having loads of creativity. The idea has also been to use creativity as a social resource.

Via: Dan Pearlman