The Giving Tree

Clinic for RIS1NGアーキテクツになる

This work is located in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. A large symbolic tree creates a forest like space. The waiting room seems relaxing space for not only kid's patients but also parents and others to spend time in. The waiting room's interior is particularly warm and refreshing, featuring wooden objects and a large window that provides a view of the garden's trees.

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Unique Properties

The pediatric clinic has two separate entrances one for normal patients and the other for infected patients to prevent the flow of patients from crossing each other and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Additionally, separate toilets are provided for each type of patient to ensure the facility is thoroughly protected against the spread of infection. There is also a wooden deck accessible from the waiting room which serves as a play area for bored children.

Tags

Japan, Yonago, pediatrics, big tree, clinic, architect

Production Technology

Sto painted wall Openwork brick wall Laser cutout panel Structure Wood

Design Challenge

The staff flow line was simplified by placing the examination rooms at the center of the building. The waiting room has a large window that faces south and lets in a lot of light, but in the summer, it also makes the interior hot. We were able to make the space comfortable throughout the year by lengthening the eaves. The garden is enclosed, so people can freely go out to the garden from the waiting room.

Project Duration

The construction was finished in October 2023 in Yonago, Tottori, Japan.

Operation Flow

This pediatric clinic is well equipped with amenities for children such as washrooms diaper changing stations and nursing rooms. The building has been designed to resemble a forest with wallpaper patterns on the walls that connect the rooms and evoke images of trees and mountains. The examination rooms have rounded ceilings that allow for natural light to filter through creating a serene environment similar to sunlight coming through the trees.

Research

To create a comfortable waiting room, we analyzed the size of the windows and the length of the eaves. We used a model to determine how light would enter the room. Our team also took into account the safety of the space by using soft materials for the walls and floor and eliminating sharp corners from the furniture. The design was created with children in mind, and we carefully considered the interior coordination. We even prepared many color samples to choose from when deciding on the final details.

Inspiration

This work was designed based on a space like a forest where people can feel cheerful and healed when they are not feeling well.The design of the waiting room in particular was created so that children and adults of different ages would feel at ease together. The interior of the waiting room in particular is warmly welcoming with wooden objects and a large window from which one can see the trees in the garden and refresh oneself.

Image Credits

Photographer Senichiro Nogami

Project Overview

The Giving Tree Clinic has been a Bronze winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Bronze Recognition

Yusuke Tanaka was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work The Giving Tree Clinic.

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