Christine Nickl-Weller – författare

As life expectancy is extended, medical procedures continually advance and competition between health care providers intensifies, hospital design becomes increasingly important. The idea that patients benefit from their surroundings has been acknowledged for some time, but it is only now that this concept has become the key to architectural solutions when building or redesigning hospitals and health care facilities. Drawing on over 60 examples from across the world, this volume illustrates the contemporary approach to hospital architecture. Today, architects and interior designers are striving to combat the typical sterile hospital atmosphere with innovative and exciting concepts, whilst still, of course, maintaining a high level of hygiene and functionality. The projects chosen range from new private clinics to extensions and conversions of large inner-city clinical centers and specialized hospitals.

What is good architecture? What challenges does the digital revolution hold for planning and design? Is having your own workspace important for your creativity? How does co-creation impact the design process? Can you do architecture without coffee? Looking back over forty-five years of work, Nickl & Partner architecture office pose forty-five questions, both large and small, about architecture. The responses by the firm’s founders, employees, experts, and partners range from discussions of global trends to personal experiences. The stories and projects introduced here provide an immediate and entertaining snapshot of the current state of architectural design, as well as a view of its future. Presents a showcase of works by the internationally acclaimed architecture firm Features engaging interviews and a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes Includes expert contributions on trends in the field of architecture for healthcare and research institutions