Patients Have a Choice

These photos are from the Piedmont Neuroscience Center here in Atlanta. I worked on this project with Architect, Marisabel Marratt, during my time at Stanley Beaman Sears .

This high-tech, trendsetting environment, is an amazing achievement in Health care design. How many times have you been to the doctor and felt trapped, in a tiny room, with no window? Here the patient is given a great view of the outside, a warm accent wall, and a simple floor pattern, to put them at ease. Doctors seem to run on their own time. This space captures the patient's attention and distracts them from watching the clock. I have learned from experience, and my mentors at Stanley Beaman Sears, that a doctor's office should reflect the standard of care they give. Patients have a choice. Stains on the floor and chipped laminate are a sign of poor maintenance. If a medical practice can't maintain their space, how can you trust them to maintain your health? I am speaking from personal experience. While looking for an OBGYN during my pregnancy, I switched from a practice in Gwinnett to a practice in Atlanta. The practice in Gwinnett had stains everywhere, tiny exam rooms, and appeared extremely cluttered. The office in Atlanta was warm and inviting, with a view of nature. It was worth the drive for peace of mind during my pregnancy.