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WARM NEST PROVIDES A CALMING ENVIRONMENT FOR RECOVERY ARK-SHELTER and ARCHEKTA showcase their expertise in creating calm environments with Warm Nest, a _Maggie Center_ in BELGIUM. The
HEALTHCARE FACILITY is designed to provide a comfortable setting while patients receive cancer treatment and heal. Maggie Keswick Jencks conceptualized the _Maggie Center _after experiencing
cancer diagnosis, treatment, remission and recurrence. Her insights were valuable in pioneering a new architectural approach to cancer care. In Warm Nest each room is specifically designed
to reflect the level of intimacy and the emotions that occur within. Ark-shelter and ARCHEKTA showcase their expertise in creating calm environments with Warm Nest images by BoysPlayNice |
@boysplaynice ARCHITECTS USE NEUROSCIENCE TO DESIGN BETTER SPACES The DESIGN PRACTICE Ark-shelter specializes in PREFABRICATED dwelling constructions with organic materials, dark tones and
heavy glazing, exuding a sense of peace. The feelings evoked in these dwellings are what AZ Zeno wished to capture in the healing center. In the design process, Ark-Shelter teamed up with
ARCHEKTA, and collaborated with a neuroscientist in order to better grasp the influence of space on the human consciousness. The task was to carefully analyze the various emotional
touchpoints that occur through cancer treatment and to construct ‘brain healthy spaces’. the healthcare facility is designed to provide a comfortable setting while patients heal A CALMING
AND COMFORTABLE SPACE WHERE PATIENTS REGAIN STRENGTH The concept for Warm Nest is a welcoming, non-intrusive space that focuses on calm gatherings, time to regain strength, and the journey
to recovery. A soft ramp leads to the entrance and almost every inch of the building has views to the outdoors. The light wood interiors coupled with abundant windows removes the hospital
look and feel from the facility. A comfortable courtyard provides a serene slice of nature while protecting from the wind. Maggie Centers pioneer a new architectural approach to cancer care