“Because, in the end, I can think of no more nobler cause, than bringing comfort to someone going through a difficult time.”– Kurt Johnson During these challenging times, the importance of healthcare design is being brought to the forefront again, and, with good reason. Even before social ...
Mother nature never goes out of style, but over the past several months, we have seen the popularity of vector graphics in healthcare design increase. Vector graphics are interpretations of our images with a more stylized sensibility, maintaining photo realism but with unlimited scalability. According to Manda ...
Faith Regional Health Services (FRHS) was a bold, groundbreaking project that was an innovative collaboration between Avant Architects, Koroseal Interior Products and Kurt Johnson Photography. FRHS, the primary healthcare provider in Norfolk, Nebraska and surrounding communities, added a 109,000 square-foot medical office ...
One of the perks of my job as a nature photographer for healthcare environments is having to immerse myself in the most amazing landscapes all in the name of work. Last fall, I was lucky enough to travel through the stunning landscapes of the Pacific Northwest on my journey to capture healing images of the ...
1). Go for a 30 minute walk outside.Even a small amount of time spent in nature can open you to new ideas, reduce blood pressure and increase your sense of gratitude. Plus, getting outdoors allows you to get a healthy dose of Vitamin D. 2). Keep a plant on your desk. Plants have been known to ...
We love working with healthcare clients who are as passionate about the healing benefits of nature imagery as we are. We got involved in the installation for Providence Medical Center in Wayne, NE early, which gave us the flexibility to use many different types of products to fit the design aesthetic the facility was ...
Color is a powerful tool when trying to create a certain feeling in a healthcare environment. Yellow exudes positivity and light, mimicking the effects of the sun shining. It’s the brightest of the visible color spectrum and is noticed more by the human eye than any other color (colorpsychology.org). Yellow can ...
Environments play a huge role in patient satisfaction and well-being. More and more research indicates changes to the interior design of healthcare facilities can have significant impacts for patients, visitors and staff. Incorporating artwork that is backed by the principles of evidence-based ...
A patient being treated for breast cancer at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis recently reached out to us on social media with these kind words about our installation there: “My radiation oncology center has the prettiest photography, all beautifully framed, on its walls. This wildflower landscape ...
“A moral society is ultimately measured by how it treats those in distress and challenge, and how it treats those who dedicate their lives to helping those people.” – Governor Jay Nixon We were recently involved in a ground-breaking healthcare project at the newly constructed Fulton State Hospital in ...
