I know almost nothing about healthcare design, which is unfortunate, because it is one of the most important areas of architectural service. This space was designed by a firm called Lomanco and Pitts in association with the Boston firm of Ellenzweig. It is part of the Worcester Recovery Center, which will provide care for people with mental disorders. The buildings are designed to convey a sense of shelter, and create a transitional environment for patients. From what I can tell, they're pulling it off pretty well. Hospital and healthcare architecture seems to resist terminal design conditions. Spaces get worn out quickly and technology gets changed every decade or so.
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