Waiting
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Product • By James Burleigh • Mylo
Mylo
The Mylo benching system is available in a choice of solid woods, fabrics and width spans. Mylo can be used as an island composition or sited against a wall and is ideal for waiting areas, receptions and gallery spaces. The solid wooden sections elimate the need for a separate coffee table, keeping everything minimal and streamlined. More
Project • By Metcalfe Architecture & Design • Hospitals
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Buerger Center
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia looked to Metcalfe to design innovative and playful interactive experiences within the new Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care.
Metcalfe brought the idea of “Children in Motion” to life through environmental graphics, including over two hundred larger-than-life photographs placed in elevator lobbies, at check-in desks, and in exam rooms.
The graphics are visually appealing, provide essential wayfinding assistance, and enhance comfort and healing — purposefully distracting from intimidating exam room machinery. Each exam room identifier contains a unique photograph to help parents find their child. Exam rooms were renumbered to improve patient flow.
Interactive pieces scattered througho... More