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Livsrum - Herlev Hospital

Author

Term

4. term

Publication year

2017

Submitted on

Pages

113

Abstract

Specialet beskriver processen bag et forslag til et nyt "Livsrum" – et rådgivningscenter for kræftramte – ved Herlev Hospital. I 2000’erne identificerede kræftforeningen et behov for udvidet rådgivning og udviklede Livsrum som et åbent tilbud med fokus på både krop og sind. Med afsæt i teorier om helende arkitektur – design, der støtter sundhed og trivsel – undersøger projektet, hvordan mennesker bevæger sig i bygningen, og hvilke oplevelser rummene giver. Forslaget prioriterer store, fælles rum, der hylder fællesskab og liv, suppleret af mindre rum og zoner i tilknytning til de sociale områder, hvor man kan trække sig tilbage, meditere eller finde ro i en bekymringstynget periode. Derudover anvendes bæredygtige greb for at opnå et behageligt indeklima og leve op til fremtidige energikrav.

This thesis presents the design process for a proposal for a new "Livsrum," a cancer counselling centre, at Herlev Hospital. In the 2000s, the cancer society identified a need for expanded counselling and developed Livsrum as an open service focused on both body and mind. Drawing on theories of healing architecture—design that supports health and well-being—the project examines how people move through the building and what experiences the spaces offer. The proposal emphasises generous social areas that celebrate community and life, complemented by smaller rooms and zones adjacent to these areas where visitors can withdraw, meditate, or find mental respite during a worrying period. The project also applies sustainability principles to ensure a pleasant indoor climate while meeting future energy standards.

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