March/April 2023: Wellness special section

The Wellness Focus section of our March/April 2023 issue focuses on current projects and products that assist with healthcare and self-care. Three case studies, selected to be diverse in location and program, demonstrate the importance of making space for care, from personal retreats to clinics to more community-oriented activities. Additionally, AN’s product pages showcase finishes, systems, and devices to specify when working on your next health-forward commission.

Also included:

· Case Study: Salmela Architect’s Wild Rice Retreat in Bayfield, Wisconsin, expands a restaurant of its own design to become a center for arts and well-being.

· Case Study: Alda Ly Architecture’s locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn for Tia, a women’s healthcare provider, make medical visits less intimidating and more inviting.

· Case Study: Wheeler Kearns Architects’s Broadway Youth Center in Chicago offers essential care to Chicago’s LGBTQ youth behind its stacked and quilted brick facade.

· Products: furnishings, lighting, surfaces & textiles, acoustics, air purifying systems

· Resources