The Queens Long Island Renal Institute (QLIRI),
a new dialysis center located at The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care
and Rehabilitation (PJI), offers state-of-the-art treatment for PJI’s resident
elders and people within NYC’s five boroughs and Long Island. Recognizing the stressful, repetitive nature
of kidney treatment and the lengthy time required for dialysis infusion, QLIRI
presents a calm, healing environment within the primary treatment area, a
welcoming reception/waiting room and comfortable staff areas.
The interior design creates a sense of comfort
and safety, with clear way finding and exceptional facility maintenance. All
elements strive to convey and achieve the highest standards of superior medical
care in a non-hospital like setting.
The primary design goal of QLIRI was to create
a non-institutional, inviting, organic, healing environment that promotes life
and encourages hope. Due to the
architectural limitations of the existing facility, including spatial
restraints and a lack of scenic views, the interior design goes beyond
convention to suggest the feeling of being outdoors. The use of nature inspired
graphics, organic floor and ceiling patterns, sky-like elements, enhanced
lighting and an uplifting color palette activates the various architectural
surfaces and offers patients and staff a soothing, comforting and visually
interesting environment.