Based on the wish of Abdullah, a little boy who had cancer and did not want to spend any more time in hospital, KACCH (Kuwait Association for the care of Children in Hospital ) organized a specialized medical team to help Abdullah’s mother take care of her son at home until. He died six months later but was surrounded by his family and favorite things.
This case is what actually brought forward the concept of Bayt Abdullah Children’s Hospice (BACCH). The project is to allow children with terminal conditions to be looked after at home or in the hospice itself.
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The Project:
. Land : 20,000 square meters authorized by His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed and leased from the Ministry of Social Affairs for a nominal sum per annum, located in the Sulaibikhat Bay area.
• Design Consultants and Site Supervisors : Gulf Consult
• Main Contractors : Al-Ahmadiah
• Ferris wheel, magic carpet and rooftop walkway design : Marks Barfield Architects, London (designers of the London Eye)
• Interior Design : NBBJ Architectural and Specialist Interior Designers, Ohio, USA
• Marketing and PR: Blu-Grey
Flipping through my latest Interior Design Magazine issue, I was reviewing the winning projects when I came across NBBJ’s award as “Best in Category” for Hospice care for this particular project.
About the Competition (From Editor at Large):
“Outstanding originality and excellence in the planning and design of healthcare interior spaces characterize the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) winners of the inaugural Healthcare Interior Competition. The winners of the competition were selected from over 100 submissions from around the globe by an expert panel of interior design professionals, who specialize in healthcare interiors.
Winners were announced in four categories that included Ambulatory Care Centers, Hospice Care, Hospitals, and Senior Living & Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities. The Best of Competition was selected from the Best of Category winners. “
About NBBJ:
For almost 70 years, NBBJ, a leading global architecture and design firm, has helped companies and organizations create innovative places. From top-performing world headquarters–including Reebok, Starbucks and Telenor–to state-of-the-art healthcare facilities–including collaboration on 9 of the top 14 US News and World Report Honor Roll hospitals–NBBJ has designed communities, buildings, products, environments, and digital experiences that enhance people’s lives.
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Editor At Large and Interior Design Magazine
I almost thought it was a mall of some sort. Then again, I guess that's what all the bright, child-friendly colors, furniture, and decor are for.
Comment by David Haller — 26 Feb ’13 @ 4:29 am
true, especially that the purpose of this project is to make the ill children feel happier in a normally depressing environment 🙂
Comment by Sahar — 27 Feb ’13 @ 3:29 pm
For almost 70 years, NBBJ, a leading global architecture and design firm, has helped companies and organizations create innovative places. From top-performing world headquarters–including Reebok, Starbucks and Telenor–to state-of-the-art healthcare
Comment by adam — 17 Aug ’13 @ 11:12 pm
..Living a healthy lifestyle also calls for paying keen attention to emotional well being. When a person is able to maintain a balance and enjoy a positive outlook on life, stress levels are likely to be lower and so is overall satisfaction with life….
Comment by Radiologic techno... — 28 Sep ’13 @ 12:00 pm