Memorial Medical Center Psychiatric Unit

E4H collaborated with the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center to renovate the 8th floor of the H building, as part of a multi-phased project. The project includes a renovated Psychiatric unit, updated Medical/Surgical patient rooms, Pharmacy, and support space to meet Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) Guidelines.

The psychiatric unit includes updated patient rooms, new social spaces, and support areas. Diverse space types allow choice of social engagement during a patient’s stay. A dedicated quiet social room benefits small group or individual activities such as art or puzzles. The adjacent sensory room offers peaceful space for reflection. Various furniture solutions provided in the noisy social space accommodate in-unit dining, television viewing and monitored computer access.

Elements of biophilic design were integrated throughout the unit. A large, biophilic ceiling light mimics the sun’s natural movement throughout the day, and creates a calming focal feature in the social room. Respite areas with built-in bench seating are located in the corridors and adjacent to the nurse station as a central gathering zone. A warm color palette with natural wood finishes, and large landscape wall graphics located strategically throughout the space support a natural and comforting environment for healing.

E4H also completed a Medical Surgical suite, Pharmacy and additional support spaces in 2020.