Children's Specialized Hospital
| Pool Type: |
Indoor Leisure
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| Project Type: |
Wellness
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| Project Service: |
Design Services
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| Location: |
New Brunswick, NJ
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| Completion Status: |
Completed
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| Date Completed: |
Nov 2007
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| Architect: |
HKS Architects
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| Description: |
The five-story Children’s Specialized Hospital includes four above grade floors and one below grade that offers a child-focused natatorium based on a combination of design elements, ultimately inspired by the rehabilitative needs of children.
Aquatic designers Counsilman-Hunsaker and architects HKS, Inc. designed the kid-friendly 800 SF shallow water, slip resistant therapy pool with a ceiling track patient lift system, ramp entry, and an underwater shelf for sitting. In addition to a programmable chemical automation system, the pool water is routinely monitored and treated by UV sterilization to kill bacteria, viruses, molds and their spores and to continuously remove chloramines.
The welcoming aquatic therapy area uses a combination of well-being and aesthetic amenities. Since patients typically perform better in environments with daylight, the pool is below grade yet includes the use of skylights and light wells in providing generous amounts of natural light. Another inspiring design feature to increase good mood and physical energy is the use of colorful tiles surrounding the wheelchair-accessible pool.
Design Awards
2008 - ‘Dream Designs’ award from Aquatics International magazine
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Articles
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