THE JUNGLE GYM
The site for this project was the courtyard within the emergency
department at the National Institute of Children's Health in Karachi,
Pakistan. The goal was to transform this space into an oasis of
entertainment and respite for patients and their families, particularly
the siblings of sick children. The aim was to make the emergency wing
feel more welcoming and less clinical, in order to alleviate the anxiety
and apprehension that patients and families often experience in
hospital settings. By creating a child-friendly zone for play and
distraction, the courtyard could become a source of comfort during
stressful times of injury and illness. Overall, the project sought to
improve the hospital experience for children and families navigating the
emergency department.
Coalesce
Dec-2018
Karachi, Pakistan