Hospice: Minimizing the Traces of Medical Care

The goal of a hospice space is not treatment but companionship, so the design direction is opposite to that of a general ward: all medical equipment is stored away or removed, the bed can be moved to the window or pushed outdoors, family members can dine and stay overnight together, and the room can accommodate the patient's personal belongings and photos. There should be a small room for private grieving, and a space large enough to accommodate the entire family. Outside the window, there should ideally be sky, trees, and visible seasonal changes. Lighting should be warm and adjustable, and sounds quiet. The overall feel should be closer to a residence than an institution. Photographed during the day with soft natural light, clearly showing the relationship between the bed, window, and family members. Avoid: Exposed medical equipment, fixed beds that cannot be moved, inability to place personal items, lack of space for family members.

Translated from Chinese by AI.

安寧空間的目標不是治療而是陪伴,因此設計的方向與一般病房相反:醫療設備全部收起或移除、床可以移動到窗邊或推到戶外、家屬能一起用餐與過夜、房間可以放進病人自己的物品與照片。要有一個可以獨自哭泣的小房間,以及一個能容納整個家族的空間。窗外最好有天空、樹與可見的季節變化。光線溫暖可調,聲音安靜。整體接近住宅而非機構。日間柔和的自然光下拍攝,床、窗與家人的位置關係清楚。避免:醫療設備外露、床固定不能移動、無法放置私人物品、缺少家屬的空間。