Pediatric facility design for all ages

The playful exterior of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care. Image ©Jeff Goldberg/ESTO. All rights reserved

A winding ramp encourages movement in the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Image ©Jeff Goldberg/ESTO. All rights reserved

Contemporary interiors and bright colors appeal to patients at the Angie Fowler Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Institute at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. Image by Hanson Photographic

A quiet area at Angie Fowler Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Institute at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, Cleveland. Image by Hanson Photographic

Colored lights brighten the Battle Building at the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital, Charlottesville. Image by Peter Brentlinger.

Interactive artwork draws the attention of patients at the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital (bottom). Image by Peter Brentlinger

A sibling clubhouse is provided for patients’ families at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Image courtesy Golisano Children's Hospital

A family lounge is provided for patients’ families at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Image courtesy Golisano Children's Hospital

A whimsical imaging unit at Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester. Image courtesy Golisano Children's Hospital

The design of pediatric health facilities such as Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Fla., must appeal to children, adolescents and adults. Image by Johathan Hillyer Photography.

A colorful activity area at University of California, San Francisco, Benioff Children’s Hospital. Image courtesy of Stantec

Color and form create an environment that is playful but not expressly childlike at the University of California, San Francisco, Benioff Children’s Hospital. Image courtesy of Stantec