WOODLAND THEMED CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

This state-of-the-art children’s hospital received a touch of IDS magic to complement its existing decor. The design goal was to create a whimsical woodland theme that felt modern and kid-friendly, while avoiding overly cartoonish elements. IDS’s contemporary sculpting and painting style provided the perfect solution.

• Main Lobby
  A sculpted family of bears—a mother and her two cubs—welcome patients and families as they enter, setting a friendly and comforting tone.

• Wayfinding Features
  Down the hall near the gift shop, two structural pillars are wrapped in custom vinyl to resemble birch trees. This repeating birch motif is carried throughout all five floors of the hospital. Overhead, color-changing LED ceiling lights create different moods, refreshing the look of the corridor.

• Child Minding Room
  A pale birch-colored tree accented with colorful sculpted mushrooms highlights the room’s entrance, accompanied by custom wayfinding signage. Inside, a calming nature mural establishes a peaceful atmosphere, while a shallow sculpted tree surround adds texture and depth. Overhead, sculpted bluebirds and barn swallows float from the ceiling, bringing the mural to life.

• Office Details
  Two sleek tree branch coat racks bring a natural touch into the office, offering functional yet stylish details that put young patients at ease.