In
Healing Mind and Body Enfold One Another,
1995-96
Omnimed
Medical Center, Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority competition.
Stainless
steel, concrete, construction materials; 25x35x35'.
Canopy/entranceway design; seating, lighting, inscription, sculpture.
Philadelphia.
Pa.
In this space, I wanted to create a welcoming, holding, space. I used
the calligraphic "enso" drawing (Works
on Paper) as the 'plan' for the curving, enfolding walls. The canopy is
based on the ideas of a tokonoma alcove or contemplative space in
a Japanese house or temple with different construction systems at each of
the four corners.
The canopy roof is stepped back in three layers. The entrance thus becomes
a more quiet step or bridge from the glaring, open parking lot to the health
care center.