Claude-Simon Langlois
The Institute for Specialized Medicine & Intervention (ISMI)
Firm LocationToronto, Canada
CompanyHOK
Lead ArchitectSara Dagovic, Sr. Project Interior Designer
Design TeamN/a
ClientThe Institute for Specialized Medicine & Intervention (ISMI)
The Institute for Specialized Medicine & Intervention (ISMI) was created to be an inclusive environment for marginalized people by eliminating boundaries to access quality care. The clinic’s design seeks to alleviate anxieties and promote healing in patients. The design team used three key elements: perceived control, eliminating obstacles, and biophilic design, to reduce stressors, providing patients with a calming space to receive personalized care with options to relax and decompress after a procedure. The design has attracted exceptional talent and provided a turning point in healing.