Spinal Cord Injury Center Design Guide
July 1990 (Rev. Jan. 2004)
Functions (cont.):
B. Passive Patients, staff and visitors.
1. Visitor Areas Due to the nature of hospitalization and potential length
of stay, a separate, private area for visiting would contribute to the
overall rehabilitation process.
a. A private, pleasant area providing picnic tables with a variety of
seating combinations, barbecue facilities and nearby sources of
drinking water.
b. A child's play area to occupy visiting children's restless
moments and excess energies.
c. Games facilities
2. Random seating areas located at various activity centers for
observing activity, visiting or outdoor relaxation.
3. Extrinsic site amenities, such as landscaping, fountains and pools,
contributing to the pleasure of the space.
Office of Facilities Management
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