Healthcare2022 Design Showcase Honorable Mention: Munroe-Meyer Institute

2022 Design Showcase Honorable Mention: Munroe-Meyer Institute


Faced with an aging facility, the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) in Omaha, Neb., set out to transform a former office building into a new home for the research institute and specialty clinic. The goal was for it to house the instituteโ€™s more than 100 services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

The project, submitted to the Design Showcase by Altus Architectural Studios Inc. (Omaha), was completed in June 2021. It includes a 200,000-square-foot renovation of the office building as well as 21,000 square feet of new construction that included an aquatic center and gymnasium.

The project team utilized a set of research-based guiding principles to create a sensory-friendly environment. Design features include soothing colors, controlled lighting, and respite nooks that would serve a range of patients, including those on the autism spectrum or with severe behavioral issues.

The team also worked to create a space that doesnโ€™t feel childlike, to appeal to patients of all ages. Solutions range from employing color to engage and enhance wayfinding to utilizing positive distractions to mitigate stress.

Furthermore, acoustics, material selection, and tactile finishes were chosen to withstand heavy use but retain a welcoming and comfortable feel, while unique spaces were planned specifically for intended uses such as occupational therapy rooms and early-intervention classrooms.

Anne DiNardo is executive editor of Healthcare Design. She can be reached at anne.dinardo@emeraldx.com.

Learn more about the Design Showcase winners during an awards luncheon at the 2022 HCD Conference + Expo, taking place Oct. 8-11, in San Antonio. The program will also honor the winners of Healthcare Designโ€™s Remodel/Renovation Competition and Rising Stars programs. For more details and to register, visit HCDexpo.com.



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