{"id":210353,"date":"2023-05-09T13:21:53","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T17:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/?post_type=id_project&p=210353"},"modified":"2023-05-15T09:35:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T13:35:17","slug":"perkins-and-will-family-tree-clinic","status":"publish","type":"id_project","link":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/projects\/perkins-and-will-family-tree-clinic\/","title":{"rendered":"A Community Clinic Raises the Bar for Trauma-Informed Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Words: <\/span>Lisa Di Venuta<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photography: <\/span>Gaffer Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A Community Clinic Raises the Bar for Trauma-Informed Design<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A community clinic offering sliding-scale reproductive healthcare to Twin Cities students since 1971, Family Tree is a haven for marginalized folk. Comprehensive services include STI testing and treatment, birth control, gender-affirming care, and even legal aid for queer and trans people. In 2022, the growing clinic relocated to a 17,000-square-foot new building in south Minneapolis by Perkins&Will<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A trauma-informed approach to design begins with space planning. Corridors draw sight lines to the exterior courtyard, rooted with native butterfly and pollinator-friendly plants, and translucent windows in exam rooms invite daylight while maintaining privacy. \u201cAll the entry and circulation paths are clear, simple, and inclusive,\u201d Perkins&Will operations director Cara Prosser notes. The main waiting room showcases vivid murals by a local artist and offers varied seating options to suit patients\u2019 diverse needs. Throughout, the team chose patterns and colors that would reduce visual distraction. Ultimately, Family Tree is a model for the future of healthcare, raising the bar to ensure patients are physically, mentally, and emotionally well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Tree Clinic by Perkins&Will Features Pops of Color <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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