Post by KSA Interiors

Throwing it back to the late 1990s and this pediatric playroom designed for Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Virginia. At a time when many healthcare environments still felt highly institutional, this space was designed to transport young patients somewhere entirely different. Throughout the pediatric unit, the ceiling told a story—transitioning from sunrise to sunset as patients moved through the space. In the playroom, a cove-lit night sky came alive with fiber optic lights that reflected constellations visible in the Shenandoah Valley at different times of the year. 🌌 Playful animal silhouettes, interactive activities, and destination-style architectural features helped create an environment centered on imagination, discovery, and comfort rather than the clinical nature of a hospital. It's a reminder that healthcare design has always been about more than function. Sometimes the most meaningful spaces are the ones that spark wonder, provide a distraction, and let kids simply be kids. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #HealthcareDesign #PediatricDesign #InteriorDesign #DesignThrowback