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17-25 October 2026

The Healing Pod

Giving patients and caretakers with little access to the outside world a connection to nature.

Hosted by Architecture of Cure

This project is now archived and was part of DDW20

The Healing Pod @ Inspiratie Centrum NFH
The Healing Pod @ Inspiratie Centrum NFH
Architecture of Cure
The Healing Pod, by Architecture of Cure, is a small space that provides a connection to nature for patients and caregivers in healthcare facilities who have little access to it.
Being a patient or caregiver in a healthcare setting can be highly stressful. The Healing Pod is here to change that. Inspired by professor Roger Ulrich’s research on the positive effects of nature on patients, the Healing Pod uses a soft sensory experi
The Healing Pod @ Inspiratie Centrum NFH
The Healing Pod @ Inspiratie Centrum NFH
Architecture of Cure
Architecture of Cure
Architecture of Cure

About Architecture of Cure

Architects and designers have a responsibility when designing healthcare buildings and places of health. Not only to provide a safe and logistical building, but to facilitate a holistic recovery process and provide a safe haven for healing and wellbeing for patients and caregivers alike. Architecture of Cure is a design studio that researches healing environments and designs experiences based around health and wellness. It was founded by Dutch designer Anna Pelgrim.

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Founder Anna Pelgrim

Partners

Sponsored by The Healing Pod
Sponsored by The Healing Pod
Sponsored by The Healing Pod

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