Hospitals are for healing, right? So why do most fall short when it comes to the design aspect of the building? They always seem to be imposing, cold, sterile, and impossible to navigate. But there are some shining stars out there that take a completely different approach. Take King's Mill Hospital in the UK, for example. 
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The designer chose warm colors for the entrance, drawing visitors into the building and putting them at ease. 
The colors become cooler blues and greens around the sides of the building, reflecting the countryside location and providing a calming feeling.
This color coding also helps to direct visitors to the appropriate areas of the building.
I just love that the designers have broken out of the monochromatic box to give patients, visitors, and staff a cheerful, uplifting environment in which to work and heal.
What do you think of this building?