This project epitomizes a visionary use of flooring solutions, seamlessly blending functionality and aesthetics in this crucial healthcare setting. The flooring design and installation was instrumental in achieving a harmonious environment that caters to both the practical and visual needs of the facility. Shaw Contract’s resilient sheet material takes center stage in the operating and recover rooms, embodying our commitment to maintaining a pristine and resilient environment crucial for pediatric procedures and MRI sessions. The flooring not only ensures a sterile backdrop but also aligns seamlessly with the high-traffic demands of these critical spaces. In the common spaces, luxury vinyl tile accented Tarkett’s cove base with was chosen not only to ensure durability and ease of maintenance but also contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, creating a warm and inviting ambiance for patients, families, and staff. Carpet tile was introduced in the administrative spaces and reading areas to bring a touch of comfort and acoustic enhancement. This choice compliments the overall aesthetic while creating a cohesive and visually appealing environment conducive to collaboration and relaxation. During the project, we encountered subfloor and expansion joint challenges onsite. However, through collaboration with Shaw Contract, we identified Shaw Quickfill as the optimal solution.The Shaw technical team proved to be highly cooperative, offering ease of communication, and provided a written warranty for the product, ensuring the reliability of our chosen solution. The thoughtfully curated flooring products and solutions symbolizes a dedication to excellence in healthcare design, where flooring serves as a linchpin in creating a space that is both practical and comforting for young patients and their families.
Nancy Thiel, founder and principal of Thiel Architecture + Design, is a licensed architect and an interior designer. With 40+ years’ experience working with luminaries in the architecture world, including Michael Graves, Robert A.M. Stern, and Rockwell Group, where she served as a studio leader, Thiel’s extensive portfolio includes single-family homes and multi-story residences, hotels, restaurants, retail, fitness clubs, offices, theaters, schools and shopping centers. She is a member of the AIA, holds NCARB certification and is a LEED accredited professional. Prior to her career in architecture, Thiel was a dancer and choreographer.
Thiel Architecture + Design is an award-winning multi-disciplinary architecture, interior design, planning, and product design firm with offices in CT and NY. The firm’s work focuses on high-end residential design as well as hospitality, contract, and retail projects. Thiel Architecture + Design’s work has been featured in Interior Design, Architype, New York and Connecticut Cottages and Gardens, Connecticut Magazine, Archello, and Fast Company magazines. In 2022, the firm received a Connecticut AIA Excellence award for Interior Architecture. Thiel earned a BA from Penn State University and her Master of Architecture degree from Syracuse University.