Lisa Hays

Interior Design, 2014

The 1893 vacant Fire Station No.10 located on West Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio, has been re-purposed to serve as an outpatient cancer infusion center. It is located in an area that has a higher than average cancer rate and is medically underserved. In addition to the projected aging population and increase cancer cases, it called for a center that is conveniently located to facilitate transportation needs and stress reduction.

The redesigned fire house will envelope the user groups psychologically and physiologically, while functioning in a holistic manner. The environment was considered for the patient, the patient’s guest, and the medical staff. It captures the historic spirit of its past while providing an environment of privacy and dignity for the patient. A nod to the original fire poles transforms into inspiration for visual installations.

A modest grocery store that offers fresh and prepared produce, pre-made single and family dinner portions, and other nutritional substances is located in the front of the first floor. It is critical that patients undergoing treatment maintain their nutritional needs and guard their immune system. They are at heightened risk for infection and this could affect their ability to continue treatment. This area does not offer many choices for patients to purchase such goods. The store is open for the public, offers home delivery service, and has a small on-site dining area to enjoy a cup of tea.

Lisa Hays will be graduating from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Interior Design, and also Product Development (Residential Design).  Her previous degrees in Psychology and Sociology enable her to approach design with a strong understanding of the relationship of the environment and the human experience.