FRACTAL FACADE
Our ScienceDesignLab is honored to collaborate on such an important project, where our neuroscience research on fractal patterns has been implemented for the first time on a large-scale surface: the facade of the State Hospital Deutschlandsberg in Austria. The expansion of the palliative care unit, designed by INNOCAD architecture, goes far beyond traditional construction – it shapes an environment that reflects compassion, dignity, and healing. The facade, a white steel ribbon perforated with fractal patterns, serves both as a sunshade and a gateway to nature, promoting a sense of peace and connection. This science-driven design, developed in collaboration with Dr. Richard Taylor from the University of Oregon and Fractals Research, incorporates the stress-reducing properties of fractals while enhancing the diffusion of daylight.
Credits: © Paul Ott