FRACTAL FACADE AT THE STATE HOSPITAL DEUTSCHLANDSBERG
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