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The Victoria Hospital’s Pediatric Unit originally hosted a family area within their unit, space for a much-needed reprieve for family members of sick children who were often at the hospital around the clock. The Ronald McDonald House’s Saskatoon branch heard that this area had fallen into some disrepair, due to heavy use.  Subsequently, the Ronald McDonald house elected to move into this space and inject some of their characteristic comfort and care to space in order to make visiting families feel more at home

Arrow’s Mechanical and Electrical teams worked closely with the experienced team from aodbt architecture and interior design to design a renovation to this space. Design considerations incorporated the fact that the hospital was fully occupied throughout construction in mind.

Upgrades to the space include room for activities, rest areas, a washer and dryer, a large washroom including a shower, workspace, a kitchenette and a large, peaceful living area. Lighting design was intended to create a home-like environment, and facilitate a wide variety of activities, from play to eating, to quiet time. Throughout the kitchen area, bell-shaped frosted glass fixtures create a warm, lamp-like feel, while the quiet room features soft, warm LED downlighting with dimmers to allow the user to create their own environment based on their needs. Recessed 2×2 LED volumetric fixtures in the play area create a bright and airy feeling and provide excellent vertical illumination, contributing to the spirit of bringing the “outdoors in.” Finally, a scene controller in the main area provides different settings for day and night, allowing occupants to dim the troffer lighting during evening hours and rely more on the perimeter downlighting and decorative pendants, creating a more intimate environment.

Arrow Engineering was awarded an IES Award for interior lighting design from IES Saskatchewan for their work on this project.