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The welcoming infill building was designed to create a bold and inviting presence on the street.

Planned Parenthood Queens

Sleek and uplifting, Planned Parenthood Queens embodies the mission of quality care for all.

Planned Parenthood of New York City sought an open, light-filled, uplifting Article 28 reproductive health facility that would be an expression of the future of the organization, welcome the diverse residents of the borough, evoke respect for patient dignity and individual reproductive health choice, and provide an excellent patient experience, particularly for the youth in the borough. Simple, clean and logical floor plans provide an efficient and easy patient flow while maximizing the limited light. Waiting rooms with large windows are located on the front façade and fire stairs are transformed into open, spatially delightful communicating stairs with fire-rated glass, natural light, bright colors and custom graphics. Taking advantage of a zoning set-back, the recovery room is naturally lit by skylights. The sleek, white aesthetic is punctuated with a bold color system and custom graphics. The youthful, calm and joyous architecture offers an uplifting experience for patients and staff and serves as a model for future reproductive health facilities.

Waiting areas are located along the street wall, creating a public presence for the institution.
Waiting areas are located along the street wall, creating a public presence for the institution.
The plan organization is clear, simple and easy to navigate. A system of color accents provides spatial variety and wayfinding for patients of all backgrounds and languages.
The plan organization is clear, simple and easy to navigate. A system of color accents provides spatial variety and wayfinding for patients of all backgrounds and languages.
The asymmetrically composed facade stands out from its neighbors yet is sensitive to the scale of the street.
The asymmetrically composed facade stands out from its neighbors yet is sensitive to the scale of the street.
The bright entry space incorporates security while being inviting to all.
The bright entry space incorporates security while being inviting to all.
The entry is transparent and light filled.
The entry is transparent and light filled.
Fire-rated glass, natural light, and colorful graphics transform ordinary fire stairs into light-filled communicating stairs.
Fire-rated glass, natural light, and colorful graphics transform ordinary fire stairs into light-filled communicating stairs.
Located along the front street facade, the main waiting area and other public spaces are bright, sleek, and airy.
Located along the front street facade, the main waiting area and other public spaces are bright, sleek, and airy.
Curved forms and color highlights enliven the pristine white spaces throughout.
Curved forms and color highlights enliven the pristine white spaces throughout.
Framed views, natural light, and bold color encourage stair use.
Framed views, natural light, and bold color encourage stair use.
Waiting areas on both floors are located along the street wall and are divided into smaller, more intimate seating areas.
Waiting areas on both floors are located along the street wall and are divided into smaller, more intimate seating areas.
Color accents provide orientation while bringing delight to the clinical area and other spaces without natural light.
Color accents provide orientation while bringing delight to the clinical area and other spaces without natural light.
The comprehensive color system is carefully coordinated between lighting, signage, and interior finishes throughout.
The comprehensive color system is carefully coordinated between lighting, signage, and interior finishes throughout.
The skylit recovery area is calm and unique, using a color transition to reflect the diversity of Planned Parenthood Queens' patients.
The skylit recovery area is calm and unique, using a color transition to reflect the diversity of Planned Parenthood Queens' patients.
The administrative offices bring natural light into interior spaces on the second floor.
The administrative offices bring natural light into interior spaces on the second floor.
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Patient Flow

An intensive programming phase enabled PPNYC to take a fresh look at the organization and design of their centers. Diagrams developed by SYA assisted PPNYC in refining patient flow and identifying opportunities for gaining efficiencies in space and workflow, with the goal of achieving the best possible patient and staff experience.

Creating an Appropriate “Atmosphere”

SYA utilized concept boards to assist PPNYC in determining the appropriate feeling and experience for patients and staff.

Development of Interior Options

Construction