Designing for Healing: The Power of Healthcare Interior Design with Giselle Newman AAIA, RID| AB Ep. 32

“Healthcare design isn’t just about meeting codes — it’s about restoring dignity, supporting care, and shaping outcomes.”
— Giselle Newman,  Award-Winning Healthcare Interior Designer 

In this inspiring episode of Architecture Beyond, we sit down with nationally recognized healthcare interior designer Giselle Newman, AAIA, RID whose award-winning work spans hospitals, clinics, and environments that put human well-being at the core of design.

Giselle shares her journey from early design ambitions to becoming a leading voice in healthcare interiors — and what it takes to design spaces where healing truly begins. She unpacks her most impactful projects, the evolution of the field, and how collaboration with architects can lead to radically better outcomes.

Whether you’re a student exploring design paths or an experienced professional looking to better understand this vital discipline, this episode offers rare insight into one of the most complex and rewarding sectors of our industry.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

• How healthcare interior design has evolved — and where it's going
• The role of evidence-based design in shaping patient-centered spaces
• Strategies for effective collaboration between architects and interior designers
• Career advice for young professionals pursuing this powerful design path
• Why recognition and awards are just one part of the bigger design legacy

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