Methodist Willowbrook
Houston, Texas
Set on 20 acres, Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a 68-bed, full-service community hospital, complete with inpatient and outpatient services. In keeping with the hospital’s commitment to the healing environment, there is a strong focus on a series of garden rooms that surround the main building. Connecting these garden rooms is a serpentine path that can easily be accessed by patients, staff, and visitors.
Partially enclosed by stucco walls and vine covered arbors, garden rooms function as individual courtyards. Each garden is designed to relay an intimate and personal scale, and is distinguished through its water features, plantings, and materials. While some courts are defined by a minimalist approach that uses primarily whites, greens, and grays, others are noted for their vibrant colors, fragrances, and textures.