P4 - Hospitals That Heal - Redesigning Healthcare Spaces with Architect Chandrika Sahay

In this powerful episode of Design and Dialogues, we dive into the world of healthcare architecture with Chandrika Sahay, the award-winning architect behind Meraki Dezine. With over two decades of experience, Chandrika is leading a much-needed shift in how hospitals are designed — with empathy, emotion, and the end user in mind.💡 Why do most hospitals still feel cold and clinical?🌿 How does biophilic design reduce patient anxiety?🎨 Can art, greenery, and thoughtful layouts truly change medical outcomes? From designing themed MRI and CT scan rooms to building hospital spaces that feel like resorts, Chandrika shares insights that challenge everything you think you know about medical spaces.In this episode, we explore:-Why design matters in a patient’s healing journey-Stories behind India’s most thoughtfully designed hospitals-How waiting areas can create quality moments for families-The balance between function, hygiene, and emotional comfort-The future of healthcare architecture in India🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiring conversations at the intersection of design, wellness, and human experience.📍 Guest: Chandrika Sahay — Principal Architect, Meraki Dezine🏆 Featured in “100 Most Powerful Women in Architecture & Design”🌐 Connect: Instagram🎙️ Hosted by Atharva Lath📌 Podcast: Design and Dialogues — Exploring design, architecture, ideas and everything in between!🌐 Connect: Instagram#HealthcareDesign #HospitalArchitecture #BiophilicDesign #MerakiDezine #DesignPodcast #DesignAndDialogues #ArchitectureIndia #HealingSpaces #HumanCentricDesign #InteriorArchitecture