Proj S01 – Alexandra Hospital: Biophilic Immersive Therapy

Releaf: Biophilic Immersive Therapy

Integrating biophilic design elements into hospital environments to create a recuperative atmosphere that enhances the well-being of patients and nurses alike.

Introducing Proj S01 – Alexandra Hospital: Biophilic Immersive Therapy

Biophilic Immersive Therapy is an innovative intervention designed specifically for hospital wards caring for delirious and elderly patients. By integrating interactive plant pegs with a responsive pegboard, this system triggers dynamic nature-inspired projections on the ceiling. The installation harnesses the soothing influence of nature — often lacking in clinical settings — to help stabilise mood, reduce agitation, and promote mental well-being. Through tactile engagement and immersive visual stimulation, the project creates a healing ambience that supports patient recovery and improves overall ward atmosphere.

Team members

Clarise Ang Qi Yi (EPD), Poon Jun Zhe (ASD), Lim Kai En Christopher (DAI), Chin Wei Ming (DAI), Chua Min Jie Michelle (EPD), Nikhita Elizabeth George (ASD), Yip Ze Sheng Brighton (DAI)

Instructors:

Franklin Anariba
Sumbul Khan

Writing Instructors:

Rashmi Kumar
Dominic Quah

Problem

Hospital wards are often sterile and unstimulating, leaving patients with little to do and minimal connection to nature. ReLeaf addresses this by introducing a modular pegboard system that encourages tactile interaction and activates calming, nature-inspired projections. Designed to improve patient engagement and support recovery, ReLeaf brings a sense of life and comfort back into clinical spaces

"How might we integrate biophilic elements into hospital environments to create a recuperative atmosphere that enhances the well-being of patients and nurses alike?"

Solution

Biophilic Projection Based Pegboard

ReLeaf is a user-friendly, therapeutic tool designed for hospital patients—especially in geriatric wards—who face long stays and limited stimulation.
Developed with healthcare professionals, ReLeaf offers an accessible, scalable way to support recovery and well-being in clinical settings.

System Overview

Overview and Design Consideration

Design Iterations

Peg Design Iteration

VERSION 1

VERSION 2

VERSION 2.1

VERSION 3

Final Iteration

Pegboard Design Iteration

VERSION 1

VERSION 2

VERSION 3

VERSION 4

VERSION 5

VERSION 6

Final Iteration

User Experience

When the pegs are placed into the pegboard,

it generates a biophilic projection.

Exploded schematics

Biophilic Renders

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Base Renders

Day-time layered renders

Night-time layered renders

Product Clicks

User Validation

ReLeaf was tested on-site with Alexandra Hospital’s Healthcare Redesign Team, who confirmed its potential to enhance patient care through its therapeutic, evidence-based design. Hands-on feedback helped refine the experience, while user testing showed strong scores for intuitiveness and overall engagement. These results highlight ReLeaf’s promise as a practical, patient-friendly solution ready for real-world application

(results based on user survey conducted with client)

ReLeaf fills a critical gap in patient care by transforming sterile hospital wards into engaging, restorative spaces.

Co-designed with healthcare professionals, it combines tactile interaction with calming biophilic visuals to support recovery without disrupting clinical routines.

Scalable, user–friendly, and grounded in evidence-based design, ReLeaf brings a human touch back to healthcare – making therapeutic environments more effective and more humane.

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Acknowledgements

We gratefully acknowledge Alexandra Hospital Healthcare Redesign for their invaluable mentorship and support in guiding our capstone project. Special thanks to Dr Alexander Yip and his dedicated team who contributed to project’s conceptualization, testing, and feedback which were instrumental in shaping the final prototype.

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