For my last blog post, I decided to write about one of my personal favorites. The OU Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City is where I currently volunteer and the place I hope to work in the future. I am studying to become a pediatric physical therapist and this is just the place I want to spend my career. The atrium is my favorite part of the hospital. It was built in 2011 and is the entrance to the Children’s hospital. There are a few things that really stand out to me. The roof of the atrium looks almost like waves, and along with the butterflies and large windows that span the ceiling and walls, this creates a very open, relaxing atmosphere. Plenty of sunlight is able to shine through and gives the place a sense of serenity. In a place like a hospital, you do what you can to try to keep spirits up. Aside from the medical care that doctors give, the architecture of the building itself is a kind of treatment in itself. The outside is welcoming as well, having colorful kites to welcome patients and families. The Children’s Hospital really makes an effort to create a uplifting, light-hearted atmosphere with its layout. The atrium/entrance pictured above, as well as colorful outdoor play areas, and an indoor play zone all help raise the spirits of the patients and their families. Being able to work in such an environment that is serene and aims to spread positivity is truly a blessing. Hopefully it will be my workplace sometimes in the future!