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초록

Maggie's centre established to provide information and support for cancer patients and their families. The centers offer the practical, emotional, and social support that people with cancer need. The purpose of this study is to investigate how physical environment impact health and well-being and what kinds of physical environment features are applied to Maggie’s centre cases in order to relieve stress of patients and families and bring positive emotional state and wellbeing. Among Maggie’s centers, 13 cases were analyzed. By incorporating architecture, Maggie’s centre provide a unique sanctuary. Major characteristics are 1)providing informal meeting and gathering space adjacent to kitchen, 2)home atmosphere with approximately 280m2 size, 3)connection to natural views and gardens 4)open and connected but enclosed structure from outside, and 5)a variety of colors and natural materials and finishes. Healing concepts through Maggie’s centre cases could contribute to introduce and provide such a unique environment to domestic.

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