The Problem
Depending on the severity and stage of their cancer, children with cancer tend to spend majority of their time travelling in and out of hospitals or stay there for prolonged periods of time.
Research shows that the frequent hospital visits or stays tend to have a negative impact and kids and how they interact with both the space and people around them.
Focus
Welcoming Environment
The Solution
Having a safe space where both the children and their families can benefit from on their journey to both physical and mental recovery.
Hospitals and the treatment process can be a draining process for both the kids and their loved ones. A safe, welcoming space aims to make them feel at home.
Quality Time / Bonding
Spending quality time is an important part of the healing process for everyone involved. Having both public and private spaces for bonding and connection supports a better journey.
Support System
Kids who are battling with cancer and are on treatments have a significantly lowered immune systems and designing spaces for them require very sterile solutions.
Support from people that are going through the same or similar things as you can be very helpful in situations like these. Creating a community and supporting each other.
Hygiene & Safety
Programs
MCC aims to break the negative feelings attached to cancer and recovery and create an interactive adventure within the building which the children and their families wouldn’t be able to experience in the outside world.
Mero offers a new perspective on the childhood cancer treatment process through design and programs, prioritizing the well being of the children and their families, both mentally and physically
