Vol. 1 – March 2025

Welcome to Nurture by Design
Design plays a meaningful role in creating environments that support care, comfort, and connection. Nurture by Design brings together the conversations shaping healthcare spaces, sharing insights, ideas, and real-world examples of thoughtful solutions.
We invite you to join the conversation and discover how intentional design can nurture better care environments.
Future-Proofing Healthcare Facilities:
Designing for Tomorrow’s Need

The design of healthcare facilities is evolving rapidly to meet the demands of modern care environments. Future-proofing these spaces means addressing the critical pillars of adaptability, technological readiness, patient-centered design, and resilience.
Case Study:
Hennepin Healthcare Clinic & Specialty Center and the Redleaf Center for Family Healing

Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis serves a diverse population, including many low-income, uninsured, and/or unhoused individuals seeking a broad range of care. As a county hospital, they face perpetual financial challenges, so when funding became available, Hennepin Healthcare was determined to do more with these new spaces.
New CEU: Bespoke Care

Learn about the latest trends and strategies in personalized healthcare. Contact your Kwalu Sales Representative today to schedule your CEU and take the first step toward creating tailored, patient-centric environments.
Product Spotlight: Amara Lounge

Bring comfort and connection to healthcare spaces with the Amara Lounge Chair. Designed with a softly curved back and thickly cushioned seat, it provides a welcoming place to rest in lobbies, waiting areas, and reception spaces. A Protea accent sweeps around the barrel shape and flows into the leg, adding a distinctive design detail.