# Italian pediatric hospital ward redesigns

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-pediatric-hospital-ward-redesigns
> Updated: 2026-10-09T07:00:05.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The pediatric ward at the Grande ospedale metropolitano Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli in Reggio Calabria has undergone a visual redesign intended to improve the psychological and emotional well-being of children and their families. 

Supported by the Reale Foundation, the project utilized the Turin-based studio Truly Design to implement forest-themed illustrations, such as foxes, owls, and badgers. The redesign includes an interactive “find all our little friends” element to transform the clinical space into a more welcoming setting. Virginia Antonini of the Reale Foundation noted that such collaborations between public and private sectors are “essential for generating lasting value and creating environments that are more serene and child-friendly.”

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Reggio Calabria hospital pediatric ward undergoes visual redesign

The Reale Foundation has supported a visual redesign of the pediatric ward at Reggio Calabria's Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli hospital to improve patient well-being through forest-themed interactive decor.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reggio-calabria-hospital-pediatric-ward-undergoes-visual-redesign

### 2026-09-15: Vittorio Emanuele Hospital pediatric ward undergoes artistic renovation

The Rotaract Club Gela has inaugurated a revitalized pediatric and neonatology ward at Vittorio Emanuele Hospital, using art to create a more welcoming environment for young patients.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vittorio-emanuele-hospital-pediatric-ward-undergoes-artistic-renovation

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