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Rain garden Rooftop terrace & green roof Free parking (approximately 800 spaces site-wide) Here's a unique view of the facility under construction, featuring the main buildings and key features. Dedicated walking paths Navigating Quw'utsun Valley Hospital / Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw: Guiding the way Bird's Eye View: Get to know your future hospital Preparing people to confidently and safely navigate a new facility that is three times larger than the current hospital has remained a key priority. A collaborative team of clinicians and staff, architects and patient partners, have worked together to develop a wayfinding system that uses: Colours, art and visual themes Nature-based imagery Consistent signage and spatial cues; and Braille, texture and patterns. These elements help patients, families and staff move through the building, supporting clarity and accessibility. Bell McKinnon Road Emergency entrance West entry East entry Heliport Reach out Inpatient unit tower Diagnostic and treatment centre What is Wayfinding? Wayfinding refers to how people navigate through an environment. It is a process – a series of decisions made based on the visual and sensory information, helping individuals "find their way." Signage serves as a tool to assist in the wayfinding process, but it is not the process itself. Nature photography behind a care station serves as wall protection which harmonizes with the bulkhead colour above.